Project Engineer - Cementing

Weatherford•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position would be responsible to lead engineering activities supporting manufacturing, testing and vendor management needs of Surface Pumping Units within Weatherford. Roles & Responsibilities · Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By · Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk · Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations · Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises · Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System · Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement · Perform engineering activities related to manufacturing support, prototype and production testing, vendor management, and quality management. · Coordinate with vendors to develop manufacturing plan and layouts. · Utilize Design for Manufacturability techniques to reduce cost and improve reliability of components. · Update CAD models and drawings as needed improve design. · Interact with engineering teams in other locations as part of a Project Team. · Interact with Product Line, Manufacturing and Sales teams to provide engineering support as needed. · Lead or be part of Root Cause Analysis investigation for various operational and manufacturing issues. · Interact with clients and vendors independently as needed to provide product support. · Review Nonconformance Reports and field incidents and provide disposition. · Understand Weatherford Quality Policies and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions. · Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford. · Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job. · Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external · All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses · Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure · Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience · Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential · Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities · Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce · Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Structural Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited university.
5-10 years of Mechanical, Structural, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
Experience in a fabrication environment. Knowledge of various welding and machining methods.
Proficient in PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer) or similar 3D CAD programs.
Willingness to travel locally and internationally as needed to support operations and manufacturing.
Experience with Oilfield operations and in particular Artificial Lift Systems.
Experience working in field operations providing failure analysis, technical support or field trials.
Proficiency in welded component design.
Proficiency in structural design and analysis.
Proficiency in using PTC Windchill/PDM system.
Familiarity with API / EN machinery directives/ Canadian electric codes
Work independently as well as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and working on multiple projects simultaneously to meet challenging deadlines.
Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to promptly give,and follow directions when working with others.
Safely navigate the work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather).
Proficiently use MS Office Suite to develop presentations, correspondence, reports, and schedules (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas.
Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and or machinery problems.
Stay alert and focused including during occasional extended work periods.
Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects including overhead machinery.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering activities related to manufacturing support, prototype and production testing, vendor management, and quality management.
Coordinate with vendors to develop manufacturing plan and layouts.
Utilize Design for Manufacturability techniques to reduce cost and improve reliability of components.
Update CAD models and drawings as needed improve design.
Interact with engineering teams in other locations as part of a Project Team.
Interact with Product Line, Manufacturing and Sales teams to provide engineering support as needed.
Lead or be part of Root Cause Analysis investigation for various operational and manufacturing issues.
Interact with clients and vendors independently as needed to provide product support.
Review Nonconformance Reports and field incidents and provide disposition.
Understand Weatherford Quality Policies and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure
Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential
Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities
Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce
Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times