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Weatherford Repair and Maintenance Specialist II - Drilling Services in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Overview
In addition to the inspection, testing and qualification, repair and maintenance of field tools, the R&M Specialist role performs preventive & corrective maintenance, retrofit and upgrade to electronic, mechanic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, data acquisition systems, downhole tools & communication equipment. The role performs these tasks using Company guidelines, technical work instructions, test procedures, schematics, engineering notices, and best practices to complete the scope of functions where required under the direction and supervision of a senior R&M Specialist, Lead Specialist or Supervisor. As the senior R&M Specialist, the employee will lead and oversee these tasks carried out by other R&M employees. While this is a generic job description covering the different levels of the R&M Specialist position, all aspects of the roles and responsibilities are relevant. More senior roles may lead and oversee tasks carried out by other R&M employees.
Responsibilities:
Participates in all daily operations & safety meetings, toolbox, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and reports any issues promptly using the appropriate tools
Maintains equipment, facilities, and work area in a presentable and safe working condition
Repairs machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, cranes, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices
Assembles, installs, or repairs wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, callipers, micrometres, or other measuring instruments.
Assists, performs, and may lead basic to complex troubleshooting, scheduled preventive maintenance and modifications on a wide range of electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic equipment, including data acquisition systems & downhole tools to determine the cause of failure, performs corrective actions following documented Company policies & procedures against their level of training & competence
Assists, performs, and may lead testing and calibration tasks of tools following documented policies & procedures against their level of training & competence
Identifies opportunities for improvement in regard to equipment, procedures, and documentation
Completes Work Orders, AIRTs, PFTs, Forms, Checklists, Repair Requests and ensures all relevant databases are maintained accurately
Complies with the WO labour time log by accurately clocking in/Out of WO (Work Orders) Time tracking system
In senior positions, the employee will often lead the team in undertaking all the assignments detailed above. This includes troubleshooting equipment issues, implementing corrective actions, and providing access to all relative R&M documented policies, procedures, work instructions, and technical manuals allowing the R&M team to complete their work effectively and efficiently
Senior roles will ensure all field and workshop personnel follow the corrective and preventative maintenance procedures, ensuring all failures are followed up to closure with a proper root cause analysis and with the implementation of predetermined corrective action(s)
Senior roles will lead the workshop and/or the electronic lab, defining and distributing the work assignment schedules while evaluating the quality, proficiency, and efficiency of the works being carried out through performing regular inspections to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures
Orders parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or approved suppliers according to Weatherford’s guidelines and procedures
Supports and complies with the LEAN initiatives and participates in the continuous efficiency improvement program of the facility.
Estimates costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures
Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by supervisor within physical constraints of the job
Skills:
Basic Mathematics
Working with hazardous materials, radioactive elements & explosives. Awareness of NDT, NDE and ATEX policies & principles
More senior roles require the ability to diagnose issues and problems with tools/equipment
Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, monitoring of equipment
Critical thinking, active learning & listening, complex problem solving
Good reading and writing skills, strong judgement and decision-making to be in line with policies & procedures
Time management
Quality Control Analysis to ensure product meets required standards
Capable to meet the physical demands that the role requires
Information & task ordering & ability to identify when a problem may occur and where possible to understand solution
Ability to react effectively and efficiently in operating tools and machinery
Ability to imagine how tools and products will look when preparing for assembly, repair or modifications
Qualifications:
2-4 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry.
High School Diploma
Basic Computer Skills
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