R&M Technician

Job Overview:

Weatherford have a great opportunity for an experienced R&M (Repair & Maintenance) Technician to join the TRS (Tubular Running Systems) Team in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

In addition to the inspection, testing and qualification, repair and maintenance of field tools, the R&M Technician role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, retrofit and upgrade to electronic, mechanic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, data acquisition systems, downhole tools and 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 Technician, Lead Technician or Supervisor. 

Responsibilities:

• Participates in all daily operations and 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 electronic testing devices
• Assembles, installs, or repairs wiring, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, 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 and downhole tools to determine the cause of failure, performs corrective actions following documented Company policies and procedures against their level of training and competence
• Assists, performs, and may lead testing and calibration tasks of tools following documented policies and procedures against their level of training and 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 labor 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

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• National Diploma.
• 4-6 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry, preferably with Tubular Running Services (TRS) tools and equipment.
• Mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic knowledge and hands on experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Mathematics
• Good English language skills – written and spoken.
• Experience working with hazardous materials, radioactive elements and explosives. Awareness of NDT, NDE and ATEX policies and principles
• More senior roles require the ability to diagnose issues and problems with tools/equipment.
• Ability to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, monitoring of equipment.
• Critical thinking, active learning and listening, complex problem solving.
• Good reading and writing skills, strong judgement and decision-making to be in line with policies and procedures.
• Excellent time management.
• Quality Control Analysis to ensure product meets required standards.
• Ability to meet the physical demands that the role requires.
• Information and task ordering and 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.

About Us:

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.