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Join our team as a Field Specialist and become the key technical interface at well sites, delivering superior service quality to clients in the oil and gas industry. This role offers progressive career growth from entry-level to senior positions, where you'll apply specialized techniques to troubleshoot complex technical issues, manage equipment installations, and lead field operations crews. Available 24/7 to meet customer needs, you'll work hands-on with advanced technology while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Client Interface & Service Delivery: Act as the primary point of contact at well sites, managing service assignments and coordinating Weatherford personnel to ensure exceptional service quality and client satisfaction
• Operations Management: Plan and execute jobs from preparation through completion, including tool mobilization, equipment testing, on-site operations, and timely submission of job reports, service tickets, and invoicing documentation
• Technical Expertise: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot tools and equipment according to work instructions; perform engineering checks, hand calculations, and software computations based on real-time field data
• Safety Leadership: Participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA); maintain equipment and work areas in safe, presentable conditions while upholding HSE policies and the Company's Rules to Live By
• Team Leadership: Senior roles will mentor junior specialists, lead equipment failure investigations, support Root Cause Analysis reports, and provide technical advisory services to management and clients
• Inventory & Quality Control: Effectively manage site inventory and supplies; analyze data to recommend services and solutions; ensure all work meets required quality standards
• Continuous Improvement: Follow up on equipment failures with the R&M team, contribute to research initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve products, procedures, and service delivery

Skills / Education

• High School Diploma
• 1 - 2½ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Technical Certificate from accredited Technical/Vocational School
• Strong fundamentals in Mechanics, and/or Hydraulics
• Proficiency in Mathematics, basic Physics, and computer fundamentals
• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, active learning, and strong listening skills
• Excellent reading and writing abilities with sound judgment and decision-making capabilities
• Quality control analysis and service orientation mindset
• Mathematical reasoning and ability to visualize tool assembly, repair, and modifications
• Effective time management and ability to react efficiently when operating tools and machinery
• Physical capability to perform demanding field work tasks
• Strong information ordering skills with ability to identify and solve problems proactively
• 50-75% of domestic travel is required. Valid Driver license.

Compensation Range: $30-$38 per hour
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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.
We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.
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.
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Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.
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.