Workshop Technician Job at Weatherford Nigeria

Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 90 countries and has a network of approximately 800 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Workshop Technician
Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Family: Repair & Maintenance

Job Scope

• Responsible for the day to day management of the FRE workshop
• To service Weatherford FRE equipment and maintain associated paperwork in-line with Weatherford and Client Company policies, procedures and systems, statutory regulations and good industry practice.
• The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that equipment is serviced and maintained to an acceptable standard as defined by the quality management system.  The Workshop Supervisor is also responsible for the equipment load outs, ensuring that all equipment is loaded out / returned as per company procedures, the Workshop Supervisor will also be responsible for the required JDE delivery tickets and preparation of JDE invoices.
• The role is measured by the accurate fulfilment of job specific processes and the subsequent performance of the equipment.

Minimum Qualifications
Essential:

• National Diploma (Professional, Technical, Academic Certificates required for the job) Must possess a good level of general education in Mathematics & English Language and must be fluent in reading and writing English.

Preferred

• Ideally would have completed a recognised Engineering Trade Apprenticeship.

Skills & Knowledge:
Essential:

• QHSE procedural knowledge.
• Competent management skills.
• Good employee interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of relevant computer software.
• Ability to work on own initiative with good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude

Preferred:

• Ideally would possess a good understanding of mechanical and hydraulic tools, rotary connections and oilfield sealing systems.
• Demonstrated a basic knowledge of Rig Systems and Drilling Operations.
• Demonstrated basic keyboard and/or computer skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems – basic level.
• Demonstrable basic knowledge of oilfield equipment.