Downhole Field Services Manager

Future Pipe Industries; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Field Service Manager to oversee downhole service activities. The role involves optimizing procedures, managing field service personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drilling and workover operations, with a focus on tubular running services. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team and contribute to the development of innovative service solutions.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years managing Drilling & Workover Services operations.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years in Tubular Running Services operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage service activity for oil and gas downhole applications.
• Ensure procedures for installing downhole products are optimized.
• Manage reporting of downhole field service jobs.

Skills

Drilling and Workover operations

Tubular Running Service

Commercial mindset

Education

Mechanical or Petroleum Engineer

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Develop and manage the service activity offered for oil and gas downhole applications. Be the subject matter expert within FPI worldwide, ensuring the level of services provided aligns with industry best practices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Subject Matter Expert for Field Service Downhole

Ensure that the Field Service procedures for installing FPI downhole products are optimized for the customer field environment.

Liaise with PID downhole product experts to update procedures as needed.

Manage the reporting of downhole field service jobs. Ensure all activities are documented by site Supervisors, Site QC, and Site HSE personnel to meet company and audit requirements.

Support field service teams on technical matters related to the inspection of downhole products.

Support QA/QC team for customer claims and investigations related to field service activities.

Validate and publish lessons learned and best practices in field service activity periodically.

Confirm compatibility of running tools and accessories with fiberglass pipes.

Manage the competency of the downhole Field Service personnel.

• Develop training programs to qualify field service engineers.
• Assist in recruiting new field service engineers for downhole activities.
• Ensure the team meets customer service level expectations.

Coordinate downhole Field Service activities.

• Liaise with local sales teams to monitor field service engineer needs.
• Ensure sufficient manpower to support downhole activities across all markets.
• Collaborate with local field service managers to optimize resource use.
• Organize temporary allocations of engineers outside their geographical areas when needed.
• Manage reporting of service activities for downhole operations.

Develop service activities.

• Identify needs for new services and develop solutions with relevant departments.
• Support sales teams worldwide in promoting the service portfolio and developing value propositions.
• Establish and review SOWs for service contracts as needed.

HSE

• Comply with safety, quality, and environmental procedures and instructions.
• Report unsafe acts, incidents, or safety violations.
• Promote a safety culture by ensuring staff adherence to HSE policies and procedures.
• Participate in QHSE audits, incident reports, customer claim investigations, and performance reviews.
• Ensure consistent quality delivery across all field service teams worldwide.
• Encourage sharing and development of best practices among teams.

Communication Scope

• Internal: Field service managers, PID, Projects, Market Development, Technical Sales, Sales managers, Production, and QC departments.
• External: End users, service providers, contractors, subcontractors, third-party inspectors.

Decision-Making Authority

Allocate manpower and activities on-site based on job requirements.

Required Qualifications

Preferably Mechanical or Petroleum Engineer.

Preferred Experience

• 5 to 10 years managing Drilling & Workover Services operations, including resource allocation.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years in Drilling & Workover Services (Tubular Running Services) operations.

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong experience in Drilling and Workover operations and services.
• Extensive experience in Tubular Running Service (TRS).
• Fair experience with fiberglass pipe manufacturing and installation.
• Commercial mindset to develop new service needs.