Downhole Tools Operations Lead - Quality & Tool Lifecycle

NOV; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortress Downhole Tools in Midland, Texas seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead the Cyclops Setting Tool Recycling program, coordinating processes and ensuring product quality to meet customer requirements. You will oversee tooling maintenance, safety training, scheduling, and staffing, while collaborating with shop personnel and management to sustain a high-performance work culture.

This role demands hands-on leadership, travel as needed, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with downhole tools used in pump-down operations.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays to support field operations.
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customer field representatives to effectively coordinate Cyclops Setting Tools.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, rebuild, and test Fortress Cyclops Setting Tools per the applicable Fortress Work Instructions.
• Provide technical support/onboarding to customers for Fortress Cyclops Setting Tools.
• Ensures all necessary equipment and tools are available and adequately maintained to perform all aspects of the job.
• Ensure all QA/QC policies & procedures are always top priority.
• Ensure all employees are up to date with safety training and PPE.
• Coordinate tool needs between shop and upper management.
• Interviewing, hiring, and firing of Tool Assistants and Specialists.
• Train and progress shop personnel.
• Create scheduling and grading employees.
• Maintain reports on ongoing jobs and activity to Fortress management.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Oversee all technicians time sheets/days off.
• Ensure housekeeping is kept up to highest standard every day.
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism and works with honesty and integrity.
• Continue to grow an upbeat, exciting work culture that is both diversified and unique.
• Proactively looking ahead to identify and provide solutions to issues before they become problems.
• Any other duty, responsibility, or task assigned by supervisor

Skills

Downhole tools

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Operational management

Supervisory experience

Willing to travel

Tools

Windows 10 OS

Microsoft Office

Forklift training

Basic hand tools

Job description

Fortress Downhole Tools in Midland, Texas seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead the Cyclops Setting Tool Recycling program, coordinating processes and ensuring product quality to meet customer requirements. You will oversee tooling maintenance, safety training, scheduling, and staffing, while collaborating with shop personnel and management to sustain a high-performance work culture.

This role demands hands-on leadership, travel as needed, and a commitment to safety and quality.