Field Engineer II - Well Construction

Weatherford; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Williston, North Dakota, seeks an experienced Field Engineer for Liner Hangers to join our field operations. The role supports various levels with guidance, while senior levels provide direction, troubleshooting, and client liaison at the well site.

Responsibilities include job planning, data entry, safety adherence, equipment maintenance, and service quality delivery. Domestic travel up to 10% may be required and on-site availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 2–5+ years in Oil & Gas, upstream experience preferred.
• Petroleum or Mechanical Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all daily operations and safety meetings, toolbox, JHA, reporting issues promptly.
• Maintains equipment, facilities and work area in safe condition.
• Monitor and analyze data to recommend services/solutions.
• Prepare tools and equipment, mobilize and execute jobs; complete reports for invoicing.

Skills

Mechanics fundamentals

Mathematics

Physics & Chemistry

Computer fundamentals

Critical thinking

Reading & writing

Time management

Quality Control

Service orientation

Physical fitness

Problem solving

Tool and machinery use

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Petroleum or Mechanical Engineer preferred

Job description

Job Overview:

Weatherford is hiring an experienced Field Engineer for Liner Hangers in Williston, North Dakota.

Depending on their level of knowledge & experience, the Field Engineer's role applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks or jobs for a variety of products and services. Entry and intermediate level roles will receive direct supervision in support of their duties and assignments. Senior and fully-qualified level roles will not only provide the direction to junior field engineers but will also use their extensive knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and make recommendations to alter development and designs to improve the quality of products and procedures. Familiarity with the variety of field concepts may result in senior roles supporting research but will certainly be used to plan assignments and accomplish goals. Intermediate and Senior positions will act as the key interface with the client at the well site, carrying the duties and responsibilities for completing service assignments and managing other Weatherford personnel at the well site. Whilst this is a generic job description covering the different levels of the Field Engineer position, all aspects of the roles and responsibilities are relevant. Senior roles will be involved with more advanced technology.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in all daily operations & 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 conditions

• Monitor and analyzes data to recommend services and solutions

• Demonstrates knowledge & skills to perform work processes according to their role level experience & competence

• Performs job planning, preparation of tools & equipment, mobilization, job execution and submits all job-related data, not limited to job reports, WPTS data entry, observation cards while on-site, service tickets or logs with the required signatory, and any other documents required to successfully invoice the client within an acceptable time

• Available on 24 hours call basis to respond to customer needs

• Tests, operates & maintains tools & equipment as per work instructions, according to policies & procedures in safe and presentable working conditions against their level of training & competence

• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with clients to ensure repeat business

• Fully responsible for delivering superior Service Quality to the client

• Effectively manage inventory and supplies required at the well site

• Follows up failures with the R&M team and ensures failure reports are closed with clients

• Contribute, participate or lead equipment failure investigations that support Root Cause Analysis reports

• Where the level of the role requires, oversees, leads and mentors Field Operation crew members

• Senior level roles may act as technical advisors to management and they may interpret data for client representatives to optimize services

• Intermediate and Senior level roles will perform engineering checks while on client location. This may include hand calculations, updates of software computations, or new computations based on the latest data

• Manage the installation of complex equipment and/or services in the field

• Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by the supervisor within physical constraints of the job

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering as a minimum

• 2-5+ year’s experience in Oil & gas industry, Upstream experience Preferred

• Petroleum or Mechanical Engineer Preferred

Skills Required:

• Fundamentals of Mechanics, Electricity, Electronics, Pneumatics, and/or Hydraulics

• Mathematics

• Basic Physics and Chemistry

• Computer fundamentals

• Critical thinking, active learning & listening, complex problem solving

• Good reading and writing skills, strong judgment, and decision-making to be in line with policies & procedures

• Time management

• Quality Control Analysis to ensure the product meets required standards

• Service Orientation

• Physically capable to undertake the tasks required to perform the role

• Information & task ordering & ability to identify when a problem may occur and, where possible, to understand the 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

• Mathematical Reasoning

Travel Requirement:

• This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: <10%

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.

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.

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.