Field Operator: Hands-On Rig Site Technician

Weatherford; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in California is seeking a Field Operator to perform hands-on tasks using our equipment and following documented procedures. You will assist with maintenance, tests, and safe operations at well sites.

You should have 2.5–4 years in oil & gas, a High School Diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to read and follow complex instructions. Travel up to 50–75% may be required depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• 2 ½ - 4 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Basic mathematics and reading/writing skills.
• Ability to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Follows Weatherford policies and SOPs in daily operations.
• Participates in safety meetings and reports issues promptly.
• Maintains equipment, facilities and work area in safe condition.
• Performs functional tests and inspections with training-compliant tools.
• Inspects parts with calipers/micrometers and ensures dimensional accuracy.
• Performs unloading, disassembly, cleaning, testing, assembly and storage of tools.
• Rigs up/down equipment per training and competence levels.
• Cleans, lubricates, repairs and operates equipment as instructed.
• Drives pickup trucks and truck-mounted units to well sites.
• Senior roles may lead others and coordinate jobs end-to-end.
• May lead workshop scheduling and quality checks for the team.
• Performs other duties safely as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Oil & Gas experience

Maintenance

Critical thinking

Reading & writing

Time management

Quality control

Physical fitness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring instruments

Job description

Weatherford in California is seeking a Field Operator to perform hands-on tasks using our equipment and following documented procedures. You will assist with maintenance, tests, and safe operations at well sites.

You should have 2.5–4 years in oil & gas, a High School Diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to read and follow complex instructions. Travel up to 50–75% may be required depending on assignments.