Fishing Tool Supervisor III - Intervention Services & Drilling Tools

Weatherford; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Decatur, Texas, is seeking an experienced Fishing Tool Supervisor to join the Intervention Services & Drilling Tools Team. You will support fishing and well re-entry operations in the field, running a wide range of fishing and re-entry equipment, and advising clients during open-hole and cased-hole operations.

This senior role requires strong technical expertise, on-call availability 24/7, and the ability to adapt to changing field conditions while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 2.5–4+ years of fishing and whipstock experience.
• High School diploma minimum; college preferred.
• General knowledge of oilfield equipment.
• Mechanical ability to perform repairs.
• Valid driver’s license; basic MS Office.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong English communication skills.
• On-call 24/7 availability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fishing and re-entry equipment in the field.
• Provide onsite support to customer during ongoing field operations.
• Assist in testing and adjusting equipment for optimum performance.
• Daily reporting of field operations.
• Work with the onshore operations team.
• Suggest measures to improve methods, performance and quality.
• Complete job reports accurately and promptly.
• Support onshore maintenance activities as needed.
• Participate in Weatherford safety systems during operations.
• Adapt to changing work environment and conditions.
• Troubleshoot as needed and continue training.
• Follow Weatherford quality and safety procedures.
• Perform duties to the highest quality level.
• Work on-call as required.

Skills

Fishing tools experience

Field supervision

English communication

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma

2 years college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview:

Weatherford have a great opportunity for experienced Fishing Tool Supervisor to join the Intervention Services & Drilling Tools Team in Decatur, Texas.

The Fishing Tool Supervisor will support fishing and well re-entry operations in the field. This role involves running a wide variety of fishing and re-entry equipment, while proactively advising clients during open-hole and cased-hole fishing operations, workovers, slot recoveries, and abandonment projects. This is a senior level job for experienced Field Specialists, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to support decision-making during ongoing operations in often dynamic and fast-changing environments.The Fishing Tool Supervisor plays a crucial role in executing field operations in accordance with operational plans and ensuring deliveries meet or exceed customer expectations.A good knowledge of fishing tools, the well environment and rig systems is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Fishing and Re-entry equipment in the field.

• Provide onsite support to customer during ongoing field operations.

• Assist in testing and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.

• Daily reporting of field operations for ongoing Fishing and Re-entry operations.

• Work hand in hand with the onshore operations team.

• Recommend measures to improve methods, performance, and quality to increase efficiency.

• Accurate and thorough completion of job reports in a timely basis.

• Support onshore maintenance activities if required.

• Participate in all client and Weatherford safety systems during ongoing operations as required.

• Must have the ability to grasp and adapt to changing work environment and conditions.

• Must be able to perform basic problem solving and troubleshooting when needed.

• Continue training to expand knowledge and experience of Fishing and Re-entry operations and services.

• Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.

• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.

• Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.

• Required to work on 24-hour call status.

• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 ½ - 4+ years fishing and whipstock experience.

• High School diploma (or Secondary School Diploma or equivalent) as minimum. Preferred 2 years College degree.

• General knowledge of oilfield equipment.

• Mechanical ability necessary to perform repairs.

• Valid Driver license.

• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel computer skills.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently when required.

• Strong team player who collaborates closely with colleagues. Effective teamwork is non-negotiable for success in this role.

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to follow instructions.

• Ability to be on-call 24/7.

Travel Requirement:

• This role may require domestic travel of up to: 50-75%

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.