Plug & Abandonment Technician - Intervention Services & Drilling Tools

Weatherford; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Santa Paula, CA, is seeking a Plug & Abandonment Technician to perform hands-on field tasks using Weatherford equipment, following manuals and procedures. The role covers a range of duties from operation to maintenance, with potential leadership in senior positions. The position includes travel and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2½ years of Oil & Gas industry experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Basic Mathematics skills.
• Strong reading and writing abilities.
• Ability to meet physical demands and work with tools.
• Capable of precise measurement and data documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties according to Weatherford policies and SOPs.
• Participates in daily operations, safety meetings, toolbox, JHA, and reports issues.
• Maintains equipment, facilities and work area in safe condition.
• Performs functional tests, inspections and monitoring of equipment.
• Rigs up / down equipment and handles maintenance tasks per instructions.
• Drives vehicles to well sites and maintains driving record.

Skills

Oil & Gas experience

Basic Mathematics

Troubleshooting

Reading & writing

Time management

Quality control

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Plug & Abandonment Technician role undertakes hands‑on tasks and utilizes Weatherford‘s equipment, machinery and systems. The role applies techniques and practices to complete assignments using technical manuals, procedures and work instructions. While this is a generic job description covering all levels of the Field Operator position, all aspects of the roles and responsibilities are relevant. More senior roles may have leadership responsibilities at the rig site of other Field Operators.

Hourly Rate:

$25/hour + field bonus eligible

Responsibilities

• Performs duties according to documented Weatherford policies and complies with all Standard Operating Procedures and Work Place Practices
• 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 condition
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies & procedures, related operational & non‑operational documentation, support systems, complies with all Technical Work Instructions, carrying out work assignments to the highest quality level and within time constraints as required
• Performs functional tests, inspection and monitoring of equipment with strict adherence to specific work instructions against their level of training & competence
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments
• Follows maintenance processes & procedures to undertake the following; unloading, disassembly, cleaning, pressure testing, visual checking, assembly, loading, and storage of tools, completing all necessary documentation as required against their level of training & competence
• Rigs up / down equipment with strict adherence to specific work instructions against their level of training & competence
• Cleans, lubricates, repairs and operates equipment as per work instructions against their level of training & competence
• Services and maintains mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components as per work instructions against their level of training & competence
• Drives Vehicles such as Pickups, trucks and truck‑mounted units to well sites
• Maintains a satisfactory driving record In senior positions, the employee will often lead other field operators in undertaking all the assignments detailed above. This includes Planning and Coordination of jobs from beginning to end, operation of equipment, troubleshooting equipment issues, implementing corrective actions, and providing access to all related documented policies, procedures, work instructions, and technical manuals allowing the team to complete their work effectively and efficiently. They will provide leadership, act as a mentor and perform competency assessments for other co‑workers.
• Senior roles might lead the workshop, defining and distributing the work assignment schedules while evaluating the quality, proficiency, and efficiency of the work being carried out through performing regular inspections to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures
• Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by supervisor within physical constraints of the job

Skills/Education Required

• 1 – 2 ½ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• High School Diploma
• Basic Mathematics
• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and monitoring of equipment
• 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
• Capable to meet the physical demands that the role requires
• 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

Skills/Education Preferred

• Basic Computer Skills

Travel Requirement

This role may require domestic and potentially international 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.

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.