Remote-Operated TRS Technical Lead

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford seeks a Technical Manager – Tubular Running Services (TRS) to lead remote-operated and automated TRS solutions. You’ll align Operations, GeoZone, Global Product Line, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure safe, compliant, and commercially viable TRS services.

You will drive planning, field execution, competency development, and technology deployment while supporting tenders and customer engagements worldwide.

Qualifications

• Strong TRS knowledge of tubular running systems and offshore rig interfaces.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Proven troubleshooting, risk assessment, and technical decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for remote-operated and automated TRS equipment and services.
• Act as the technical focal point between Operations, GeoZone Product Line, Global Product Line, Engineering, Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and customers.
• Review customer requirements and project scopes to define fit-for-purpose TRS solutions.
• Lead or support technical planning and execution for complex TRS operations.
• Provide technical assurance during project readiness, field trials, commissioning and critical operations.
• Identify capability gaps, obsolescence risks, and future technology requirements.
• Develop deployment plans aligned with activity and forecasts.
• Serve as GeoZone conduit to the Global Product Line for product requirements and commercialization.
• Support technical tenders, equipment reviews, and customer presentations.
• Partner with Sales and Operations for early customer engagement and value communication.
• Coordinate R&D field trials and validation activities across locations and teams.
• Oversee competency development and training of TRS personnel.
• Monitor KPIs and reliability; provide concise leadership analyses.
• Travel to workshops and customer sites for surveys, audits, commissioning and operations.

Skills

TRS operations knowledge

Mechanical systems

P&IDs reading

Troubleshooting

Commercial awareness

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional leadership

offshore TRS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or related engineering

Job description

Weatherford seeks a Technical Manager – Tubular Running Services (TRS) to lead remote-operated and automated TRS solutions. You’ll align Operations, GeoZone, Global Product Line, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure safe, compliant, and commercially viable TRS services.

You will drive planning, field execution, competency development, and technology deployment while supporting tenders and customer engagements worldwide.