Rig Operator- Artificial Lift

Weatherford; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Odessa, TX seeks a Rig Specialist to support field operations, performing tasks across rod handling, maintenance, and service delivery at well sites. The role advances with experience and may involve senior responsibilities on complex jobs.

The position requires 2.5–4 years in oil & gas, a high school diploma, and a technical certificate. Candidates must be prepared for long field hours, prioritize safety, and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• 2 ½ - 4 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• High School Diploma.
• Technical Certificate from accredited Technical/Vocational School.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily operations & safety meetings; reports issues promptly using 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 for invoicing.
• Tests, operates & maintains tools & equipment per work instructions in safe conditions.
• 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.
• Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Teamwork in field

Stamina/long hours

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certificate

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Depending on their level of knowledge & experience, the Rig Specialist 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. 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 Specialist position, all aspects of the roles and responsibilities are relevant. Senior roles will be involved with more advanced technology.

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

Experience & Education

Required

• 2 ½ - 4 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• High School Diploma

Preferred

• Technical Certificate from accredited Technical/Vocational School

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools and equipment
• Understanding of safety procedures and field operations
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and work as part of a crew
• Willingness to work long hours in field conditions and physically demanding environments
• Shape
• Company culture and team environment:
• Strong emphasis on safety and teamwork in the field
• Fast-paced, hands-on work environment
• Close coordination between field crew and operations team
• Expectation of accountability, reliability, and clear communication
• Supportive team that values hard work and initiative

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with continuous rod operations and rod handling
• Knowledge of rod string makeup, running procedures, and rig-up/rig-down
• Familiarity with rod guides, centralizers, and downhole equipment