Overview

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.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

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, word-class team.

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 others successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.

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.

Responsibilities

Weatherford is hiring a Project Engineer for our Spencer Road Research & Development facility in Houston, TX. The Project Engineer will contribute technically to the development of new products and to provide engineering and product support to the rollout of new products.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To contribute technically to the development of new products and technology. This will involve all aspects of engineering from initial studies and concept development, through detailed design, testing and prototype build.
• To be a subject matter expert supporting the rollout of new products. In this capacity to act as the responsible lead person tasked with resolving local teething problems associated with new products. In addition to provide guidance on their use and capabilities.
• To provide local engineering support to operations.
• To act as the focal point within the facility liaising with other R&D groups. In this capacity to identify technologies which could have application to product lines.
• 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.
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 5-7+ years Down-Hole Oil Field engineering experience
• Proficiency in computer use and Microsoft Office Suite Programs
• Good written English (for report writing)
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel and work in the test lab, field, onshore & offshore environments
• Bachelors Degree Mechanical Engineering
• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations.

Preferred:

• R&D experience with practical hands on experience in test lab environment
• Proficiency in using Creo (Pro-Engineer) or equivalent 3D solid modeling
• Proficiency in using Windchill/PDM system
• Design and development experience with Completion Packers or similar
• Familiar with API 11D1 and/or API 19AC Specifications
• Experience in dealing with clients
• Design and development experience with Well Service/Intervention Tools, Packers, Bridge Plugs, Straddles, Fishing and Motors.