FIELD OPERATOR at Weatherford in Anelo, Neuquen, Argentina

DOCUMENT NUMBER: D001217226

TITLE: OPS.FLDOPT.OPTR.IV

POSITION TITLE: Field Operator IV

POSITION CATEGORY: Geozone Operations

REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE): Operations Manager, Supervisor, Crew Leader, or Coordinator

DUAL REPORT

Job Purpose

The Field Operator’s 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

· Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By

· Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk

· Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations

· Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises

QUALITY

· Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System

· Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

OPERATIONS

· 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 adhearance 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 adhearance 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 againts 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

COMMUNICATION

· Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external

· Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports

FINANCIAL

· All employees have an accountability to the organisation to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses

· Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

· Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience

· Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential

· Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities

· Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

VISION & LEADERSHIP

· Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

· 4 + years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

· High School Diploma

PREFERRED

· Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

· 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

Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: 50-75%

JOB DESCRIPTION SCOPE

This job description’s purpose is to offer some details on the scope and depth of the role and its interaction with other roles with the organisation, through a focus on key criteria. It cannot capture the entire scope of the role. The document is generic in nature and offers consistency in role content from the early career level to more senior levels. The Company’s expectation is that the holder of the role understands and accepts that its expectations will be potentially greater from those in more senior roles than those at an early stage of their career. Responsibilities may well be greater and their decisions will have greater impact on the function and organisations performance. The Company reserves the right to amend the content of the job description to better reflect the changing scope of the role with or without notice.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION

CAREER PATH LEVEL

EXECUTIVE I - V Make Selection

Holds management accountability for a business, division, major geography, corporate function or major corporate sub-function. Develops, establishes & approves long terms strategy for the area managed

MANAGEMENT I – V Make Selection

Achieves goals through the work of others. Responsibilities inc; performance management, merit review, training & development. Focus is on managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills

PROFESSIONAL I - VII Make Selection

Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work in order to achieve goals through own work. Characterised by specific functional expertise, typically gained through formal education. May provide guidance to others using technical expertise

TECHNICAL I – V Make Selection

Performs technical work, often in support of professional roles. Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience. Performs duties according to established procedures

SUPPORT I – V Make Selection

Performs clerical or administrative work, requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and performs duties according to established procedures

OPERATIONS I – V Level IV

Performs operational, craft or manual tasks. Typically requires vocational training, apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Performs task according to established procedures.

GEOZONE ADDENDUMS

The job description template is a generic document designed to improve the quality, consistency and accuracy of the information regarding the Company’s expectations for the position. Individual countries may have some regulatory requirements that are required to be included in the job description. Any specific country requirements are captured in their specific Geozone addendum, which should be issued to the employee with the job description document.