Automation Technician Specialst

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 other’s 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

To provide installation, repairs, servicing, and support for Automation and Optimization.  Use integrity, quality, and safe work ethics to build long lasting relationships with a variety of customers.  With professional appearance and great attitude, become a reliable field contact for all Automation needs.  Capable of working as an Automation Technical advisor and support for both Customer and Weatherford peers. 

Responsibilities and duties:

• Responsible for installation, commissioning, and servicing of Company's specialty VFD products, Rod Pump Controllers and general oilfield electrical equipment. 
• Able to work alone, in remote locations with little to no supervision or assistance.
• Availability to work the hours required to complete projects on time, including daily overtime, Weekends and Holiday.
• Support company products by building customer relationships and support products via phone, text, or in person. 
• Promote the merits of our Products and Company to customers with the intent of problem solving and generating solutions.
• Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Provide on-site training for Customer field personal and Weatherford employees.
• Promote and maintain safe work practices through training and inspection through OSHA, NFPA70E, Weatherford training, and customer site specific rules or orientation.
• Able to provide team leadership in different environments when mentoring, working with other departments/projects, problem solving and ensuring product applications meet customer expectations.
• Know and understand Weatherford’s Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical.
• Representative as a field contact for the customer.  Maintain a professional appearance and attitude through all interactions.

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Qualifications

• 3-4 years related field experience 
• High School diploma (or Secondary School Diploma or equivalent) as minimum. Preferred 2 years College degree 
• Knowledge and operation of a multi-meter for voltage, current and resistance measurement.
• Understanding of interface devices, both analog and digital for monitoring and controls
• Able to Diagnose and trouble shoot electro/pneumatic systems
• Understanding of wireless communication, design and interfacing with pre-existing network infrastructure.  
• Must use computer proficiency to interface and configure a wide variety of third party electronic devices.
• Able to perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
• Valid Driver license 
• Requires 70% travel within the Permian Basin
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) 
• Self-motivator, self-starter 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Must be able to follow instructions 
• Able to work closely with fellow employees