As a Lead Project Engineer at Weatherford, you'll be at the forefront of technical service delivery in the oil and gas industry. This role offers a clear progression path from entry-level to senior positions, with increasing responsibility, technical complexity, and client interaction as you advance. You'll apply engineering principles to solve real-world challenges, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional service quality while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in daily operations and safety meetings, including toolbox talks and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Lead Project pre-planning and platform integration
- Perform PJU-HD detailed platform layout and elevations
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Perform verification of hosing and circulation system requirements
- Coordinate BOP verification documentation and testing programs
- Manage field operation crews during complex installations and service
- Partner with client to provide specific PJU-HD structural analysis information to satisfy regulatory requirements
- Present and perform Incident investigation, root cause evaluation and corrective action implementation (WPTS / CPAR)
- Development of operational procedures / technical work instructions
- Respond promptly to client needs with 24-hour availability during assigned rotations
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior field engineers
- Contribute to the development of improved procedures and equipment designs
- Support research initiatives through field expertise and practical insights
Qualifications Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
- 5-7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Experience with structural design work, particularly for load-bearing components and frameworks
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
- Experience with crane capacity / lifting requirement verification
- Knowledge of mechanics, electricity, electronics, pneumatics, and/or hydraulics preferred
- Leadership experience is preferred
- Physical capability to perform required field tasks
Travel RequirementsTravel Requirement: Up to 10% domestic and potentially international travel to PJU installation and operation sites
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About Us 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, world-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.
Join Us: Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.
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.