R&M (Repair & Maintenance) Technician - Fishing Tools

Job Purpose:

Weatherford are currently looking for experienced R&M (Repair & Maintenance) Technicians to join the ISDT (Intervention Services & Drilling Tools) Team in Altens, Aberdeen.

The R&M Technician role undertakes hands-on tasks and utilizes Weatherford's facilities, equipment, machinery, and systems. The role applies techniques and practices to complete the scope of tasks covering inspection, repair, and maintenance of field tools, preparing them for their next assignment. Tasks will span the entire process from receiving the tools, dismantling, repairing, and refurbishing using technical manuals, procedures, and technical work instructions. 

Responsibilities:

• Participates in all daily operations and 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.
• Repairs machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, cranes, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
• Follows maintenance processes and procedures to undertake the following: unloading, disassembly, cleaning, pressure testing, visual checking, painting, assembly, loading, and storage of tools, completing all necessary documentation as required against their level of training and competence.
• Initiates, updates, closes out forms, checklists, and work orders during maintenance of equipment and assets, following the necessary maintenance processes and procedures against their level of training and competence.
• Utilises all tools and lifting equipment for opening and closing crates and containers and uses pallet and forklift trucks for the safe movement of equipment to and from vehicles, storage areas, racks, shelves, and bins against their level of training and competence. Must be certified for the use of lifting equipment, including forklift trucks and cranes.
• Accepts incoming shipments and prepares shipments for dispatch, validating quantities and ensuring all necessary documentation is accurate and complies with all Company procedures against their level of training and competence.
• Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogues or approved suppliers according to Weatherford’s guidelines and procedures.
• Supports and complies with the LEAN initiatives and participates in the continuous efficiency improvement program of the facility.
• Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by supervisor within physical constraints of the job.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years relevant experience in an oil and gas workshop environment.

• Basic mathematics.

• Experience of working with hazardous materials, radioactive elements and explosives.

• Awareness of NDT, NDE and ATEX policies and principles

• Should be able to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, monitoring of equipment.

• Critical thinking, active learning and listening, complex problem solving.

• Good reading and writing skills, strong judgement and decision-making to be in line with policies and procedures.

• Good time management.

• Capable of meeting the physical demands that the role requires.

• It would be preferred if you have a forklift certificate for 5 Ton.
• 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.

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.

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 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.

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