Field Engineer III - Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Weatherford International Oil Field Services

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite MPD engineering support to clients
• Implement basis of design and recommendations developed during the planning phase
• Rig up, operate, and troubleshoot MPD and RCD equipment with minimal supervision
• Support equipment preparation, green tagging, commissioning, maintenance, and shipping activities
• Operate semi-automatic and manual MPD systems, including monitoring UBD chokes, DDV, land RCD, and multiphase separators
• Connect sensors to data acquisition systems, collect, interpret, and troubleshoot operational data
• Manage and operate single-phase and multiphase hydraulic simulators, supporting well balancing and drilling calculations
• Interact with rig crews, advising drillers and clients on operational events and potential risks
• Prepare daily reports, end-of-well reports, and maintain accurate well data and databases
• Participate in HAZOPs, well planning meetings, and drilling simulations
• Review, modify, and develop MPD drilling procedures and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with Weatherford quality systems, HSE standards, and best practices
• Train, mentor, and assess Field Engineers I and II, including competency assessments when qualified
• Provide client training and contribute to technical papers and proposals
• Conduct audits, inspections, and performance tracking updates
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize downhole and surface drilling data
• Stay informed on Weatherford products that can enhance drilling and completion performance
• Perform additional MPD-related duties as assigned by management

Skills

• Strong understanding of drilling procedures and downhole events
• Ability to operate and interpret hydraulic simulation and real-time drilling systems
• Proficiency in torque and drag analysis, casing and drillstring design, and data analysis
• Excellent organizational, planning, and documentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in team-based and field environments
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making capabilities
• High learning agility and adaptability to new technologies