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Job Description
Job Overview:
Weatherford have a great opportunity for experienced Field Specialist to join the Pressure Control Equipment Team in Kilgore, Texas.
The Field Specialist is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of Blowout Preventers (BOPs) and pressure control equipment. Depending on experience level, the position applies standard techniques, procedures, and technical knowledge to support field operations while ensuring compliance with company, customer, OEM, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing of BOPs and pressure control equipment.
- Rig-up and rig-down support at customer locations.
- Perform pressure testing and function testing in accordance with company and customer requirements.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and pressure control systems.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Complete documentation, service reports, and equipment maintenance records.
- Support field operations, mobilizations, and emergency response activities as required.
- Manage daily BOP and pressure control operations across assigned districts, rigs, and projects.
- Ensure BOP equipment is properly maintained, tested, certified, and deployment-ready.
- Oversee BOP stack installations, pressure testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and retrieval activities.
- Ensure compliance with API standards, OEM requirements, customer specifications, and applicable regulations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop field technicians and support personnel.
- Coordinate with drilling contractors, operators, customers, and internal departments to support operational requirements.
- Review job plans, risk assessments (JSA/JHA), and permit requirements before execution.
- Investigate incidents, equipment failures, and non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor and manage key performance indicators including safety performance, equipment uptime, service quality, and cost control.
- Support customer audits, equipment inspections, and regulatory reviews.
- Assist with equipment planning, inventory management, and capital equipment recommendations.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
- 2-4+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Preferred experience with pressure control equipment and BOP’s
- High School Diploma
Preferred:
- Experience working with BOPs, well control equipment, and pressure control systems.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and procedures.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
- Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Previous oilfield service or pressure control experience preferred.
Skills:
- Fundamentals of Mechanics, Electricity, Electronics, Pneumatics, and/or Hydraulics
- Mathematics
- Basic Physics and Chemistry
- Computer fundamentals
- 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
- Service Orientation
- Physically capable of undertaking the tasks required to perform the role
- 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
- Mathematical Reasoning
Travel Requirement:
- This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: 50-75%
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.
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.
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.
