Operations Manager - DS at Weatherford

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Family: Operations Management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and understand Weatherford’s Enterprise Excellence Process, the Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
• Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment:
  • A safe and healthy workplace for all employees;
  • Enforcing all safety precautions and practices;
  • Promoting safe work practices;
  • Attending mandatory monthly safety meetings and maintaining Company property and equipment in safe operating conditions at all times.
• Apply Weatherford, and where appropriate Client Company’s, Quality, Health, Safety   &   Environment Policy and Safety Management Systems.
• Conform and understand general QHSE requirements
• Lead team of DD field engineers.
• Coordinate field engineer job assignments for maximum job coverage and efficiency.
• Evaluate First Reports on daily basis.
• Supervise field engineer’s job performance and correct any deficiencies as needed.
• Evaluate DD data collected from field on daily basis and distribute as needed.
• Review and evaluate field engineer’s career development and progress.
• Execute the comprehensive training program for field engineers.
• Prioritize maintenance schedules to insure maximum utilization of available equipment.
• Ensure procedures are followed to verify proper operation of all equipment, either in the shop or on the rig site.                               
• Maintain an accurate motor run history and tool performance history.  Interface with shop foreman and field personnel to ensure maximum motor reliability.
• Ensure complete compliance with all government agencies.
• Prepare monthly report on current job activity, special projects, tool performance summary.
• Review field engineers on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance of all safety rules.
• Ensure that the DD incident reporting process is communicated, understood and implemented.
• Report equipment failures immediately as per the Field Incident Reporting Procedure

Job Requirements
Qualification and Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum 10 years engineering experience in oilfield activities.
• Strong “hands on” engineering background
• Good communication (both written and oral), presentation, leadership/supervisory/team and organizational skills.
• Capable of multitasking and working effectively under pressure.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Earth Sciences or equivalent experience.

Skills & Knowledge:
Essential:

• User of WORD and EXCEL software
• Understanding of  Computer application within the proposed job environment
• Ability to generate clear and concise reports in a timely and professional manner.

Preferred:

• Well developed communication skills across product lines and at management level.

Special Requirements:
Essential:

• Thorough technical knowledge of Drilling Systems products and services,
• Excellent communication, organization, troubleshooting and teamwork skills. Positive attitude and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation

Preferred:

• Previous engineering management experience is an asset, Minimum of 5 years hands on engineering experience in an oilfield equipment servicing environment.