Fishing Tools - Field Specialist / Supervisor at Weatherford

Job ID: 105176

Job Overview

• Weatherford have a great opportunity for an experienced Fishing Tools - Field Specialist/Supervisor to join the team in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 
• The Fishing Tools Field Specialist/Supervisor is a senior-level technical position responsible for executing complex fishing operations to recover lost or stuck equipment in oil and gas wells.
• The Field Specialist will provide expert technical support and operational execution of fishing tools and whipstock services to Weatherford clients across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex fishing operations to recover lost or stuck equipment in wellbores using specialized tools and techniques
• Perform technical analysis of fishing scenarios and develop appropriate recovery strategies
• Operate specialized fishing equipment including overshots, spears, junk baskets, magnets, mills, and cutting tools
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to clients on fishing operations and tool selection
• Conduct pre-job planning meetings and risk assessments with clients and operational teams
• Prepare detailed job reports, technical documentation, and post-job analyses
• Train and mentor junior field specialists on fishing tool operations and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance with all HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) policies and procedures
• Maintain fishing tool inventory and equipment in optimal working condition
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions in challenging field environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, and operations.

Requirements

• An Engineering Degree would be beneficial
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field execution and coordination of downhole fishing, whipstocks and intervention tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fishing, intervention, completions, drilling and workover field operations.
• Specific knowledge of tools and equipment to be used in open and cased hole fishing operations, side tracking and plug and abandonment equipment and techniques.
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work unsupervised with a strong emphasis on team work.
• Resilient, able to cope in a difficult and harsh working environment.
• The ability to communicate with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to work in a highly safety sensitive environment and complying with both Company and Client safety standards.
• QHSE procedural knowledge.
• Good employee interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of relevant computer software.
• Problem solving skills and mechanical aptitude.