ABOUT THE ROLE

Weatherford Roma, QLD is currently seeking a permanent fulltime Sr. R&M Technician / Specialist. This role will do the inspection, testing and qualification, repair and maintenance of field tools, the R&M Specialist role performs preventive & corrective maintenance, retrofit and upgrade to electronic, mechanic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, data acquisition systems, downhole tools & communication equipment.

The role performs these tasks using Company guidelines, technical work instructions, test procedures, schematics, engineering notices, and best practices to complete the scope of functions where required under the direction and supervision of a senior R&M Specialist, Lead Specialist or Supervisor.

As the senior R&M Specialist, the employee will lead and oversee these tasks carried out by other R&M employees. While this is a generic job description covering the different levels of the R&M Specialist position, all aspects of the roles and responsibilities are relevant. More senior roles may lead and oversee tasks carried out by other R&M employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company's Rules to Live By
• Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
• Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
• Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises

QUALITY

• Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System
• Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

OPERATIONS

• Participates in all daily operations & 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
• Assembles, installs, or repairs wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, callipers, micrometres, or other measuring instruments.
• Assists, performs, and may lead basic to complex troubleshooting, scheduled preventive maintenance and modifications on a wide range of electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic equipment, including data acquisition systems & downhole tools to determine the cause of failure, performs corrective actions following documented Company policies & procedures against their level of training & competence
• Assists, performs, and may lead testing and calibration tasks of tools following documented policies & procedures against their level of training & competence
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in regard to equipment, procedures, and documentation
• Completes Work Orders, AIRTs, PFTs, Forms, Checklists, Repair Requests and ensures all relevant databases are maintained accurately
• Complies with the WO labour time log by accurately clocking in/Out of WO (Work Orders) Time tracking system
• In senior positions, the employee will often lead the team in undertaking all the assignments detailed above. This includes troubleshooting equipment issues, implementing corrective actions, and providing access to all relative R&M documented policies, procedures, work instructions, and technical manuals allowing the R&M team to complete their work effectively and efficiently
• Senior roles will ensure all field and workshop personnel follow the corrective and preventative maintenance procedures, ensuring all failures are followed up to closure with a proper root cause analysis and with the implementation of predetermined corrective action(s)
• Senior roles will lead the workshop and/or the electronic lab, defining and distributing the work assignment schedules while evaluating the quality, proficiency, and efficiency of the works being carried out through performing regular inspections to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures
• Orders parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs 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.
• Estimates costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures
• Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by supervisor within physical constraints of the job

COMMUNICATION

• Where required, will report all equipment failures and troubleshooting requirements to the R&M Management
• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
• Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports

FINANCIAL

• All employees have an accountability to the organisation to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses
• Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

• Shows social orientation, working and being personally connected with others on the job
• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential
• Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford's performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities
• Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

VISION & LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

• 0-2 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry.
• High School Diploma
• Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

• Basic Mathematics
• Working with hazardous materials, radioactive elements & explosives. Awareness of NDT, NDE and ATEX policies & principles
• More senior roles require the ability to diagnose issues and problems with tools/equipment
• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, monitoring of equipment
• Critical thinking, active learning & listening, complex problem solving
• Good reading and writing skills, strong judgement and decision-making to be in line with policies & procedures
• Time management
• Quality Control Analysis to ensure product meets required standards
• Capable to meet the physical demands that the role requires
• Information & task ordering & ability to identify when a problem may occur and where possible to understand 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

MOBILISATION REQUIREMENTS

• This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: <10%
• This is based in Roma, Queensland.

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.