Job Overview 

Weatherford is seeking a skilled and results-driven Application Engineer to join our team. This pivotal role is responsible for optimizing MPD and drilling processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving profitability. The ideal candidate will work closely with country and regional team to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. Additionally, this role plays a key part in conducting Operations safely and with minimal interruption to drilling. The job requires constant surveillance and serves as an Engineering advisor.

 

Responsibilities:

Point of contact for client requests, queries, calls and advice.  Responsible for monitoring daily MPD reporting including DDR, DDG and any other reports requested by the client. Responsible for performing hydraulic calculations, simulations, MPD game plans including MPC.  Draw up MPD Strategies, forward plans alongside client Drilling Engineers. Offer advice and support for any MPD related queries from field crew, including equipment and software troubleshooting.  Pursue all MPD related queries, and ensure maximum utilization of MPD equipment. Establish and setup calls to discuss strategy and drilling plans with field crew.  Keep updated on all inspection, testing requirements for the Managed Pressure Drilling Services equipment Keep updated on Managed Pressure Drilling Services equipment, upgrades, mechanical and hydraulic equipment manufacturing or regulatory standards. Raise and monitor WISE queries. Monitor and review all EOWR,  Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions Comply with Weatherford and client Quality, Health, Security and Environment (QHSE) procedures and documentation. Actively participate in ToolBox talks, RADAR programme and all safety requirements.  Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford Required to complete the competency and training requirements identified by Global and Regional Management. Attend symposiums, Expos’, trade shows as may be required by regional team.  Draw up or assist to submit SPE papers on new developments and findings, within the region.  Transfer knowledge to Engineering, field crew and office based MPD Personnel. 

Skills:

Excellent Victus, Modus and all related Weatherford MPD software.  Excellent Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel computer skills  Self-motivator, self-starter  Good oral and written communication skills  Must be able work closely with fellow employees Customer focused and financially literate.  Excellent understanding of MPD products and their application.  Individual must be adaptive to change, have multi-tasking ability.  Ability to work in a team environment.  Should be able to work closely with all levels of personnel and outside contractors.

 Qualifications:

5-10 years related to MPD field experience  Engineering degree Strong MPD knowledge