Plug & Abandonment Technical Manager

Requirements & Summary




Company: Weatherford
Skills: Decommissioning, Well Servicing & Testing
Other Skills: Plug and Abandonment, Well Abandonment, Well Decommisioning, SLB IPM, Wells Management, Well Engineering
Experience: 10 + Years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Employment Type: Full Time Salaried Employee
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia





OVERVIEW
Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in more than 80 countries and has a network of approximately 700 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities and employs approximately 23,000 people.
Weatherford delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
Weatherford Perth, Australia is seeking a Plug & Abandonment Technical Manager who is accountable for supporting the Geozone teams to deploy differentiated technical solutions and commercialize strategic positioning, service delivery and market growth of Weatherford Well Abandonment operations. The candidate will possess advanced sales pipeline management, well engineering, project management and execution skills, allied to a demonstrated track record in new business growth and establishment.
 
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 policies and procedures, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices.
Responsible with being familiar with the Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies and takes an active role in the compliance & improvement of Weatherford's Management System including meeting all reporting requirements.
Complies with the Company's Rules to Live By and all applicable rules, regulations and standards that the Company abides 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 of loss.
Seeks continual improvement in Quality, 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
In a supervisory / management role demonstrates effective safety leadership by being responsible for the health and safety arrangements of all and any subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises to enhance the Company's commitment to safety performance

 
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

 
OPERATIONS

Supports the development, deployment, and implementation of the Company's growth strategy in Well Abandonment markets
Provides support to Geozone in the deployment of commercial processes and ensures compliance to these
Responsible for Well Abandonment Engineering, technical and project operations support in commercial and technical operations.
Support training of well engineers, project engineers, well abandonment engineers on the engineering analysis and root cause analysis (Tap Root). This may include but is not limited to rig visits, classroom instruction, and one-on-one mentoring.
Works with peers in the global team to coordinate the introduction of new technologies, taking ownership on the implementation of procedures, competency and training that are relevant
Forges excellent working relationships with area/country operations teams. Ensures that lessons learned are shared across the country operations.
Executes all Commercial and Technical Tender and BSA preparations
Initiates and supports the development of strategic partners, suppliers, and technology that support the product line strategy

 
COMMUNICATION

Supports and delivers professional communication both internally and externally detailing the Company's capabilities in Well Abandonment market
Collaborates with Marketing function to develop and promote marketing material within the Geozone as well as expand awareness across the Geozones
Engages multiple levels of the key client organizations throughout their decision-making matrix and strives to successfully execute global level strategy.
Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal
In a supervisory/management role clearly communicates expectations, roles, and responsibilities to their reports

 
FINANCIAL

Supports effective delivery of operational and budgetary objectives
Provides financial and technical justification for product selection/justification and definition
Reviews with line management capital & inventory requests
All employees have an accountability to the organization 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

Supports the training and general awareness of the Company's Sales and Operations personnel to enhance their understanding of Well Abandonment as well as support their ability to identify potential opportunities within their scope of responsibility
Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function training to enhance their skills and experience
Employees must complete all assigned Compliance & Company Standards training
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
Employees in a supervisory role are responsible for actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford's performance management & coaching tools and processes, including but not limited to talent assessments and succession planning
Employees in a supervisory role are responsible for driving strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that enables the Company to attract & retain 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 AND EDUCATION
REQUIRED

10+ years relevant Well Abandonment Engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Scientific discipline or equivalent experience
Proven track record in the new venture developments in the oilfield sector
Proven track record in managing international projects
Extensive experience in technical, commercial and contracting roles

PREFERRED

Engineering degree & / or Project Management qualification, ideally to Masters level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED

Expert analytical skills with the ability analyze a wide variety of data sets and use them in providing Well Abandonment Engineering solutions.
Results orientated to deliver techno-commercial solutions to clients, with a high degree of technical breadth.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Highly motivated and capable of leading in a team and multi-stakeholder environment.
Advanced understanding and ability to apply well abandonment standards and guidelines (UK Oil & Gas Decommissioning Guidelines, NORSOK D-010, BSEE and PPGUA et all.)
Advanced well engineering skills with direct experience in the ownership of basis of isolation and basis of designs with operators.
Advanced project planning, engineering and executions skills.
Must poses a broad technical knowledge of intervention and abandonment techniques, technologies and have a track record of execution with these.
Must possess excellent analytical skills to enable product/process evaluation, with a proven ability to facilitate and deliver product/process improvement
Advanced skills in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data. Ability to prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
Willing to travel internationally as required.

PERSONALITY PROFILE

Resilience
Managing stakeholders, perceptive an understand the defect.
Strong inter and intrapersonal skills (teamwork and bringing the team together)
Strong communication skills
Works efficiently and effectively

MOBILISATION REQUIREMENTS

Perth City, Western Australia
Standard work hours
Open to international candidates with relocation support provided.
Immediate start preferred.




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Published On 20-02-2024