Repair & Maintenance Technician, Tubular Running Services at Weatherford Nigeria – Port Harcourt

Weatherford Nigeria is recruiting a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician to support its Tubular Running Services (TRS) team in Port Harcourt. The technician will inspect, test, repair, maintain and qualify field tools and electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, following approved technical and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Attend operational and safety meetings, complete job-hazard assessments and promptly report risks or equipment issues.
• Maintain tools, machinery, workshops and facilities in safe, serviceable condition.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment, data-acquisition and communication systems, and downhole tools.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, inspections, retrofits and equipment upgrades using technical drawings, instructions and test procedures.
• Inspect used components with appropriate measuring instruments and assemble or repair wiring, piping and machinery.
• Record work orders, testing, repairs, labour time and associated reports accurately in the relevant systems.
• Identify process and equipment improvements, assist with parts ordering, and support LEAN initiatives.
• Follow Weatherford’s HSE, security, compliance and corporate-governance requirements throughout all activities.
• Where applicable to senior assignments, lead troubleshooting and workshop tasks, review root causes, coordinate schedules and check maintenance quality.

Requirements

• National Diploma.
• Four to six years’ oil and gas experience, preferably involving TRS tools and equipment.
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Basic computing and mathematics, with good written and spoken English.
• Awareness of NDT, NDE and ATEX principles, including experience working with hazardous materials, radioactive elements and explosives.
• Critical thinking, judgement, problem-solving, quality-control and time-management skills.
• Ability to work safely with tools and machinery and meet the physical requirements of the role.