Field Specialist II – Fishing Services

Role Overview

Field Specialist II – Fishing Services at Weatherford UAE. The role performs field operations for fishing and specialized downhole services (ISDT) using established techniques, procedures, and operational criteria. The Field Specialist II works with a higher level of independence than entry-level specialists and serves as a key interface with clients at the well site.

Role Purpose

Deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality fishing and ISDT field operations while supporting job planning, tool and equipment preparation, mobilization, execution, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reporting. The role operates with greater autonomy and client interaction responsibility while maintaining compliance with Weatherford's HSE, quality, operational, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Participate in daily operations meetings, toolbox talks, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and safety activities.
• Ensure all activities comply with Weatherford's HSE policies, Management System, Rules to Live By, applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain strong commitment to HSE, environmental protection, and operational discipline.

Tool & Equipment Preparation

• Plan and prepare fishing and ISDT tools, equipment, materials, and accessories for field operations.
• Test, operate, maintain, assemble, and disassemble fishing and downhole tools according to approved procedures and competency level.
• Perform engineering or operational checks within the scope of training and competence.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, tools, and work areas in safe and presentable condition.

Operations & Execution

• Mobilize equipment and personnel and ensure job readiness before deployment to the well site.
• Execute assigned fishing and ISDT operations safely and efficiently with appropriate supervision.
• Monitor and analyze operational data and identify potential issues or abnormal conditions.
• Support troubleshooting of fishing tools, downhole equipment, and operational problems.
• Remain available on a 24-hour call basis to respond to customer and operational requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and submit complete job documentation, including job reports, WPTS entries, observation cards, service tickets, logs, and other required records.
• Follow up equipment failures with the R&M team and support closure of failure reports.
• Participate in equipment failure investigations and Root Cause Analysis activities.

Inventory & Facilities

• Manage inventory and supplies required at the well site.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and support superior service quality.
• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, field crews, Operations, R&M, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support and provide guidance to junior field personnel when required.

Financial & Business Management

• Maintain financial responsibility by controlling field expenses and operating within approved budgets.
• Complete required technical, compliance, and business training and continuously develop technical skills.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties and activities safely as assigned by the supervisor within the physical requirements of the role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• High School Diploma required.
• Technical Certificate from an accredited Technical or Vocational School preferred.
• Technical exposure to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or downhole equipment preferred.
• Previous exposure to fishing, well intervention, or specialized downhole tools advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Fishing Services and ISDT/downhole operations.
• Practical understanding of fishing tools, specialized downhole equipment, and well intervention operations.
• Fundamentals of mechanics, electricity, electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
• Ability to operate, test, assemble, disassemble, and maintain tools and machinery.
• Ability to identify operational problems and understand or escalate appropriate solutions.
• Basic ability to interpret operational data and technical information.
• Critical thinking, active learning, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong reading, writing, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Time management and ability to prioritize multiple field activities.
• Quality-control awareness and strong attention to detail.
• Customer and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and multicultural field environment.
• Ability to visualize tool and product configurations for assembly, repair, or modification.
• Mathematical reasoning and practical technical aptitude.
• Physical capability to perform required field and wellsite activities.

Additional Information

• Willingness and ability to work in field and wellsite environments and respond to operational requirements.
• Ability to complete required Weatherford technical, HSE, compliance, and competency training.