Field Specialist II – Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)

Role Overview

Field Specialist II – Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) at Weatherford UAE. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient installation, operation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and rig-up/rig-down of MPD equipment at customer well sites.

Role Purpose

Provide hands-on operational support throughout MPD projects while working closely with the MPD Supervisor, Field Engineers, drilling contractor, and customer representatives to ensure MPD systems and equipment are properly prepared, operated, and maintained during well construction activities. The position performs field activities with increasing independence, identifies and resolves routine technical and equipment issues, and escalates complex issues when required.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Installation and Operation

• Perform safe and efficient MPD equipment rig-up, operation, testing, commissioning, and rig-down according to approved procedures.
• Operate and monitor MPD choke systems, RCD systems, flow measurement equipment, valves, pressure-control equipment, and associated systems.
• Support MPD operations during drilling, tripping, casing running, cementing, and other well construction activities.

Maintenance and Testing

• Conduct equipment inspections, function checks, preventive maintenance, and pre-job readiness checks.
• Perform equipment pressure testing and document test results in accordance with approved requirements.
• Maintain MPD equipment, work areas, facilities, hoses, fittings, and pressure-control connections in safe and serviceable condition.

Troubleshooting and Monitoring

• Monitor equipment performance and identify abnormal pressures, leaks, equipment malfunctions, or unsafe operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot routine mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation issues and escalate complex problems to the MPD Supervisor or Field Engineer.
• Support equipment failure investigations and Root Cause Analysis activities.

Technical Support and Documentation

• Read and interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, manuals, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support Field Engineers and MPD Supervisors with equipment setup, operational checks, data monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate equipment inspection, maintenance, pressure-test, and operational records.
• Prepare and submit required field reports, service tickets, equipment logs, and other job-related documentation.

Site and Inventory Management

• Manage and monitor equipment inventory, spare parts, and consumables required at the well site.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and provide professional service at the well site.

Safety and Compliance

• Participate in pre-job meetings, JSA/JHA, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and lessons-learned activities.
• Comply with all Weatherford HSE, Quality, Security, Management System, and operational requirements.

Leadership and Communication

• Provide guidance and support to junior Field Specialists when required.
• Maintain effective communication with the MPD Supervisor, Field Engineers, drilling contractor, customer representatives, and internal support teams.
• Remain available on a 24-hour call basis to respond to customer and operational requirements.

General Duties

• Perform other duties safely as assigned by the supervisor within the physical requirements of the job.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Diploma, Associate Degree, or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Petroleum, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of Oil & Gas field experience, preferably with relevant experience in MPD, drilling services, pressure control, or related wellsite operations.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with MPD equipment and wellsite operations.
• Previous experience with RCDs, MPD choke systems, pressure-control equipment, flow measurement systems, or related equipment is preferred.
• Good understanding of wellsite safety requirements and safe working practices.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Knowledge

• Solid practical knowledge of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) operations and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Rotating Control Devices (RCD) and associated equipment.
• MPD choke system operation and monitoring.
• Knowledge of pressure-control equipment, valves, piping, hoses, fittings, and connections.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Understanding of flow measurement systems and associated instrumentation.
• Basic understanding of wellsite pressure-control and drilling operations.

Technical Capabilities

• Ability to perform equipment rig-up, testing, commissioning, operation, troubleshooting, and rig-down.
• Ability to perform pressure and function tests and accurately record results.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, equipment drawings, manuals, and operating procedures.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and basic electrical/instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify equipment abnormalities and take appropriate corrective action within established procedures.

Professional Competencies

• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural rig teams.
• Strong service orientation and customer focus.
• Good time management and ability to prioritize operational tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in changing operational conditions.
• Strong commitment to HSE, quality, environmental protection, and operational discipline.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of performing field and wellsite duties.
• Ability to safely perform equipment rig-up, testing, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and rig-down.
• Ability to work extended hours and rotational schedules in remote, onshore, and offshore environments.

Additional Information

• Strong focus on HSE, equipment reliability, operational readiness, service quality, and customer satisfaction in accordance with Weatherford procedures and industry standards.
• Reduction of equipment-related NPT is a key performance focus.