Phosphate Operator II - Machine Shop

Role Overview

Phosphate Operator II - Machine Shop at Weatherford UAE. This position operates, monitors, and maintains phosphating line equipment and associated surface treatment processes to ensure components are properly prepared, treated, inspected, and documented in accordance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Company Overview

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company with world-class experts partnering with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. The company operates across manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities globally. Weatherford is focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining its footprint in the new energy space, providing integrated solutions across segments critical to growth in core operations and the energy transition.

Role Purpose

The Phosphate Operator II plays a key role in maintaining coating integrity, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and compliance with company HSE and quality requirements within the machine shop's phosphating operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Process Control

• Operate phosphating line processes including degreasing, pickling, phosphating, rinsing, and drying operations.
• Prepare components for treatment through cleaning, masking, handling, and staging activities.
• Monitor and control process parameters such as chemical concentration, temperature, pH levels, and immersion times.

Chemical & Bath Management

• Perform chemical preparation, bath maintenance, replenishment, and monitoring activities.
• Handle hazardous chemicals in accordance with safety procedures and environmental protection standards.

Quality & Inspection

• Inspect coated components to ensure coating thickness, uniformity, adhesion, and quality requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate with QA/QC personnel on inspections, quality concerns, and non-conformance resolutions.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Conduct routine maintenance of tanks, pumps, conveyors, and associated process equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor operational and equipment issues and support process adjustments when required.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all HSE procedures related to chemical handling, waste disposal, and environmental protection.
• Report unsafe conditions and exercise stop-work authority when immediate HSE or quality risks are identified.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate operational records, inspection reports, and process documentation.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across production, quality, and operations functions.

Continuous Improvement

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Utilize materials, chemicals, and equipment responsibly to minimize waste and control operating costs.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in phosphating, coating, surface treatment, or industrial chemical processing environments.
• Basic understanding of chemical processes, coating operations, and surface treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling practices and industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and industrial production environments.
• Physically capable of handling materials and performing operational duties safely.

Preferred

• Experience operating automated or semi-automated phosphating lines.
• Familiarity with coating inspection methods and quality control processes.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and hazardous waste management practices.
• Experience in manufacturing, oilfield equipment, industrial finishing, or metal treatment operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Phosphating and surface treatment operations.
• Chemical handling and process control.
• Knowledge of coating systems and quality standards.
• Equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Process monitoring and parameter control.
• Preventive maintenance awareness.
• Safety and environmental compliance.
• Inspection and quality verification.
• Documentation and record keeping.
• Hazardous chemical handling.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Material handling and industrial safety practices.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Additional Information

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.