Field Specialist 4 - Intervention Services & Drilling Tools

Job Summary

The Field Specialist IV is responsible for supporting and executing field service operations within Weatherford’s Intervention Services & Drilling Tools (ISDT) product line. The position is based in Brunei Darussalam and provides regional operational and technical support across Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines, with deployment to other locations as required by business and operational needs.

The role involves the preparation, inspection, installation, operation, monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting of ISDT tools and equipment used in fishing and remedial operations, milling and wellbore cleanout, casing cutting and recovery, casing exit and whipstock operations, plug and abandonment (P&A), drilling jars, shock tools, bumper subs and other associated downhole drilling and intervention applications.

The position requires strong practical knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems, downhole tools, drillstring and BHA configurations, equipment operating limits and wellsite practices applicable to the assigned ISDT technologies. The Field Specialist IV is expected to perform field activities safely and efficiently, maintain equipment integrity, support reliable operations and deliver high-quality services to customers.

The Field Specialist IV is expected to work independently within their demonstrated competency and may act as the Weatherford technical representative at the wellsite. The position also provides technical guidance to junior personnel, troubleshoots equipment and operational issues, supports equipment failure investigations and contributes to improvements in service quality, equipment reliability and operational procedures.

As a regional technical resource, the Field Specialist IV will work closely with Weatherford operations, Repair & Maintenance (R&M), Applications Engineering and country teams to support equipment and operational requirements across Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines.

The role requires offshore and onshore assignments, rotational work, on-call availability and regular regional travel and mobilization, including deployment at relatively short notice based on operational and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Safety, Security and Compliance

• Comply with Weatherford HSE, OEPS, quality requirements, operating procedures and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, Job Safety Analyses, task risk assessments and operational readiness reviews.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure all ISDT activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, risk assessments, equipment operating limits and customer requirements.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority where unsafe conditions or operations outside established parameters are identified.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and demonstrate personal accountability for safe operations.
• Ensure applicable customer, regulatory and location-specific requirements are understood before executing regional field assignments.

Job Planning and Technical Preparation

• Review customer well programs, well schematics, BHA configurations, tubular data, operational objectives and relevant well conditions before execution.
• Assist in selecting and configuring appropriate fishing, milling, drilling, casing-exit, cutting, P&A and intervention tools for planned operations.
• Review relevant information including well geometry, casing and tubing dimensions, connection details, restrictions and anticipated operating conditions.
• Prepare or review operational procedures, equipment lists, load-out lists, BHA diagrams, tool tallies and contingency equipment requirements.
• Verify tool dimensions, connections, operating limits and compatibility with the planned BHA and well configuration.
• Participate in pre-job planning and technical reviews with Operations, Applications Engineering, R&M, customers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Identify missing technical information or operational risks and escalate these before deployment.

Field Operations

• Prepare, inspect, assemble, install, function-test, operate and troubleshoot ISDT tools and equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform equipment testing, pressure testing, dimensional verification and operational checks within the individual’s demonstrated competency.
• Execute fishing, remedial, milling, cleanout, cutting, casing recovery, casing-exit, drilling-tool, P&A and related ISDT operations within demonstrated competency.
• Monitor relevant operational parameters including weight, tension, compression, torque, pressure, flow rate and equipment operating limits.
• Interpret field information and recognize abnormal tool behaviour, equipment conditions or changing downhole conditions.
• Recommend appropriate operational responses and escalate conditions that are outside established operating procedures or competency.
• Maintain accurate equipment tallies, job records, operational data and sequence-of-event information.
• Ensure appropriate primary and contingency equipment is available where required.
• Complete mobilization, field execution and demobilization activities safely and efficiently.
• Provide clear technical communication to the customer, rig crew and Weatherford personnel throughout the operation.

Equipment Readiness, Maintenance and Reliability

• Ensure ISDT equipment is properly inspected, maintained, redressed, function-tested and certified, where applicable, before field deployment.
• Confirm equipment identification, serial numbers, dimensions, connection details, maintenance status and applicable operating limitations.
• Coordinate with R&M teams on inspection, redress, maintenance, testing and equipment-readiness requirements.
• Maintain appropriate equipment handling, preservation and inventory practices before, during and after field assignments.
• Participate in equipment failure investigations, root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Preserve relevant equipment, operating records and field data required for technical investigation following equipment failures or service-quality events.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to equipment, maintenance practices, procedures or field execution.
• Support equipment performance assessments and continuous reliability improvements.

Regional Operational Support

• Provide ISDT field and technical support across Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines based on operational priorities and customer requirements.
• Mobilize between regional operating locations, including at relatively short notice when required.
• Coordinate with Weatherford country Operations, Applications Engineering, R&M and support teams to ensure personnel, equipment and documentation readiness.
• Support mobilization and demobilization of ISDT equipment between countries and operating locations.
• Provide experienced field support for critical, complex and non-routine fishing, milling, drilling tools and intervention operations within demonstrated competency.
• Assist regional teams with troubleshooting and technical assessment of field-operational and equipment issues.
• Support standardization of ISDT operating practices and service-quality expectations across regional operations.
• Capture and communicate operational lessons learned from Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines.
• Support technical knowledge transfer and competency development between country teams.
• Maintain readiness for regional deployment, including applicable passport, medical, offshore safety, customer and immigration requirements, with appropriate company support for work authorization and travel requirements.

Customer Service and Operational Coordination

• Act as Weatherford’s technical representative at the wellsite when assigned.
• Maintain effective and professional communication with customers, drilling contractors, supervisors and internal Weatherford teams.
• Communicate operational requirements, equipment capabilities, limitations and risks clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide accurate operational updates and technical recommendations during field execution.
• Address operational concerns promptly and escalate technical or service-quality issues when necessary.
• Coordinate field activities to support safe and efficient service delivery.
• Ensure timely completion of field tickets, service documentation, equipment records and job reports.
• Participate in post-job reviews and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency and customer value.
• Build professional working relationships with customers across the assigned countries and represent Weatherford consistently across regional operations.

Technical Guidance and Competency Development

• Provide technical guidance, coaching and field support to junior personnel.
• Assist personnel with equipment preparation, BHA configuration, field operating procedures and troubleshooting.
• Support technical assessments and operational improvement activities.
• Complete mandatory ISDT technical, HSE and competency-based training.
• Maintain competency in assigned ISDT technologies, equipment and operating procedures.
• Support competency development and practical knowledge transfer within regional ISDT teams.
• Share lessons learned and good operating practices between Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines.
• Perform duties only within demonstrated competency and escalate to appropriate technical support when required.
• Perform other duties safely as assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the role.

Financial and Administrative Responsibilities

• Use company equipment, tools, materials and resources responsibly.
• Maintain accurate records of working hours, equipment usage and job-related expenses.
• Minimize equipment damage, loss and non-productive time through proper handling and operational discipline.
• Complete required operational and administrative documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Support accurate asset and equipment tracking during regional mobilizations and transfers.
• Comply with company financial, travel and operational procedures.
• Promote efficient use of regional equipment and resources through effective coordination between operating locations.

Skills

• Strong practical knowledge of Intervention Services & Drilling Tools (ISDT) equipment and field operations.
• Practical knowledge of fishing and remedial equipment, including overshots, spears, fishing jars, accelerators and associated fishing BHAs, as applicable.
• Knowledge of milling and wellbore cleanout equipment, including junk mills, pilot mills, taper mills, casing mills and washover equipment, as applicable.
• Working knowledge of drilling jars, shock tools, bumper subs and associated drilling-tool applications.
• Familiarity with casing cutting, casing recovery, casing exit/whipstock and P&A applications is preferred.
• Ability to understand and configure downhole BHAs and verify equipment and connection compatibility.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, well schematics, equipment specifications, operating procedures and work instructions.
• Understanding of tensile, compression, torque, pressure and equipment operating limitations applicable to downhole tools.
• Ability to monitor and interpret field parameters and recognize potential downhole, equipment or operational problems.
• Understanding of equipment testing, pressure testing and safe operating practices.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting capability.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical and operational records.
• Understanding of equipment inspection, maintenance and quality-control requirements.
• Strong service orientation and ability to maintain professional customer relationships.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing field conditions.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to less-experienced field personnel.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-country and multicultural operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Weatherford personnel and customers across Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines.
• Physical capability to perform duties in offshore and onshore operational environments, subject to applicable fitness and safety requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work rotational schedules, respond to operational callouts and travel internationally at short notice when operationally required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Four to six years of relevant Oil & Gas industry experience, preferably involving fishing, milling, drilling tools, well intervention, remedial operations or related downhole services.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Relevant technical, vocational or engineering qualifications are advantageous.
• Demonstrated practical experience in the preparation, inspection, operation and troubleshooting of downhole ISDT equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field operating procedures, wellsite practices and safe handling of downhole tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand well information, BHA configurations, equipment limitations and relevant operational parameters.
• Experience with offshore and onshore field operations.
• Previous experience supporting international, regional or multi-country field operations is advantageous.
• Ability to follow technical manuals, operational instructions, customer programs and established safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently within demonstrated competency and provide technical guidance to junior personnel.
• Ability and willingness to travel and mobilize regularly between Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines, including at relatively short notice when operationally required.
• Ability to meet applicable offshore medical, survival, safety, customer, competency and immigration requirements for the location in which the work is performed.