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Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Production Technologist - Ies, Intervention & Evaluation Services

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLecheria, Anzoategui, VenezuelaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10–15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
  • Experience as an operator is preferred.
  • Specific experience in production optimization projects.
  • Strong knowledge of reservoir engineering, production technologies, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, reservoir simulation, and production forecasting.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for interacting with clients and stakeholders.
  • Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement strategies effectively.
  • Strong understanding of the oil and gas industry, market dynamics, and business development principles.
  • Familiarity with petrotechnical applications such as Petrel, RMS, TechLog, tNavigator, PI Systems, Spotfire, Eclipse, WellFlow, Prosper, and Python.
  • Proficiency with business productivity tools and technology infrastructure, including Microsoft Windows, UNIX, data networks, and audiovisual systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to communicate ideas to non-technical personnel.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated adaptability to changing project requirements and dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate the services offered by WEA in Venezuela, linking them to provide technical and economic solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Conduct work ranging from initial diagnosis through proposing value-added solutions focused on production optimization and reserve maximization, especially in mature fields.
  • Provide specialized support on production and reservoir optimization.
  • Contribute to product-line development and business growth.
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of mature oil and gas fields to identify opportunities to increase recovery and improve production.
  • Perform detailed reservoir characterization, including petrophysical analysis, reservoir modeling, and decline-curve analysis.
  • Analyze historical production data to identify trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of and implement enhanced oil recovery methods such as water, gas, or chemical injection to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
  • Identify and implement best practices and advanced technologies that improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Promote and facilitate adoption of new technologies, including carbon capture, utilization, and storage and clean energy, and digital solutions such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to optimize production processes.
  • Ensure operations comply with local and international regulations, minimizing risks and supporting sustainability.
  • Provide specialized technical advice to optimize reservoir production and improve field performance.
  • Develop and implement well-intervention strategies, artificial-lift system optimization, and stimulation techniques to increase production rates.
  • Design and execute reservoir surveillance programs, including well testing, pressure monitoring, and fluid sampling.
  • Use advanced reservoir simulation tools to forecast production and develop field development plans.
  • Provide customized consulting services and technical solutions to production challenges.
  • Deliver workshops and training sessions to client personnel on reservoir-management best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Work closely with client teams to ensure effective implementation of optimization strategies and resolve technical problems.
  • Support expansion of the company’s commercial presence in Venezuela through strategic business-development initiatives.
  • Conduct market studies to identify emerging trends, potential clients, and new commercial opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients, understand their needs, and offer tailored solutions.
  • Prepare technical and commercial proposals to secure new contracts and projects.
  • Identify and establish strategic alliances with technology providers, service companies, and other industry participants to strengthen service offerings.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as an operator.

About the Company

Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Weatherford International provides oilfield services and equipment to the global oil and gas industry. Its offerings cover the lifecycle of a well, from exploration and drilling to completion and production, using a range of tools, technologies, and field teams to support operators in locating, creating, and optimizing wells. The company differentiates itself through its long history, expansive global footprint, and a strategy built on growth through acquisitions to broaden its service capabilities, followed by a restructuring after bankruptcy to create a leaner, more adaptable business. Its goal is to help customers extract hydrocarbons efficiently and safely while navigating the changing energy market with a solid financial foundation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Founded
1941

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