Candidates with mechanical or structural engineering experience and a background in oilfield operations will find this project-focused role in Edmonton, Canada, emphasizing collaboration across teams and compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Original posting from Weatherford
Job Summary
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position would be responsible to lead engineering activities supporting manufacturing, testing and vendor management needs of Surface Pumping Units within Weatherford.
Roles & Responsibilities
SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
· Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By
· Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
· Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
· Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises
QUALITY
· Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System
· Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement
OPERATIONS
· Perform engineering activities related to manufacturing support, prototype and production testing, vendor management, and quality management.
· Coordinate with vendors to develop manufacturing plan and layouts.
· Utilize Design for Manufacturability techniques to reduce cost and improve reliability of components.
· Update CAD models and drawings as needed improve design.
· Interact with engineering teams in other locations as part of a Project Team.
· Interact with Product Line, Manufacturing and Sales teams to provide engineering support as needed.
· Lead or be part of Root Cause Analysis investigation for various operational and manufacturing issues.
· Interact with clients and vendors independently as needed to provide product support.
· Review Nonconformance Reports and field incidents and provide disposition.
· Understand Weatherford Quality Policies and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
· Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
· Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
Experience & Education
REQUIRED
· Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Structural Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited university.
· 4-6 years of Mechanical, Structural, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
· Experience in a fabrication environment. Knowledge of various welding and machining methods.
· Proficient in PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer) or similar 3D CAD programs.
· Willingness to travel locally and internationally as needed to support operations and manufacturing
PREFERRED
· Experience with Oilfield operations and in particular Artificial Lift Systems.
· Experience working in field operations providing failure analysis, technical support or field trials.
· Proficiency in welded component design.
· Proficiency in structural design and analysis.
· Proficiency in using PTC Windchill/PDM system.
· Familiarity with API / EN machinery directives/ Canadian electric code.
About Us:
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
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.
Source: Weatherford careers