The Role
Design, document, and support repair processes for downhole/oilfield components: create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and PDM records; evaluate damage, recommend repairs, perform RCA, and support welding, hardfacing, thermal spray, machining, supplier qualification, and field investigations to improve reliability and lifecycle costs.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Develop 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Create repair procedures, work instructions, and engineering specifications.
- Evaluate damaged components and recommend appropriate repair methodologies.
- Support repair technologies including welding, hardfacing, thermal spray coatings, machining, and surface treatments.
- Conduct failure investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Improve component reliability, repairability, and lifecycle cost performance.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Operations teams.
- Maintain engineering documentation within Windchill and applicable PDM systems.
- Support supplier qualification, manufacturing reviews, and field investigations.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
- 6–8+ years in Mechanical, Repair, Manufacturing, or Sustaining Engineering within Oil & Gas.
- Experience with Drilling Services, Wireline Services, or Downhole Tools preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Mechanical Design, GD&T, Engineering Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and DFM principles.
Technical Skills
- 3D CAD
- Engineering Drawings & BOM Management
- Product Data Management (PDM)
Preferred
- Knowledge of API standards and Oil & Gas engineering practices.
- Familiarity with ASME Section IX and welding qualifications.
- Experience with hardfacing, thermal spray coatings, and surface engineering.
- Exposure to FEA and engineering analysis tools.
- Autodesk Inventor Experience
- Windchill PLM & AutoCAD
Success in the Role
- Reduced repair turnaround time and service delivery costs.
- Improved product reliability and component life.
- Standardized repair processes across product lines.
- Successful implementation of engineering improvements and repair solutions.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation quality.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 6-8+ years in Mechanical, Repair, Manufacturing, or Sustaining Engineering within Oil & Gas
- Experience with Drilling Services, Wireline Services, or Downhole Tools
- Strong knowledge of Mechanical Design, GD&T, Engineering Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and DFM principles
- 3D CAD experience
- Engineering drawings and BOM management experience
- Product Data Management (PDM) experience
- Knowledge of API standards and Oil & Gas engineering practices
- Familiarity with ASME Section IX and welding qualifications
- Experience with hardfacing, thermal spray coatings, and surface engineering
- Exposure to FEA and engineering analysis tools
- Autodesk Inventor experience
- Windchill PLM and AutoCAD experience
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The Company
What We Do
Weatherford International plc (Nasdaq: WFRD) is a leading global energy services company. Operating in approximately 75 countries, the Company answers the challenges of the energy industry with its global talent network of approximately 17,000 team members and approximately 350 operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities
