Field Engineers for Well Intervention Services

About the company

Welltec is a fast-growing, global technology company that develops and provides efficient, hi-tech solutions for the energy industry. We are active in 25 countries with more than 950 employees from over 60 different nations. This contributes to our unique atmosphere with a global dimension yet a strong foothold at the various bases.

Our technologies and services are for the global market but our solutions are local and tailored to each client. To achieve this, we depend on highly trained and motivated employees.

Our policy is to hire locally and work globally. We therefore recruit where we operate and train employees at the Welltec Academy supplemented with external training from third parties as needed.

The global dimension offers a range of opportunities for those who are motivated by a challenging and multicultural environment where employee come from very different backgrounds but with a common goal to collaborate and succeed.  

The department 

You will be part of Welltecs Global Operations function in the department working with Well Intervention Services in Argentina. Your base will be in Neuquen and you will be part of a high performing team of Field Engineers specialized in our Well Interventions Services and tools.

The position 

As a Field Engineer you will have the opportunity be involved in every part of our business in the field: From helping acquire essential data to planning long-term well development and operating tools. You will support with organizing, running, and reporting operations. Your work will center around Welltec’s Intervention Services and Tools. 

You will have strong opportunities to learn and develop in this position. Initially, you will undergo thorough training that will be hands-on and rewarding as you will learn about the energy industry and become familiar with operating our world-class technology. 

You will be asked to learn a lot but in return you will be given responsibility and support to make a big impact early, develop your skillset and start becoming an important part of our business. 

Key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will vary depending on your current skill- and experience level. However, some of the tasks you can expect to be responsible for are:

• Contributing to Welltec operations on wellsite
• Collaborating with other more junior or senior field engineers
• Managing equipment and Welltec tools in the field
• Doing workshop activities such as tool maintenance and loadouts
• Providing onsite labor when needed
• Contributing to on-site maintenance 
• Completing relevant paperwork associated with a job on a timely basis
• Participating in safety reviews
• Reporting on operations and incidents
• Complying with Welltec Safety and Quality Policy standards
• Going through exciting Welltec training

For the more senior candidate you can also expect to have a mentoring role where you have responsibilities regarding training more junior field staff.

The candidate

You could either be an interested Field Engineer with high potential or a high performing Field Engineer with solid experience. Most importantly is your commitment and your strong motivation to develop, learn and to deliver high quality service.

Some of the qualifications we expect you to have are:

• A relevant degree such as: Engineering, Geology/Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with with well intervention services
• Experience with on- and offshore jobs or a strong interest and a willingness to work on- and onshore
• Thrives with ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and on time in cooperation with others 
• Basic knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry 
• A solid compliance mindset and/or experience working in a compliance-driven work environment 
• Awareness of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) 
• Capable of effectively managing equipment & tools and/or a high potential be become a competent tool operator
• A competent troubleshooter with good root cause analysis skills
• Is responsible and has an eye for finding solutions to problems
• Willingness to travel and is flexible

You must be eligible to work in Argentina to be a candidate for this position. It is a plus if you can speak English.

What we offer

Working with Welltec® means taking on new endeavors and personal development in a demanding work environment. It is exciting, rewarding and a diverse place to work. Welltec® is an equal opportunities employer. We offer great career opportunities for the right candidate.

Also, Welltec® offers a competitive compensation package, including pension, health insurance and group life insurance.

The process

If you are interested and feel you match the qualifications for this position submit your resume and application via the mail below.