Field Specialist II - ALS (Artificial Lift Systems)
Company
Weatherford
Location
San Antonio, United States
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
1 hour ago
Listed via
Weatherford
Job Overview:
As a Gas Lift and Packer
Field Specialist
, you’ll be at the center of Weatherford’s Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) field operations—bringing advanced technology to life, solving real‑world challenges, and delivering exceptional service quality to our customers. Your responsibilities grow with your experience:
Entry-level specialists
build foundational skills under direct supervision.
Intermediate specialists
gain autonomy, interface with clients, and support job planning and execution.
Senior specialists
lead crews, troubleshoot complex issues, influence product improvements, and manage advanced technologies at the well site.
At every level, you’ll apply proven techniques, follow industry‑leading procedures, and contribute to safe, efficient, high‑quality service delivery. Senior specialists may also support research initiatives, interpret data for clients, and manage the installation of complex equipment.
Responsibilities:
Preparing, assembling and testing of gas lift systems and packers
Running jobs in the field – installing downhole equipment including packers, gas lift equipment and other associated equipment, tally and spacing out of systems
Participates in all daily operations & safety meetings, toolbox, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and reports any issues promptly using the appropriate tools
Maintains equipment, facilities and work area in a presentable and safe working conditions
Monitors and analyzes data to recommend services and solutions
Demonstrates knowledge & skills to perform work processes according to their role level experience & competence
Performs job planning, preparation of tools & equipment, mobilization, job execution and submits all job-related data, not limited to job reports, WPTS data entry, observation cards while on-site, service tickets or logs with the required signatory, and any other documents required to successfully invoice the client within an acceptable time.
Available on 24 hours call basis to respond to customer needs.
Tests, operates & maintains tools & equipment as per work instructions, according to policies & procedures in safe and presentable working conditions against their level of training & competence
Develops and maintains a positive relationship with clients to ensure repeat business
Fully responsible for delivering superior Service Quality to the client
Effectively manage inventory and supplies required at the well site
Follows up failures with the R&M team and ensures failure reports are closed with clients
Contribute, participate or lead equipment failure investigations that support Root Cause Analysis reports
Where the level of the role requires, oversees, leads and mentors Field Operation crew members
Senior level roles may act as technical advisors to management and they may interpret data for client representatives to optimize services
Intermediate and Senior level roles will perform engineering checks while on client location. This may include hand calculations, updates of software computations, or new computations based on the latest data.
Senior level Field Specialist will manage the installation of complex equipment and/or services in the field
Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by the supervisor within physical constraints of the job
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma
1 – 2 ½ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
Qualifications Preferred:
Technical Certificate from accredited Technical/Vocational School
2+ years of experience with packers and/or gas lift preferred
Skills Required:
Downhole and installation experience in the field – packers and gas lift equipment
Fundamentals of Mechanics, Electricity, Electronics, Pneumatics, and/or Hydraulics
Mathematics
Basic Physics and Chemistry
Computer fundamentals
Critical thinking, active learning & listening, complex problem solving
Good reading and writing skills, strong judgment, and decision-making to be in line with policies & procedures
Time management
Quality Control Analysis to ensure the product meets required standards
Service Orientation
Physically capable to undertake the tasks required to perform the role
Information & task ordering & ability to identify when a problem may occur and, where possible, to understand the solution
Ability to react effectively and efficiently in operating tools and machinery
Ability to imagine how tools and products will look when preparing for assembly, repair, or modifications
Mathematical Reasoning
Travel Requirement:
This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: 50-75%
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 ene
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