Summary
Weatherford is seeking a senior Fishing Tool Supervisor for field-based fishing and well re-entry operations in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait. The role operates and maintains equipment, supports customers onsite, reports on operations, and coordinates with the onshore team while following safety and quality procedures. Applicants need 10–15+ years of drilling, fishing, and whipstock experience, mechanical ability, a valid driver’s license, and basic Microsoft Office skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a two-year college degree is preferred, and the role requires 24/7 on-call availability.
The posting
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The Fishing Tool Supervisor will support fishing and well re-entry operations in the field. This role involves running a wide variety of fishing and re-entry equipment, while proactively advising clients during open-hole and cased-hole fishing operations, workovers, slot recoveries, and abandonment projects. This is a senior level job for experienced Field Specialists, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to support decision-making during ongoing operations in often dynamic and fast-changing environments. The Fishing Tool Supervisor plays a crucial role in executing field operations in accordance with operational plans and ensuring deliveries meet or exceed customer expectations. A good knowledge of fishing tools, the well environment and rig systems is essential for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain Fishing and Re-entry equipment in the field.
- Provide onsite support to customer during ongoing field operations.
- Assist in testing and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
- Daily reporting of field operations for ongoing Fishing and Re-entry operations.
- Work hand in hand with the onshore operations team.
- Recommend measures to improve methods, performance, and quality to increase efficiency.
- Accurate and thorough completion of job reports in a timely basis.
- Support onshore maintenance activities if required.
- Participate in all client and Weatherford safety systems during ongoing operations as required.
- Must have the ability to grasp and adapt to changing work environment and conditions.
- Must be able to perform basic problem solving and troubleshooting when needed.
- Continue training to expand knowledge and experience of Fishing and Re-entry operations and services.
- Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy 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.
- Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
- Required to work on 24-hour call status.
- Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
Required:
- 10-15 + years drilling, fishing and whipstock experience.
- General knowledge of oilfield equipment.
- Mechanical ability necessary to perform repairs.
- Valid Driver license.
- Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel computer skills.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently when required.
- Strong team player who collaborates closely with colleagues. Effective teamwork is non-negotiable for success in this role.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to follow instructions.
- Ability to be on-call 24/7.
Preferred:
Open Hole & Cased Hole
Qualification:
High School diploma (or Secondary School Diploma or equivalent) as minimum. Preferred 2 years College degree.