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Remote Operations Engineer - Wireline

Role overview

Summary

This role provides remote, real-time operational support to ensure safe and efficient operations in wireline services. You will be responsible for monitoring systems, maintaining data integrity, and coordinating with field teams to support operational decision-making in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Min 2 years of field wireline experience.
  • Completed training of WFRD Wireline FE program (open-hole & cased-hole).
  • Must-have WFRD Wireline field experience.
  • Preferred: Training in risk management, incident investigation, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Translate job objectives and well conditions into a clear and executable remote operational plan.
  • Confirm all equipment, systems, and configurations are fit for purpose prior to execution.
  • Establish and maintain reliable remote communication, monitoring, and control systems.
  • Ensure integrity, accuracy, and continuity of real-time operational data.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Weatherford

  • Oil & Gas
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
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.

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Job description

Job Purpose:

The ROC Engineer provides remote, real-time operational support through continuous monitoring, technical analysis, and execution oversight. This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operations by maintaining system and data integrity, supporting operational decision-making, and coordinating with field teams and stakeholders in compliance with company, safety, and regulatory standards. Accountable for real-time operational monitoring, data integrity, and decision support to ensure safe and optimized execution.  

Responsibilities:

PLANNING & EXECUTION SUPPORT 

  • Translate job objectives and well conditions into a clear and executable remote operational plan. 
  • Validate critical well and job inputs to ensure technical feasibility. 
  • Define equipment configuration and execution approach aligned with job requirements. 
  • Confirm remote execution readiness and escalate constraints impacting delivery. 
  • Align stakeholders through structured pre-job communication. 
  • Design logging programs, configure tools, and establish depth and correlation strategies. 

EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM INTEGRITY 

  • Confirm all equipment, systems, and configurations are fit for purpose prior to execution. 
  • Ensure compliance with maintenance, certification, and configuration standards. 
  • Validate system integrity and readiness through testing and verification activities. 
  • Identify and resolve technical issues before operations commence. 
  • Assess tool mechanical integrity, calibrate depth and tension systems, and confirm cable readiness. 

 REMOTE SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL OPERATIONS  

  • Establish and maintain reliable remote communication, monitoring, and control systems. 
  • Establish and maintain reliable remote communication, monitoring, and control systems. 
  • Configure and validate system performance prior to execution. 
  • Ensure continuous system stability and resolve technical disruptions. 
  • Maintain alignment between field and ROC systems. 
  • Configure logging systems, enable remote access, and align system parameters. 

STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION & COMMUNICATION 

  • Maintain clear, structured communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on plans, execution status, risks, and performance. 
  • Maintain clear, structured, and timely communication with stakeholders. 
  • Align field and office teams on operational status and execution decisions. 
  • Support coordinated responses to changes and non-routine events. 
  • Ensure accurate communication of operational plans, progress, and risks. 
  • Communicate logging status, acquisition progress, and data quality updates. 

DATA QUALITY, MONITORING & INTERPRETATION 

  • Ensure integrity, accuracy, and continuity of real-time operational data. 
  • Monitor key parameters and identify deviations or emerging risks. 
  • Interpret data trends to support timely and effective decision-making. 
  • Recommend adjustments to maintain operational control and performance. 
  • Deliver accurate and timely data outputs. 
  • Control depth correlation, verify log quality, and monitor cable performance. 

DOCUMENTATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 

  • Produce accurate, complete, and timely operational documentation. 
  • Ensure all required data and reports are captured and stored appropriately. 
  • Capture lessons learned and contribute to operational improvements. 
  • Support performance tracking, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. 
  • Document log acquisition results, validate deliverables, and record job quality outcomes. 

 Qualifications:

REQUIRED 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline 
  • Min 2 years of field wireline experience 
  • Completed training of WFRD Wireline FE program (open-hole & cased-hole)
  • Must-have WFRD Wireline field experience

PREFERRED 

  • Training in risk management, incident investigation, or continuous improvement methodologies. 
  • Completed Senior WL training WFRD program
  • Previous field engineer level 3 accomplished level

Skills: 

  • Knowledge of Oil & Gas operational processes, field execution workflows, and operational risk management principles.  
  • Knowledge of real-time operational monitoring, data interpretation, and remote operational support practices.  
  • Understanding of operational equipment, systems, and technical troubleshooting processes relevant to the assigned Product Line.  
  • Knowledge of safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational compliance expectations.  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess operational conditions and support timely decision-making.  
  • Ability to monitor multiple operational activities simultaneously in a high-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.  
  • Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills across field, office, and remote operational teams.  
  • Ability to identify operational risks, escalate concerns appropriately, and support mitigation activities.  
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams 

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