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Weatherford is hiring a Repair & Maintenance Supervisor in Abu Dhabi to oversee inspection and maintenance of field tools including downhole tools. You will lead planning, supervise workshop operations, set priorities, and ensure safety, quality and HSE standards while driving preventive maintenance, upgrades and retrofits. Ideal candidates hold a technical diploma or engineering degree, 4-6 years in oil and gas with supervisory experience, and strong skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic systems; familiarity with NDT/NDE, ATEX and quality management is expected. To apply, tailor your resume to show leadership, safety outcomes, uptime improvements, JHA facilitation, root cause analysis and LEAN projects, and downhole tool experience for onsite Abu Dhabi work. Weatherford is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Overview
The Repair & Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the inspection, testing, qualification, repair, and maintenance of field tools and equipment. The role ensures effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance, retrofits, and upgrades across electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and data acquisition systems, including downhole tools. The supervisor leads maintenance activities, supervises workshop operations, assigns priorities, and ensures compliance with company standards, safety regulations, and operational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of corporate governance and ensure compliance with security, quality, HSE policies, and industry regulations.
- Promote a strong culture of quality, health, safety, security, and environmental stewardship.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, process optimization, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to quality management systems and continuous improvement efforts.
- Conduct and lead daily operations meetings, safety briefings, and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) sessions.
- Maintain equipment, facilities, and work areas in a safe, clean, and operational condition.
- Supervise repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Oversee assembly, installation, testing, calibration, and repair of tools and equipment.
- Inspect components and assess dimensional changes or wear using precision measurement tools.
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance, modifications, and upgrade activities.
- Ensure accurate testing, qualification, and calibration of tools in line with company procedures.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Review and approve work orders, service reports, maintenance records, and system entries.
- Monitor accurate time tracking and reporting in maintenance systems.
- Oversee workshop and laboratory operations, assign schedules, and monitor staff productivity.
- Assess repair requirements and estimate maintenance costs.
- Coordinate ordering and inventory management of spare parts, tools, and consumables.
- Report equipment failures and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with budgetary requirements and financial policies.
- Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance management.
- Promote LEAN principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and ethical conduct while enforcing standards and procedures.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
- Ability to diagnose complex equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Understanding of hazardous materials, radioactive sources, explosives, NDT/NDE processes, and ATEX requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding, and monitoring capabilities.
- Critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, schematics, and procedures.
- Effective leadership and team management capabilities.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Quality control and inspection expertise to ensure compliance with standards.
- Proficiency in maintenance reporting systems and work order management software.
- Strong safety awareness and commitment to HSE standards.
- Ability to identify process improvements and implement best practices.
- Physical capability to meet the role’s demands when required.
Qualifications
- Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline).
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including hands-on maintenance and repair.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a repair and maintenance, workshop, or field service environment.
- Experience with downhole tools, data acquisition systems, and oilfield equipment is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of quality systems, HSE requirements, and maintenance best practices.
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 energy operation.
We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
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