Weatherford International Ltd

Project Engineer - Completions

Weatherford International Ltd • $100K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
  • 7+ years of experience in new product development and validation.
  • Proven ability to conduct stress analysis on pressure vessels.
  • Expertise in 3D CREO CAD modeling is essential.
  • Familiarity with API standards relevant to completion tools.
  • Project management skills are crucial for success in this role.
  • Experience with FEA is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop downhole oil and gas completion tools using CAD software.
  • Perform complex engineering calculations related to material strength, stress analysis, and mechanical properties.
  • Modify existing designs to fulfill customer specifications or requirements.
  • Create new engineering layouts for product fit and function validation.
  • Prepare comprehensive design packages for internal reviews.
  • Coordinate prototype manufacturing and field testing activities.
  • Analyze test data to verify product compliance with technical specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge Intelligent Completion products.
  • Hands-on involvement in prototype assembly and testing.
  • Collaboration with a skilled engineering team in a dynamic environment.
  • Opportunity for professional development and skills enhancement.
  • Engagement in diverse engineering challenges across various phases of product development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Overview:

Weatherford has a great opportunity for a Project Engineer to join the Completion Team at Spencer Road, Houston TX.

As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for the design and development of downhole oil and gas completion tools from concept through finished product using 3D CREO CAD modeling. Perform design analysis, including complex stress analysis and FEA. Support hands-on prototype assembly and testing in a lab environment in accordance with API 11D1, API 19AC, and other applicable industry standards.

Responsibilities:
  • Exposure to Intelligent Completion products and operations.
  • Performs fundamental engineering tasks within the established Product Development Process. These tasks include but are not limited to:
    • Strength of material problems
    • Electromechanical products
    • Stress analysis
    • Torque
    • Tension
    • Burst
    • Collapse
    • Compression
    • Complexed statics and dynamics
    • Material selection
    • Cost estimation
    • Tolerance studies
  • Modify existing products to meet internal or external customer requirements.
  • Creates new engineering layouts for fit, form and function checking.
  • Prepares calculations and design packages as required to complete design reviews.
  • Prepares, checks and or directs the preparation of detailed drawings and layouts.
  • Coordinates the manufacture of prototypes.
  • Develop experimental test programs.
  • Builds test tools and test fixtures in the test lab.
  • Analyses test data to determine if the product meets predetermined technical specifications.
  • Participates in and understands the analysis of failures.
  • Prevents or eliminates defects in new or existing products.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of fundamental design tools such as threaded connections, seals, plated surfaces, heat treating, etc.
  • Performs advanced engineering tasks such as fluid dynamics, vibrations, etc.
  • Creates performance envelopes that show the limits of the tool to the customer.
  • Coordinates all activities associated with technical developments, scheduling, budgeting, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
  • Proactively develops and communicates design guidelines for the department.

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Minimum of 7 years of new product development design and validation experience, including work aligned with API 11D1 and API 19AC.
  • Experience performing stress analysis on thick- and thin-walled pressure vessels; project management skills are essential.
  • FEA experience.

Preferred:
  • Familiarity with API 19G1, 19G2, and 19G3.
  • Hydraulic and gas sealing experience.
  • Experience designing welded or heat-treated assemblies.


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About Weatherford International Ltd

Weatherford International Ltd is a multinational oilfield service company that provides innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The company operates in more than 80 countries and has a network of approximately 620 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. Weatherford's product and service portfolio includes drilling services, well construction, completion, stimulation, production, and intervention services. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Learn more about Weatherford International Ltd
Size
17,200 employees
Market Cap
$3.4 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
5 Year Trend
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