Weatherford International Ltd

Project Engineer - Surface Pumping Units

Weatherford International Ltd • $90K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years in engineering design and product development
  • Familiarity with API and international standards
  • 6+ years of PTC Creo modeling experience
  • Experience in bearing, gear, and lubrication design
  • Knowledge of fabrication, welding, and machining processes
  • Expertise in structural design and analysis
  • 5+ years with Artificial Lift systems, particularly Sucker Rod lift systems

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for new product development and Surface Pumping units
  • Design components to meet industry standards like OSHA, ISO, AS, and API
  • Evaluate and develop new engineering concepts from feasibility studies to preliminary design
  • Conduct design reviews and optimize existing product designs
  • Develop solutions to prevent product failures and analyze test results
  • Offer support on product lines, troubleshoot field issues, and manage Non-Conformance Reports
  • Lead the management of the PDM system for Surface Pumping Units
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to enhance design efficiency and effectiveness

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Engagement in innovative engineering projects
  • Involvement with industry standards and compliance
  • Chance to lead projects and drive product evolution
Full Job Description
Job Description

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position would be responsible to contribute technically to the development of new products and to provide engineering support expertise to Weatherford's Surface Pumping Unit products. The position is one of the main points of contact for the Product Development / Product Line groups and Customer Services team who determine the product requirements, as well as Manufacturing and their support team for making the products in line with the design parameters determined by Engineering. The role is measured by the successful leading of assigned engineering projects, and accurate interpretation of product specification into effective designs/drawings that can be used to manufacture the products against time and quality requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support to the development of new products and technology related to Surface Pumping units involving all aspects of engineering from initial studies and concept development through to calculations, detailed design, Finite Element Analysis, prototype build and testing
  • Design components and sub-assemblies for Surface Pumping units to make them comply with industry standards and specifications like OSHA, ISO, AS and API. Manage Electrical control system design to comply with various Electrical codes and certification standards
  • Contribute to the evolution of new concepts for engineering solutions. Evaluate the feasibility of concepts using the engineering domain and technical knowledge. Perform feasibility studies and select a few suitable engineering concepts based on the results to obtain approval of the concepts to progress into preliminary design stage
  • Participate in design review of initial concepts to identify the best possible trade-off design and suggest design optimization for existing products. Conduct computer based Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of different components of Pumping Units and identify areas with high stress concentration and validate them
  • Provide design solutions to eliminate premature failures. Conduct various lab tests to gather baseline data, analyze the data and interpret useful information from each result
  • Provide technical support for the Surface pumping unit product lines including technical solutions to field issues, manufacturing support, sustaining projects and other related engineering activities. Perform root cause analysis of field failures. Use performance tracking systems to investigate and disposition Non-Conformance Reports
  • Lead the PDM system management of Surface Pumping Units
  • Interface with manufacturing/production department, field and engineering representatives to develop robust, transparent and cost-effective designs. Suggest template modification and manufacturing modifications based on lean engineering concepts


Skills and Education

Essential:
  • At least 8 years of Engineering design and product development experience
  • Experience working with various API and other international standards
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in PTC Creo modeling and drawings
  • Experience in bearing selection, gear design and lubrication design
  • Detailed knowledge of fabrication processes, welding and machining processes
  • Detailed knowledge of structural design and analysis
  • At least 5 years of experience with Artificial Lift systems, especially Sucker Rod lift systems
  • At least 6 years of experience with Oilfield equipment design


Desirable:
  • Experience in a fabrication environment
  • Experience working in field operations providing failure analysis, technical support or field trials
  • Proficiency in welded component design
  • Proficiency in structural design and analysis
  • Proficiency in using PTC Windchill/PDM system
  • Familiarity with API / EN machinery directives/ Canadian electric code
  • Multi-lingual


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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
-8.7%
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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