Job Overview:

Weatherford currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Carbide Welder Fishing Tools to join the team in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The Carbide Welder's role involves the fusing of metals using Tungsten Carbide to produce specific products and provide support to Fishing Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out fabrication workshop duties at the well screens manufacturing site.
• Fabrication, Fitting and Welding of Products.
• Complete all functions in line with the QHHSE policy and procedures.
• Workshop duties and product manufacture.
• Maintain operational levels ensuring efficient and effective operation.
• Assist with the dispatch and packaging of WIP and completed items for shipments to third party suppliers and end clients.
• Make sure that all relevant information and paperwork associated with the work order is available prior to starting fabrication.
• Check the Weatherford material specification against the material issue sheet so that the correct procedure can be chosen for tacking and welding spools.
• Check the WPS against the drawings and or weld logs so that the correct procedure is being used.
• Check the welding consumables are correct against the WPS applicable for the work order being worked on.
• Check all WIP material issued by the stores matches the requirements of the drawings and work order information sheets.
• Record all relevant details as defined in the Weld and Weave and Plate log sheets provided in the work pack Identify requirements for NDT when fabricated items are available and reach NDT test stage as per the work order.
• Follow manufacturing instructions as defined in the drawings supplied with work orders.
• Record all relevant details as defined in the Weave Repair logs in accordance with the weave repair instructions where this is required to complete weave repairs.
• Liaise with maintenance and report any defective equipment to the supervisor or maintenance.
• Demonstrate a high standard of safety awareness and housekeeping with the 6S program in mind. This will include the layout of workshop in conjunction with the 6S program.
• Ensure all the items being manufactured are inspected before the next operation as per the work order routing and process control.
• Adhere to ISO 14001 environmental standard supporting efficient energy usage, waste segregation, clean-up of spills within the workshop environment and effective reporting of said events in line with company reporting standard.
• Assist supervision to optimize the flow of product throughout the production plant.
• Assist with forklift and crane maneuvers throughout the plant in accordance with operator training.
• 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.
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

Requirements:

• Tungsten Carbide experience is essential.
• 2-3+ years' experience within a fishing tools environment is required.
• Experience in the use of hand tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Experience in the use of a variety of welding machines.
• Experience in the use of a variety of welding rods, gases and processes.
• Experience in the use of a cutting torch or torch equipment.
• Knowledge of various temperatures for special materials and welding to engineering specifications.
• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations.

About Us:
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.
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.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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