Job description

Overview

The Thru Tubing Field Specialist II is responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful execution of complex thru-tubing well intervention operations in onshore and offshore environments. The role provides technical leadership in operational planning, tool selection, BHA design, and well intervention execution while ensuring compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and QHSE policies. As the primary field representative, the specialist supports operational excellence, customer engagement, and the development of junior personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and execute complex thru-tubing operations in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Provide technical leadership on tool selection, BHA design, hydraulic simulations, and operational planning.
• Lead field crews during mobilization, rig-up, job execution, troubleshooting, and demobilization activities.
• Review job programs, risk assessments, and equipment readiness before operations.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize non-productive time.
• Prepare accurate operational reports, service documentation, and post-job summaries.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior personnel to enhance technical competency and operational performance.
• Ensure efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, and resources.
• Maintain compliance with QHSE standards, company policies, and industry regulations while promoting a strong safety culture.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of thru-tubing and well intervention operations.

  
  

• Expertise in fishing, milling, cleanout, cutting, wellbore isolation, and remedial interventions. 

  
  

• Strong understanding of coiled tubing, drill pipe, and production tubing conveyed services. 

  
  

• Proficiency in BHA design, tool deployment, troubleshooting, and hydraulic simulations. 

  
  

• Knowledge of well control principles, risk assessment, and operational risk management. 

  
  

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

  
  

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. 

  
  

• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, high-pressure, and multicultural environments.

  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Petroleum Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant Well Intervention, Coiled Tubing, Thru Tubing, or Oilfield Services certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in thru-tubing well intervention operations (Rig Site).
• Proven experience supervising and executing interventions using coiled tubing, drill pipe, and production tubing.
• Hands-on experience in fishing, milling, cleanout, cutting, completion intervention, and wellbore remediation operations.
• Experience planning and executing complex onshore and offshore intervention projects.
• Good understanding of hydraulic simulation tools, well control practices, QHSE requirements, and risk management processes.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to work independently at customer locations.
• Willingness to travel extensively (75% or greater), including domestic and international assignments.

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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. 

Join Us: 

Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.  

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.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma