Domain Champion Geomechanics

Job Overview

To lead the alignment and integration of answer products related to Geomechanics and other relevant domains under the Drilling Engineering and Interpretation and Evaluation Services group throughout the organization, acting as the focal point between Geozone operations, Global product line, software, and R&D for the development and sustaining of answer products involving Geomechanics. This role is expected to drive initiatives related to Geomechanics in alignment with GPL strategy and the operational requirements of different geographies.   

Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategy throughout the organization for alignment of the Geomechanics activities to support Drilling Services and other relevant product lines as established by management
• Determines areas of focus and development for the Geomechanics domain based on alignment with business priorities
• Ensures alignment of the Weatherford Geomechanics products with the internal and external needs, as well as integration with other relevant subsurface evaluation domains across the different geographies. 
• Active interactions and coordination with customers as well as timely support to WFRD operations teams to maintain and develop further business for Weatherford's various segments supported by the geomechanics expertise
• Defines innovative workflows relevant to the location that include the Geomechanics domain to provide integrated technical solutions to customers
• Builds and delivers detailed Geomechanics training courses internally and/or externally. 
• Participates actively in relevant technical societies (SPE, SPWLA, etc) according to business priorities
• Provide training to all Geomechanics personnel, locally and globally 
• Assists operations teams across product lines on post-mortem root-cause analysis on operations related to the Geomechanics domains 
• Knows and understands Weatherford’s Operational Excellence & Performance System (OEPS) and the Quality Policy and complies with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures, and Workplace Instructions
• Performs all other activities/duties as indicated by direct and functional management. 

Skills:

• Ability to analyze a wide variety of subsurface evaluation scenarios to determine workflows and technologies of relevance to solve client’s challenges (internal or external). 
• Detailed knowledge of the customer’s main objectives in subsurface characterization and their relevance to WFRD business. 
• General knowledge of the different WFRD segments and their relevance to the Geomechanics domains to identify opportunities for integrated solutions and to design collaboration plans
• Financial understanding of key metrics for project evaluation
• Must be self-motivated & an effective domain lead
• Ability to develop and deliver professional presentations
• Strong organizational and effective communication skills 
• Must be able to make decisions and be able to identify and implement appropriate improvements
• Excellent leadership, strong interpersonal, negotiating, influencing, and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability and willingness to develop business acumen skills through internal and external courses, and practical on-the-job training.

Qualifications:

• BSc. In Engineering or Science in an accredited university
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Geomechanics and subsurface evaluation domains 

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