Fishing Tool Supervisor
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Energy/Power Generation
Field/Service Technician, Operations Management
JOB DESCRIPTION
Weatherford have a great opportunity for experienced Fishing Tool Supervisor to join the Intervention Services & Drilling Tools Team in Jane Lew, West Virginia. The Fishing Tool Supervisor will support fishing and well re-entry operations in the field. This role involves running a wide variety of fishing and re-entry equipment, while proactively advising clients during open-hole and cased-hole fishing operations, workovers, slot recoveries, and abandonment projects.
This is a senior level job for experienced Field Specialists, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to support decision-making during ongoing operations in often dynamic and fast-changing environments. The Fishing Tool Supervisor plays a crucial role in executing field operations in accordance with operational plans and ensuring deliveries meet or exceed customer expectations. A good knowledge of fishing tools, the well environment and rig systems is essential for this role.
Weatherford have a great opportunity for experienced Fishing Tool Supervisor to join the Intervention Services & Drilling Tools Team in Jane Lew, West Virginia. The Fishing Tool Supervisor will support fishing and well re-entry operations in the field. This role involves running a wide variety of fishing and re-entry equipment, while proactively advising clients during open-hole and cased-hole fishing operations, workovers, slot recoveries, and abandonment projects.
This is a senior level job for experienced Field Specialists, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to support decision-making during ongoing operations in often dynamic and fast-changing environments. The Fishing Tool Supervisor plays a crucial role in executing field operations in accordance with operational plans and ensuring deliveries meet or exceed customer expectations. A good knowledge of fishing tools, the well environment and rig systems is essential for this role.
Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
Weatherford have a great opportunity for experienced Fishing Tool Supervisor to join the Intervention Services & Drilling Tools Team in Jane Lew, West Virginia. The Fishing Tool Supervisor will support fishing and well re-entry operations in the field. This role involves running a wide variety of fishing and re-entry equipment, while proactively advising clients during open-hole and cased-hole fishing operations, workovers, slot recoveries, and abandonment projects.
This is a senior level job for experienced Field Specialists, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to support decision-making during ongoing operations in often dynamic and fast-changing environments. The Fishing Tool Supervisor plays a crucial role in executing field operations in accordance with operational plans and ensuring deliveries meet or exceed customer expectations. A good knowledge of fishing tools, the well environment and rig systems is essential for this role.
- Operate and maintain Fishing and Re-entry equipment in the field.
- Provide onsite support to customer during ongoing field operations.
- Assist in testing and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
- Daily reporting of field operations for ongoing Fishing and Re-entry operations.
- Work hand in hand with the onshore operations team.
- Recommend measures to improve methods, performance, and quality to increase efficiency.
- Accurate and thorough completion of job reports in a timely basis.
- Support onshore maintenance activities if required.
- Participate in all client and Weatherford safety systems during ongoing operations as required.
- Must have the ability to grasp and adapt to changing work environment and conditions.
- Must be able to perform basic problem solving and troubleshooting when needed.
- Continue training to expand knowledge and experience of Fishing and Re-entry operations and services.
- 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.
- Required to work on 24-hour call status.
- Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
- 3-7+ years fishing and whipstock experience.
- High School diploma (or Secondary School Diploma or equivalent) as minimum. Preferred 2 years College degree.
- General knowledge of oilfield equipment.
- Mechanical ability necessary to perform repairs.
- Valid Driver license.
- Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel computer skills.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently when required.
- Strong team player who collaborates closely with colleagues. Effective teamwork is non-negotiable for success in this role.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to follow instructions.
- Ability to be on-call 24/7.
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