Well Decommissioning Leader North Sea Area
6 days ago
Aberdeen
Job Overview: The Well Decommissioning Leader North Sea Area will oversee the operational execution and business development of well decommissioning projects in the United Kingdom (UK) at Weatherford, ensuring alignment with governance standards, customer objectives, and technological advancements. This role is pivotal in driving business growth within the UK, fostering successful partnerships, and expanding market presence. The Well Decommissioning Leader will ensure engineering excellence while maintaining alignment with the company's product lines and commercial strategies. A critical measure of success for this role will be the achievement of financial results. This includes identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, negotiating favorable terms with partners, and continuously improving financial outcomes through innovative solutions and effective resource management. The Well Decommissioning Leader will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that optimize revenue growth, cost efficiency and profitability, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and contribute positively to the company's bottom line. Responsibilities: Business Development: • Drive business development initiatives to expand market presence and secure new well decommissioning projects within the UK., • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local technology providers and stakeholders to enhance business opportunities., • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, negotiating favorable terms with partners to drive revenue growth and profitability., • Lead the operational execution of well decommissioning projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently, safely, and within budget., • Enforce operational standards and procedures to enhance project performance and compliance with industry regulations., • Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful project delivery., • In partnership with UK leadership, implement strategic decision-making processes to drive business development, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market opportunities., • Enforce governance frameworks that promote financial accountability and transparency in project execution., • Oversee the evaluation and approval of key projects, ensuring they meet financial performance targets and strategic goals., • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with technology providers and stakeholders within the UK to drive commercial success and sustainability goals., • Identify and leverage cutting-edge technologies that enhance well decommissioning processes, leading to increased market competitiveness and profitability., • Align well decommissioning strategies with the company's goals and objectives within the UK, identifying synergies and opportunities for value creation., • Develop and implement strategies to optimize financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and contribute positively to the company's bottom line., • Strategic Thinking., • Leadership and People Management., • Technical Expertise in Well Decommissioning., • Commercial Acumen., • Stakeholder Management., • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Geosciences, or a related field. A master's degree or MBA is preferred., • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a significant focus on well decommissioning., • Proven track record in leading complex engineering projects, including FEED., • Strong experience in partnership development and technology adoption within the UK., • Extensive knowledge of decommissioning regulations, standards, best practices, and market dynamics in the UK., • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. 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. #LI-AM1