Operations Manager – Tubular Running Services and Intervention Services and Drilling Tools (ISDT) Full Time

The Role

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead TRS and ISDT operations in India. This is a newly created role with responsibility for managing field operations, service delivery, safety, quality, financial performance and customer support across both product lines.

The role will oversee a team of Operations Supervisors, Coordinators, Account Managers and Project Engineers, with indirect responsibility for a wider operational workforce of 50+ people. This position is suited to someone who has strong hands-on deepwater experience, has managed complex field operations, and can lead teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day TRS and ISDT field operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery.
• Manage operational planning, crew utilisation, asset utilisation, inventory and equipment readiness.
• Provide technical and logistical support to field teams and customers before, during and after jobs.
• Take ownership of P&L performance across the product lines, including forecasting, cost control, budgeting, capex, inventory and receivables.
• Drive operational KPIs, service quality, safety performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach and manage direct reports, with indirect responsibility for a larger field workforce.
• Partner closely with Sales, Service Quality, Technical Sales and Shared Services to support customer requirements and business growth.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and support commercial discussions, bids, pricing and job delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Weatherford’s HSE, quality, operational and financial processes.
• Support recruitment, retention, performance management and development of key operational talent.

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 7+ years’ relevant operations experience, ideally with 8–15 years’ overall experience.
• Strong hands-on deepwater experience is essential.
• Experience managing field operations, crews, equipment/assets and complex projects.
• Previous people leadership experience, ideally managing supervisors, coordinators, engineers or field teams.
• At least 2 years’ exposure to P&L, budgeting, forecasting or cost control.
• Strong understanding of product line operations, technical job planning and service quality requirements.
• Experience working in a matrix organisation with strong collaboration across operations, sales, service quality and support functions.
• Customer-focused, commercially aware and confident making decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, influencing, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Suitable backgrounds may include Operations Manager, Project Manager, Drilling Engineer, Senior Drilling Engineer, Drilling Superintendent or experienced Operations Supervisor ready to step up.

Why Weatherford

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company, delivering innovative technologies and services to customers across the energy sector. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a newly created leadership position, manage two key product lines, and directly influence operational performance, customer satisfaction and business growth in India.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.