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Metallurgist - Reciprocating Rod Lift SystemsWeatherford • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Metallurgist - Reciprocating Rod Lift Systems

Metallurgist - Reciprocating Rod Lift Systems

Weatherford • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Metallurgist to join our team in Mumbai. This role focuses on conducting failure analysis of downhole components within the Rod Lift division to identify root causes such as fatigue, corrosion, and overload.The position involves close collaboration with lab technicians, engineers, and field teams to plan, prioritize, and execute investigations, ensuring timely and accurate technical reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to work on real-world failure investigations in a global energy organization, contributing directly to product reliability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform detailed root-cause failure analysis on downhole components.
  • Analyze fracture surfaces to identify failure mechanisms.
  • Conduct microstructure evaluation to support failure investigations.
  • Prepare and examine samples using grinding, polishing, etching, hardness testing, and microscopy techniques.
  • Plan and prioritize multiple failure investigations in coordination with product line teams.
  • Guide and support lab technicians on scheduling and execution of analysis work.
  • Prepare clear and concise technical reports outlining findings and conclusions.
  • Communicate results and updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Support product improvement initiatives through failure trend analysis.


Skills:
  • Strong expertise in metallurgical failure analysis, including fatigue, corrosion, and overload mechanisms.
  • Hands-on experience in fracture analysis and microstructure evaluation.
  • Proficiency in sample preparation techniques (grinding, polishing, etching, hardness testing).
  • Ability to interpret incomplete or complex data to determine root causes.
  • Strong technical report writing and documentation skills.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 5-6 years of experience in metallurgical failure analysis.
  • Experience working in laboratory environments with testing and analysis equipment.
  • Exposure to non-destructive testing methods such as dye penetrant, eddy current, or magnetic particle testing (preferred).
  • Experience working with cross-functional or global teams (preferred).
  • Prior experience guiding or coordinating technicians or small teams is an advantage.


About Us


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.
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