Automation Lead - Digital Solutions

Job Overview

The Automation Lead will oversee and coordinate the planning, execution, and optimization of automation operations across Digital Solutions. This role focuses on managing the technical and operational aspects of automation deployment, leading a small team of field engineers, and ensuring high standards of safety, performance, and client satisfaction. While primarily office-based, the position includes periodic field visits for leadership oversight, audits, and critical commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead automation operations for projects across the Geozones.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and performance validation of automation systems and drives.
• Support planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for automation projects.
• Supervise field teams and ensure compliance with HSE and operational excellence standards.
• Coordinate with Product Line, Service Delivery, and Project Management teams for execution alignment.

Technical Oversight

People & Client Management

Innovation & Digital Enablement

Documentation & Reporting

Work Environment

Qualifications

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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.

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.