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Manufacturing Project SpecialistWeatherford • Savli, Gujarat, India
Manufacturing Project Specialist

Manufacturing Project Specialist

Weatherford • Savli, Gujarat, India
30+ days ago
Job description
The Project Specialist - Facility Relocation is responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of a major facility move within the Oil & Gas and Manufacturing and Repair sector, involving the transfer of high-value, complex machinery and skilled personnel across both domestic and international locations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational continuity, compliance, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring a safe and efficient transition aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end relocation strategy and project planning, including feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments, resource allocation, and phased execution timelines
  • Establish strong project governance frameworks, including reporting structures, stakeholder communication plans, and performance tracking mechanisms
  • Oversee complex machinery relocation, including decommissioning, transportation, reinstallation, and commissioning with minimal operational downtime
  • Coordinate with OEMs, engineering teams, and logistics vendors to ensure precise handling, infrastructure readiness, and compliance with safety and operational standards
  • Manage workforce relocation, including employee transition planning, immigration/visa processes, housing, and onboarding support while ensuring compliance with labor laws and policies
  • Act as the central point of coordination across cross-functional teams (Engineering, HSE, IT, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance) and external vendors, including SLA management and performance monitoring
  • Drive seamless execution and transition, aligning relocation activities with operational schedules, while developing contingency and risk mitigation plans
  • Ensure adherence to HSE, ISO/API standards, and global regulatory requirements, including customs and hazardous material handling
  • Lead post-move validation and stabilization, including equipment testing, certifications, audits, and continuous improvement through lessons learned

Key Competencies
  • Strategic Project Leadership - Proven ability to lead complex, multi-phase relocation projects in regulated environments.
  • Technical & Industry Knowledge - Understanding of oilfield equipment, mechanical systems, production workflows, and utility requirements.
  • Cross-Border Coordination - Experience working across multiple geographies, understanding local compliance and cultural factors.
  • Communication & Influence - Skilled in engaging with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors.
  • Risk & Change Management - Strong ability to identify risks and manage resistance during transitions involving workforce and operational disruption.
  • Attention to Detail - Precision in planning logistics for heavy machinery and sensitive manufacturing environments, and all other plant construction activities.
  • Deep familiarity with plant consolidation, closures, transfers and stand-ups in cross-border facility movement. Including familiarity with local construction processes, phasing, and permitting .
  • Must have strong, results-driven Project Manager skillset with proven experience leading facility closures via stage-gate project management methodologies.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Operations, or related field.
  • Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2) strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in industrial facility moves or major capital projects within the Oil & Gas or Manufacturing industry.
  • Proven experience relocating large, mission-critical equipment internationally and coordinating personnel logistics across borders.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, API Q1/Q2, OSHA, and international trade and transport regulations.

Travel Requirements
  • Willingness to travel up to 20-30% within the Middle East based on project location and execution timelines, including international assignments and site readiness assessments.


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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