wireline operator

Weatherford

<div><p><b>Overview
</b></p><p>The Field Specialist III &ndash; Wireline is responsible for executing wireline operations at the well site, supporting safe and efficient intervention, data acquisition, and well integrity activities. The role applies solid technical knowledge of wireline equipment and services to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational performance.
</p><p>As a key member of the field team, the Field Specialist III &ndash; Wireline supports senior specialists, contributes to troubleshooting, and interfaces with the client while assisting in supervising field crews and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
</p><p><b>Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li>Execute wireline operations including rig-up, testing, and job execution for slickline and electric line services.
</li><li>Operate and maintain wireline units, pressure control equipment, logging tools, and intervention systems.
</li><li>Monitor job parameters and tool performance to ensure safe and efficient operations.
</li><li>Perform basic calculations related to depth control, tension, and well conditions.
</li><li>Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate complex technical problems when required.
</li><li>Ensure all job documentation, logs, and service reports are completed accurately and submitted on time.
</li><li>Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in safe and operational condition.
</li><li>Support inventory management and ensure availability of wireline tools and consumables.
</li><li>Assist in equipment failure investigations and contribute to root cause analysis.
</li><li>Support and guide junior crew members while ensuring adherence to procedures and safety standards.
</li><li>Maintain effective communication with clients and wellsite teams to support service delivery.
</li><li>Participate in safety meetings, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and risk assessments.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, well control requirements, and operational procedures.
</li><li>Be available on a 24-hour on-call basis to support wireline operations.
</li></ul><p><b>Skills
</b></p><ul><li>Good technical knowledge of wireline operations including slickline and electric line services.
</li><li>Understanding of pressure control equipment and well intervention techniques.
</li><li>Ability to operate and maintain wireline units and associated tools.
</li><li>Basic ability to interpret logging data and operational parameters.
</li><li>Problem-solving skills in field operations.
</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills.
</li><li>Ability to work in high-pressure field environments.
</li><li>Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent required.
</li><li>Technical certification or vocational training preferred.
</li><li>5-7 years of experience in oil and gas field operations with exposure to wireline services.
</li><li>Experience in slickline and/or electric line operations is required.
</li><li>Well control certification is an advantage.
</li><li>Willingness to travel extensively and work in rotational assignments (50&ndash;75%).</li></ul></div><p></p>

Field Specialist III - Wireline Services

<div><p><b>Job Overview
</b></p><p>The Field Operator II performs hands-on operational duties, utilizing Weatherford&rsquo;s equipment, machinery, and systems to support Wireline field operations. This role applies technical manuals, procedures, and work instructions to complete assignments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Field Operators are expected to maintain equipment, perform functional tests, and assist in rig-up and rig-down activities at well sites.
</p><p><b>Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li>Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) compliance.
</li><li>Perform field duties according to Weatherford policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and technical work instructions.
</li><li>Participate in daily operations, safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
</li><li>Conduct functional tests, inspection, and monitoring of equipment within assigned competence level.
</li><li>Perform maintenance activities including unloading, disassembly, cleaning, pressure testing, visual checking, assembly, and storage of tools.
</li><li>Rig up and rig down wireline equipment as per documented procedures.
</li><li>Clean, lubricate, operate, and repair equipment according to training and instructions.
</li><li>Service mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic components following work instructions.
</li><li>Drive vehicles such as pickups and trucks to transport equipment to well sites, maintaining a satisfactory driving record.
</li><li>Maintain effective communication with supervisors, team members, and stakeholders.
</li><li>Ensure service quality and continuously seek improvement opportunities in operational processes.
</li><li>Perform other assigned duties safely within the physical constraints of the job.
</li></ul><p><b>Skills
</b></p><ul><li>Basic mathematics and quality control analysis.
</li><li>Equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and monitoring.
</li><li>Critical thinking, active learning, and complex problem solving.
</li><li>Good reading, writing, judgment, and decision-making skills.
</li><li>Strong time management and task prioritization abilities.
</li><li>Physical capability to meet job demands, including equipment handling.
</li><li>Ability to visualize tools and equipment preparation for assembly and modifications.
</li><li>Ability to respond effectively to operational demands and emergencies.
</li><li>Basic computer skills.
</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>3-5 year of experience in the Oil &amp; Gas industry Wireline Field.
</li><li>High School Diploma.
</li><li>Must have Kuwait &ndash; Valid Heavy Driver License
</li><li>Ability reading and writing in English
</li>Ability to work rotational schedule: 3 Months on, followed by 1 Month off.<br>
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Heavey Driver Operator II - Wireline Services

<div><p><b>Job Overview
</b></p><p>The Field Operator I performs hands-on operational duties, utilizing Weatherford&rsquo;s equipment, machinery, and systems to support Wireline field operations. This role applies technical manuals, procedures, and work instructions to complete assignments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Field Operators are expected to maintain equipment, perform functional tests, and assist in rig-up and rig-down activities at well sites.
</p><p><b>Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li>Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) compliance.
</li><li>Perform field duties according to Weatherford policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and technical work instructions.
</li><li>Participate in daily operations, safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
</li><li>Conduct functional tests, inspection, and monitoring of equipment within assigned competence level.
</li><li>Perform maintenance activities including unloading, disassembly, cleaning, pressure testing, visual checking, assembly, and storage of tools.
</li><li>Rig up and rig down wireline equipment as per documented procedures.
</li><li>Clean, lubricate, operate, and repair equipment according to training and instructions.
</li><li>Service mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic components following work instructions.
</li><li>Drive vehicles such as pickups and trucks to transport equipment to well sites, maintaining a satisfactory driving record.
</li><li>Maintain effective communication with supervisors, team members, and stakeholders.
</li><li>Ensure service quality and continuously seek improvement opportunities in operational processes.
</li><li>Perform other assigned duties safely within the physical constraints of the job.
</li></ul><p><b>Skills
</b></p><ul><li>Basic mathematics and quality control analysis.
</li><li>Equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and monitoring.
</li><li>Critical thinking, active learning, and complex problem solving.
</li><li>Good reading, writing, judgment, and decision-making skills.
</li><li>Strong time management and task prioritization abilities.
</li><li>Physical capability to meet job demands, including equipment handling.
</li><li>Ability to visualize tools and equipment preparation for assembly and modifications.
</li><li>Ability to respond effectively to operational demands and emergencies.
</li><li>Basic computer skills.
</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>0&ndash;1 year of experience in the Oil &amp; Gas industry.
</li><li>High School Diploma.
</li><li>Must have Kuwait &ndash; Valid Heavy Driver License
</li><li>Ability reading and writing in English
</li>Ability to work rotational schedule: 3 Months on, followed by 1 Month off.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>#LI-MD1</b></p></div><p></p>

Heavy Driver Operator I - Wireline Services

<div><p><b>Job Overview:
</b></p><p>The Field Operations Crew Chief &ndash; Wireline is responsible for leading and supervising wireline field operations at client sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing wireline jobs, managing crew members, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with all safety and operational procedures.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Lead and supervise the wireline crew in executing field operations across various sites.
</li><li>Coordinate pre-job planning with clients, engineers, and internal teams.
</li><li>Ensure proper preparation, loading, and transportation of wireline equipment.
</li><li>Oversee maintenance, calibration, and functionality of wireline tools and logging units.
</li><li>Maintain accurate job documentation, including logs, reports, and records.
</li><li>Promote and enforce safety procedures and quality control standards.
</li><li>Act as the primary on-site contact with the client, ensuring satisfaction and resolving issues.
</li>Train and mentor junior crew members and operators.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills:
</b></p><ul><li>In-depth knowledge in Openhole and Casedhole operations
</li><li>In-depth knowledge in 10K pressure control equipment
</li><li>In-depth knowledge in fishing operations
</li><li>Strong leadership and team management abilities.
</li><li>Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
</li><li>In-depth knowledge of wireline tools, operations, and safety protocols.
</li><li>Familiarity with Kuwait&rsquo;s oilfield operational standards and local regulations.
</li><li>Ability to work in high-pressure environments and remote field locations.
</li>Proficiency in troubleshooting and decision-making on-site.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications
</b></p><p><b>Required:
</b></p><ul><li>Diploma or Technical Degree in Engineering or related field.
</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in wireline operations, including 3&ndash;5 years in a supervisory role.
</li><li>Proven field experience in Kuwait wireline operations.
</li><li>Heavy Driving License (Kuwait or equivalent).
</li><li><p>Knowledge of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) standards and procedures.
</p><p><b>Preferred:
</b></p></li><li>Heavy Driving License (Kuwait or equivalent).
</li><li>Knowledge of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) standards and procedures.
</li>Certifications in Well Control, H2S, or other relevant oilfield safety courses.<br>
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Field Operator Crew Chief - Wireline Services

Halliburton

<div><p>We are looking for the right people &mdash; people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world&rsquo;s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Duties</b></h2></div><div><p>
Under direct supervision the successful candidate will :</p><ul><li>
rigs-up and rigs-down surface and down hole well logging equipment, operates rig hoist and pressure control equipment on work locations for the purpose of recording information about sub-surface geologic formations.</li><li>
Rigs-up and rigs-down of surface and down-hole well logging equipment including electric, nuclear, sonic, other well logging tools, and pressure control equipment.</li><li>
Operates well logging equipment at job site.</li><li>
Operates pressure control equipment. Assembles down hole well logging tools (electric, nuclear, sonic, and other well logging tools).</li><li>
Maintains, cleans and performs preventative maintenance on down-hole and surface well logging equipment. Performs pre and post job vehicle and equipment inspections and associated paperwork and/or reports. Provides guidance and training to less experienced Service</li><li>
Operators and Operator Assistant staff. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.</li><li>
Consequences of error are easily measured and can be confined. S</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><p>
kills are typically acquired through successful completion of high school or similar education and 1 year of experience as a Service Operator-L&amp;P, I. Licensure to drive commercial equipment may be required in certain locations. Successful completion of Well Control Accreditation Program may be required (optional). Successful completion of water survival training may be required. Given the nature of oil field service work, the ability to communicate effectively with others is necessary. The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is required. Basic reading comprehension and writing skills are required. Basic computer skills are required. Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Must be knowledgeable with HMS standards and guidelines for the PSL personnel. Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and guidelines. Promotes and takes an active part in quality improvement processes.</p></div></div></div><p><b>
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation</b>.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Location</b></p><p>
Jubail Highway Abu Hadria Exit, Al-Khobar, Al Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Details</b></p><p><b>
Requisition Number:</b> 207793
<br>
<b>Experience Level: </b>Experienced Hire<br>
<b>Job Family:</b> Operations<br>
<b>Product Service Line: </b>Wireline and Perforating
<br>
<b>Full Time / Part Time: </b>Full Time</p><p><b>
Additional Locations for this position:</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation Information</b><br>
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.</p></div>

Service Operator II- Logging & Perforating

<div><p>We are looking for the right people &mdash; people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world&rsquo;s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Duties</b></h2></div><div><p>
Under strict supervision, the successful candidate will :</p><ul><li>
Assists during rigging-up and rigging-down of surface and down hole well logging equipment on work locations for the purpose of recording information about sub-surface geologic formations.</li><li>
Learns basic oil well operations including the identification of different rig types and drill string components,</li><li>
Blow Out Prevention (BOP) procedures and equipment, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures and guidelines, and other appropriate safety and service quality protocols and guidelines.</li><li>
Assists during the operation of well logging equipment at job site. Learns to assemble down hole well logging tools (electric, nuclear, sonic, and other well logging tools).</li><li>
Learns to maintain, clean and perform preventative maintenance on down-hole and surface well logging equipment.</li><li>
Assists in the performance of pre and post job vehicle and equipment inspections and associated paperwork and/or reports. Job tasks, correctly performed, have minimal impact upon the viability of the organization. Error is readily ascertainable by the supervisor and can be corrected.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><p>
Skills are typically acquired through successful completion of high school or similar education. Licensure to drive commercial equipment may be required in certain locations. Successful completion of Well Control Accreditation Program may be required (some locations). Successful completion of water survival training may be required. Given the nature of oil field service work, the ability to communicate effectively with others is necessary. The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is required. Basic reading comprehension and writing skills are required. Basic computer skills are preferred. Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and guidelines. Promotes and takes an active part in quality improvement processes. This is the entry level position into the service operator job family.</p></div></div></div><p><b>
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation</b>.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Location</b></p><p>
Jubail Highway Abu Hadria Exit, Al-Khobar, Al Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Details</b></p><p><b>
Requisition Number:</b> 207481
<br>
<b>Experience Level: </b>Entry-Level<br>
<b>Job Family:</b> Operations<br>
<b>Product Service Line: </b>Wireline and Perforating
<br>
<b>Full Time / Part Time: </b>Full Time</p><p><b>
Additional Locations for this position:</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation Information</b><br>
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.</p></div>

Operator assistant I - Logging & Perforating

<div><p>We are looking for the right people &mdash; people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world&rsquo;s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Duties</b></h2></div><div><p>
Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will :</p><ul><li>
Rigs-up and rigs-down surface and down hole well logging equipment on work locations for the purpose of recording information about sub-surface geologic formations.</li><li>
Rigs-up and rigs-down surface and down-hole well logging equipment including electric, nuclear, sonic, other well logging tools, and pressure control equipment.</li><li>
Operates well logging equipment at job site. Assembles down hole well logging tools (electric, nuclear, sonic, and other well logging tools).</li><li>
Maintains, cleans and performs preventative maintenance on down-hole and surface well logging equipment.</li><li>
Performs pre and post job vehicle and equipment inspections and associated paperwork and/or reports.</li><li>
Learns how to operate pressure control equipment. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.</li><li>
Consequences of error are easily measured and can be confined.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><p>
Skills are typically acquired through successful completion of high school or similar education and 6 months of experience as an Operator Assistant-L&amp;P, II. Licensure to drive commercial equipment may be required in certain locations. Successful completion of Well Control Accreditation Program may be required (optional). Successful completion of water survival training may be required. Given the nature of oil field service work, the ability to communicate effectively with others is necessary. The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is required. Basic reading comprehension and writing skills are required. Basic computer skills are preferred. Must be knowledgeable on HMS standards and guidelines for PSL personnel. Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and guidelines. Promotes and takes an active part in quality improvement processes.</p></div></div></div><p><b>
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation</b>.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Location</b></p><p>
Jubail Highway Abu Hadria Exit, Al-Khobar, Al Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Details</b></p><p><b>
Requisition Number:</b> 207830
<br>
<b>Experience Level: </b>Experienced Hire<br>
<b>Job Family:</b> Operations<br>
<b>Product Service Line: </b>Wireline and Perforating
<br>
<b>Full Time / Part Time: </b>Full Time</p><p><b>
Additional Locations for this position:</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation Information</b><br>
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.</p></div>

Service Operator I- Logging & Perforating

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