Slickline Operator

Summary: Equipment Operators are primarily responsible for the running of down-hole tools and equipment while supervising and training Assistants. Should be continuously advancing their knowledge and skill set to move into a supervisor position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and mentors Slickline Assistants and completes on the job evaluations.
• Provides assistance the Slickline Assistants in some aspects of rigging up and down of equipment.·
• Operates Slickline unit performing down-hole work until job is completed for day.
• Checks all equipment to make sure it is secured and put away.
• Completes all field tickets and forward to appropriate processing office in a timely manner. Calls costs in daily.
• Acquires an acute knowledge of the current price book.
• Ability to trouble shoot down hole problems.
• Able to make gauge runs, inspect safety valves, run down-hole pressures and cut paraffin.
• Ability to complete gas-lift jobs.
• Ability to rig up 3/16 unit and grease seal unit with a supervisor.
• Performs simple fishing jobs.
• Ability to work a “24 hour on call” schedule.
• Responsible for ensuring that all required training is current at all times.
• Responsible for attending all safety related meetings and follow all safety regulations and guidelines as defined by Cardinal or its customers.
• Maintains a safe work area or job site by following Cardinal’s Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) and Standard Operating (SOP’s) procedures manuals.

Level II- all of the above along with the following:

• Ability to understand and trouble-shoot problem wells and set pack-offs.
• Rig up 3/16 cable, swab, and run alloy lines, without a supervisor.
• Knowledge of fishing operations.

Senior Level- all of the above along with the following:

• Able to supervise any Slickline operation.
• Gaining the expertise to move into a supervisor position.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises employees directly or through subordinate supervisors, while performing Slickline work.

Education/Experience:

•  High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Level I– Minimum of two to five years Slickline experience preferred and completed T-2 Training.
• Level II- Minimum of five to eight years Slickline experience preferred.
• Senior Level- Minimum of eight to ten years Slickline experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/abilities:

• Current practices, equipment, materials, and supplies used in the Slickline services business.
• Good verbal and written communication and troubleshooting skills.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Accurately complete/maintain necessary reports/records in a timely and legible manner, in accordance with applicable procedures and/or work order.
• Deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Physical Demands: