Hilcorp-posted 9 months ago
Mid Level
Refugio, TX
Oil and Gas Extraction

The Slickline Operator plans, organizes, and conducts wireline operations on company-owned wells. This role may also involve supervising and/or working on small construction projects and assisting Field Operators in monitoring wells. A key responsibility is to help maintain a safe work environment for the company.

  • Thorough understanding of wireline operations including downhole and surface tools, pumps, power pack, pressure control equipment, wellheads, etc.
  • Rigs up lubricator, tool strings, and pumps for safe and efficient operation.
  • Maintains and inspects equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear and makes or recommends appropriate repairs.
  • Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
  • Changes out wireline retrievable gas lift valves, sets and retrieves plugs, cuts paraffin, makes tag runs, runs bottom hole pressure tools, fishes out wireline tools, bails fill, broaches out scale, etc.
  • Runs wireline operations on workover or drilling rigs as needed.
  • Communicates effectively with foremen, wellsite supervisors, and engineers.
  • Operates pumps and mobile telephone/radio.
  • Monitors wells as necessary and records pressures, rate, and fluid samples.
  • Ensures contract lift boat operates safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.
  • Completes daily reports and sends them to the Houston office.
  • Implements company's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) as needed.
  • Implements and adheres to all company safety policies and procedures and adheres to company's Good House-Keeping Rules.
  • Reports leaks or defective valves and equipment to foremen or engineers.
  • Tightens connections with wrenches, and greases and oils valves using grease gum and oilcan.
  • Supervises minor construction jobs which may include making lifts with the crane located on the lift boat.
  • Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and improvement.
  • Supports company vision and mission.
  • Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards, and is punctual to work and meetings.
  • Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a slickline/wireline operator.
  • Ability to work established work schedule.
  • Ability to work unsupervised while performing essential job responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates increasing degrees of understanding production facilities.
  • Anticipates potential problems that may occur during wireline operations and plans operations accordingly.
  • Demonstrates the ability to operate a wireline unit and associated equipment unsupervised while maintaining the equipment in a safe, environmentally sound condition.
  • Maintains neat and accurate records of the operations.
  • Demonstrates the ability to direct the work of and train other employees of lower rank and/or experience.
  • Demonstrates the ability and willingness to remain aware of and direct the whole scope of simultaneous activities at the job site on a routine basis.
  • Recognizes when non-standard or non-routine conditions exist on a well, notifies supervisory staff, and offers recommendations for solutions.
  • Basic mathematic and mechanical skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
  • Ability to consider safety in all decisions.
  • Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
  • Class B CDL Required.
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