Wireline Operator

Yellowjacket Oilfield Services LLC•Sibley, IA

About The Position

Yellowjacket Oilfield Services, LLC, a privately held oilfield services company, provides fishing and rental, wireline, thru tubing, and other oilfield services across North America and offshore. The company is seeking a Wireline Operator to support wireline operations and equipment handling. The role involves installing and disassembling wireline and pressure control equipment, operating and maintaining trucks and equipment, transporting and documenting equipment, and supporting crew members in the shop and in the field. Work must comply with applicable safety guidelines, industry standards, equipment certifications, transportation regulations, and regulations governing wireline explosives operations. The position requires flexibility to work schedules based on business needs and to travel as the job requires.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid CDL and an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
Ability to obtain a CDL with Hazmat endorsement and a state blaster license in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, particularly under pressure when priorities change or emergencies occur.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, twist, squat, crawl, and walk; work may involve long periods of standing or sitting.
Ability to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic writing, math, and computer skills.
Flexibility to work any schedule based on business needs and travel as the job requires.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening, testing, and job-relevant hiring requirements.

Nice To Haves

CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
State blaster license.

Responsibilities

Install and disassemble (rig up and rig down) wireline and pressure control equipment according to original equipment manufacturer standards, including verifying applicable certifications.
Assemble, secure, and disconnect equipment.
Monitor, evaluate, and adjust processes or equipment to maximize quality and efficiency while following safety guidelines and industry standards.
Perform shipping, loading, and unloading duties; follow standard shipping practices and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including applicable routing and scheduling requirements.
Verify and document the identity and quantity of equipment.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot wireline trucks and equipment, including performing diagnostics and keeping records of operations.
Drive company vehicles and equipment, including wireline trucks, cranes, pickup trucks, and pickup trucks with trailers.
Ensure compliance with regulations applicable to wireline explosives operations.
Clean and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment; troubleshoot tool, equipment, and truck problems; and redress tools in the shop and in the field.
Support crew members with operations on and off location and liaise with technicians regarding equipment failures.
Perform other duties as assigned.