3Rd Shift Wireline Operator Trainee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The P&A Wireline Operator (Cased-Hole) executes wireline operations in support of Plug & Abandonment operations, including rigging up/down wireline and pressure-control equipment, assisting with shop and field operations, and leading wireline activities at the wellsite. This position operates and maintains assigned wireline trucks and equipment, completes daily tickets, and maintains accurate operational records.

This is a labor-intensive field operations role within the Wireline division that requires safe equipment operation, regulatory compliance, customer-site professionalism, and consistent adherence to company safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Installs, assembles, secures, disconnects, and disassembles wireline and pressure-control equipment during rig-up and rig-down activities in accordance with original equipment manufacturer standards, including verification of applicable certifications.
• Maintains working knowledge and demonstrated ability to run and operate perforating guns, set CIBPs, and cut tubing and casing; ability to run a cement bond log is preferred but not required.
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust processes or equipment to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Perform shipping, loading, and unloading duties as needed.
• Follow standard shipping practices and procedures, including applicable FMCSA compliance, transportation routing, and scheduling requirements.
• Validates and documents the identity and quantity of all equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot wireline trucks and equipment, including diagnostics, and maintain records related to equipment operation.
• Drive company vehicles and equipment, including wireline trucks, cranes, pickup trucks, and pickup trucks with trailers.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations applicable to wireline explosives operations.
• Clean and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment; troubleshoot tool, equipment, and truck issues; and restore tools in the shop and field.
• Provides support to crew members during on-location and off-location operations and communicates equipment failures or service issues to technicians and appropriate leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a Class B CDL; Hazmat endorsement preferred but not required.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check requirements.
• Wireline experience required.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% based on operational needs.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently and perform team lifts up to 100 lbs as required for wireline equipment, pressure control equipment, tools, and materials.
• Stand approximately 6 hours, walk approximately 3 hours, and sit approximately 3 hours during a typical 12-hour shift.
• Frequently bend and occasionally kneel, climb, reach, push, pull, and perform fine-motor tasks while rigging up/down, operating equipment, and completing field or shop duties.
• Climb ladders or equipment access points up to approximately 20 feet.
• Maintain grip strength of approximately 60-80 lbs for handling wireline tools, pressure control equipment, trailers, and related equipment.
• Work typical 12-hour shifts on a 14/7 rotation schedule, with travel up to 80% based on operational needs.

Work Environment and Safety Requirements

• Work is performed in both shop and field environments, including outdoor wellsite locations and customer sites.
• Work may occur in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and other temperature extremes.
• May be exposed to high noise levels; hearing protection is required in designated areas.
• Use required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, hearing protection, flame-resistant clothing, and respiratory protection when required by jobsite conditions.
• Follow company safety requirements, customer-site requirements, DOT/FMCSA requirements when operating commercial vehicles, and applicable procedures for wireline, pressure-control, and explosives-related operations.

Pre-Employment and Fitness-for-Duty Requirements

• Must successfully complete applicable pre-employment and post-offer requirements, which may include a basic physical, musculoskeletal assessment, pulmonary function test, audiogram, vision test, drug screen, functional capacity evaluation, and DOT physical where required.
• Must maintain required medical clearance, certifications, licenses, endorsements, and fitness-for-duty status necessary to safely perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and respiratory protection when required by jobsite conditions, customer requirements, or company safety procedures.

ADA/EEO Statement

Axis Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with applicable law.