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The Wireline Group

Wireline Operator - BL/SL

Midland, TX · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

General knowledge with various slickline / braided line tools and services. * Maintaining DOT records and communications as required by FMCSA * Completing job-related paperwork and other records for ...

Wood

Wireline Well Site Supervisor

Houston, TX · On-site

Candidates to possess several years of experience in performing cased hole electric line and slickline PC Application Skills: * Ability to work with Wellview and Microsoft Office Software. Personal ...

Wood Plc

Wireline Well Site Supervisor

Houston, TX · On-site

Candidates to possess several years of experience in performing cased hole electric line and slickline PC Application Skills: * Ability to work with Wellview and Microsoft Office Software. Personal ...

The Wireline Group

Wireline Engineer - BL/SL

Midland, TX · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

As a Slickline / Braided Line Engineer, you will be asked to supervise the daily operations of a wireline unit both in the shop and in the field and provide staff leadership for a wireline crew. The ...

Tallgrass

Engineer-Production, Sr.

Lakewood, CO · On-site

Support operations involving workover rigs, coiled tubing units, snubbing units, electric line, and slickline. * Responsible for Well integrity: * Organize and run annual temperature surveys for ...

Crescent Energy

Optimization Tech

Dilley, TX · On-site

Manages minor subsurface well maintenance, including non-BOPE jobs (e.g., swabbing, slickline, jet pump-plunger maintenance, hot oil/water treatments, routine testing, chemical batch jobs, etc.), and ...

Tallgrass

Technician-Storage Wells

Sidney, NE · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Oversee routine well work (i.e. slickline and wireline projects, wellhead maintenance, mechanical integrity tests) * Provide logistical support by designating safe staging areas for equipment and by ...

Crescent Energy

Optimization Tech

Dilley, TX

Manages minor subsurface well maintenance, including non-BOPE jobs (e.g., swabbing, slickline, jet pump-plunger maintenance, hot oil/water treatments, routine testing, chemical batch jobs, etc.), and ...

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How much do slickline jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for slickline in the United States is $25.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a slickline operator?

To thrive as a Slickline operator, you need strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of oilfield operations, and physical fitness, usually gained through on-the-job training or relevant industry certifications. Familiarity with wireline tools, pressure control equipment, and adherence to safety protocols such as H2S or Well Control certifications is essential. Problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are key soft skills for this role. These skills are vital for ensuring safe, efficient well interventions and minimizing downtime in high-risk, fast-paced oilfield environments.

What is a slickline?

A Slickline job involves using a single-strand wire to perform well maintenance, logging, and intervention tasks in oil and gas wells. Slickline operators run tools into the wellbore to gather data, retrieve or install downhole equipment, and clear obstructions. This work helps maintain well efficiency and production. Operators must understand well conditions, pressure control, and tool deployment to ensure safe and effective operations.

What does a slickline operator do?

As a Slickline operator, your daily tasks often include preparing and maintaining wireline tools, performing well interventions such as setting or retrieving plugs and valves, and conducting pressure and integrity tests. You'll work closely with engineers, supervisors, and other crew members to follow detailed work plans and respond quickly to changing well conditions. Safety checks and accurate documentation are routine parts of the job, making attention to detail crucial. Expect to work in remote locations with varying schedules, which may include long shifts or on-call rotations, depending on project demands.

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COMBO HAND - OFFSHORE ELINE - SLICKLINE

Crescent Energy Services

Belle Chasse, LA • On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Qualifications

  • Good Work History
  • Must be willing to learn and follow directions of experienced employees
  • Can Work 24 Hour Callout Schedule
  • Minimum one (1) year experience operating of e-line unit, and proficient in basic operations of perforating, jet cutting, and running & setting plugs
  • Valid Driver's License or State issued I.D.
  • Good Driving Record
  • Must Satisfy Homeland Security Requirements Regarding Background Checks
  • Must Complete Safety Training (Including Water Survival)
  • Must Comply with Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements/Policy

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Responsible for ensuring that the customer is respected and served to the best of our ability.
  • Responsible for gathering and loading all necessary equipment, materials and parts for each job.
  • Responsible for making any necessary repairs to equipment, re-stocking parts and materials at the completion of each job.
  • Responsible for on-the-job day to day interaction with customers.
  • Responsible for insuring that all equipment is operated and maintained in the proper manner.
  • Responsible for the on-the-job, day to day safety of his crew.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of well downhole configurations and characteristics.
  • Responsible for making certain decisions on well conditions.
  • Responsible for accurately perforating and jet cutting at desired depths and running & setting plugs.
  • Responsible for accurately setting and retrieving wireline plugs.
  • Responsible for assisting crew members during plug and abandonment operations
  • Responsible for reporting to the P & A Supervisor.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area or job site by following CES HSE and Standard Operating Procedures manuals
  • Working in the P&A Shop when necessary and or filing documentation.

Functional Capacity

  • Floor to knuckle lift- able to safely lift 90 lbs. for two (2) consecutive repetitions.
  • Floor to crown lift- able to safely lift 50 lbs. for two (2) consecutive repetitions.
  • Floor to waist lift- able to safely lift and carry 90 lbs. for 20 feet and lower at normal speed.
  • Able to hang from a 1 1/2" rope for a minimum of 15 seconds (offshore only).
  • Ability to climb stairs.

Required Regulatory Training

  • HR Policies - Supervisor
  • Core Training (Safe Gulf)
  • First Aid (CPR)
  • Water Survival (offshore & over water operations - only)
  • Well Control - T-2
  • QHS&E Procedures - Awareness
  • Bloodborne pathogens
  • Marine Trash & Debris Awareness & Elimination (offshore & over water operations - only)
  • Blaster's Licensing

Additional Skills Training that may be Required

  • Fundamentals of fluids and pressure
  • Standard Operating Procedures - Operators
  • Environmental - Supervisor
  • Spill Cure
  • Waste Management
  • Basic Hydraulics
  • Nitrogen Operations - Supervisor
  • Nitrogen Unit (Operation & Maintenance)
  • Permit Required Confined Space Entry Competent Person
  • Crane Rigger Qualified (API RP 2D)
  • NORM - Monitoring
  • Scaffolding and Ladders - Qualified Person
  • Power Tools (hand & portable)
  • Oil field Mathematics
  • Carbon Dioxide Operations - Supervisor
  • Pump Unit (Operation & Maintenance)
  • Coil Tubing Unit (Operation & Maintenance)