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Wood Plc

Wireline Well Site Supervisor

Houston, TX

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 ...

NOV, Inc.

Inside Sales Representative

New Iberia, LA

Product knowledge of wireline/slickline intervention equipment is preferred. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings) * 401(k) Retirement ...

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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 · 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 ...

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As of Aug 7, 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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Wireline Well Site Supervisor

Wood Plc

Houston, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Wireline Wellsite Supervisor with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry.

Role will be based in Houston with trips offshore to Equatorial Guinea.  

Required to supervise cased hole wireline operations at Company's offshore oil production platforms in Equatorial Guinea.

Planned wireline operations include running production logs, performing pressure build up surveys, perforating and setting plugs to isolate water production as required.   

The Wellsite Supervisor will provide daily supervision, which shall include but not be limited to:

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES:

  • Plan and coordinate daily work activities to successfully and efficiently execute Company's approved well work procedures
  • Troubleshoot wireline operational issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions and remedies to Company in accordance with good industry practice
  • Participate in daily safety meetings
  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Company's safety policies
  • Provide a daily report in Company's "Wellview" system and any other daily, weekly, or final reports, as requested by Company.
  • Lead daily shift handover meetings.

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Skills / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Engineering degree preferred but not required 
  • Current IADC-Workover/Intervention / Well Servicing or equivalent certificate required

 

Job-Specific Skills:

  • 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 Attributes:

  • Fluent in spoken and written English.  
  • Good inter-personal and communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Employment Type: OTHER

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