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Maintenance Mechanic

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$23.75 - $30.50/hr

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$23.75 - $30.50/hr

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How much do wireline maintenance technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for wireline maintenance technician in the United States is $22.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wireline maintenance technician?

Wireline Maintenance Technicians are specialized professionals in the oil and gas industry responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting wireline equipment used in well logging, perforating, and other downhole operations. They ensure that all wireline tools and machinery are operating safely and efficiently, often working in both field and shop environments. Their role is critical for minimizing equipment downtime and supporting successful drilling or production activities. Wireline Maintenance Technicians need strong mechanical, electrical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work in challenging and sometimes remote environments.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a wireline maintenance technician?

To thrive as a Wireline Maintenance Technician, you need a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, troubleshooting skills, and typically a technical diploma or relevant field experience. Familiarity with wireline logging equipment, hydraulic systems, safety protocols, and industry-standard tools such as PLCs is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart. These competencies ensure safe, efficient operations and minimize equipment downtime in demanding oilfield environments.

What challenges does a wireline maintenance technician face?

Wireline Maintenance Technicians often face challenges such as troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions in remote or harsh environments, working long or irregular hours to meet operational deadlines, and ensuring all safety protocols are met when handling high-pressure wellsite situations. The role requires adapting quickly to changing site conditions and collaborating closely with engineers and operators to minimize downtime. Staying up to date with new wireline technologies and adhering to strict maintenance schedules are also essential for success in this position.

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Infographic showing various Wireline Maintenance Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,741 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Maintenance Mechanic

Lafayette, LA • On-site

Schlumberger
10K+ employees
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$23.75 - $30.50/hr

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Job description

The Wireline Maintenance Mechanic located in Lafayette, La is responsible for ensuring on-time delivery of equipment as per operational demands. The Maintenance Technician improves maintenance related nonproductive time ratio of the Division's assets within the Maintenance Base (MB) and improves maintenance efficiency and people productivity.

  • Maintain assigned equipment according to the pertinent maintenance program and compliant with the reliability centered maintenance strategy through adherence to the Computerized Maintenance Management System and standard work.

  • Adhere to transactional discipline within Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) business systems to record materials and supplies, labor costs and equipment maintenance performance history such as movements, work orders, parts used and time to maintain.

  • Comply with Division TLM standards.

  • Participate in the continuous improvement culture, initiatives and improvement plans within the MB to improve asset utilization and cost of service delivery (CoSD).

  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve asset turnaround time, which includes reducing downtime due to maintenance, parts and return authorization numbers, failures and work-in-process.

  • Support continuous improvement efforts to improve the efficiency and productivity of Maintenance Technicians.

  • Implement CoSD projects, such as the planned repair and reuse of parts.

  • Participate in failure investigations as assigned.

  • Comply with the TLM Competency Management System.

Qualifications and Experience

  • +2 years of previous experience as Wireline surface mechanic.

  • Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability on wireline surface equipment.

  • Willing to be on call and work 40+ hrs. per week at the base in Lafayette, La.

  • Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship

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