Senior Wireline Field Operator — Onshore & Offshore Rotational

HSE Information; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Field Operator IV – Wireline to execute wireline operations and well interventions at customer sites. You will prepare, rig‑up, run and retrieve wireline tools, monitor parameters, troubleshoot basics, and maintain records in a safety‑driven environment.

The role requires strong technical competency, operational discipline, and teamwork across onshore and offshore sites, with adherence to HSE, quality, and client standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Wireline Services experience.
• Experience with rig‑up/rig‑down, tool‑string preparation, deployment and retrieval.
• Knowledge of well‑control and pressure‑control practices.
• Ability to work onshore and offshore with rotation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate wireline equipment and support wireline well intervention operations.
• Perform rig‑up and rig‑down of wireline units, pressure‑control equipment, and associated equipment.
• Prepare, assemble, inspect, run, and retrieve wireline tool strings in accordance with procedures.
• Operate and monitor wireline units, winches, control systems, and associated equipment.
• Monitor and maintain awareness of line tension, depth, speed, pressure, and other parameters.
• Conduct pre‑job equipment inspections, function tests, and readiness checks.
• Identify equipment or operational issues and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Escalate technical, equipment, or safety concerns to the Wireline Supervisor.
• Follow approved operating procedures, well‑control requirements, and client requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, JSA/JHA, risk assessments, pre‑job meetings, and safety briefings.
• Maintain accurate job reports and equipment records.
• Communicate with supervisor, client, and crew throughout job execution.
• Ensure proper handling, care, inspection, and storage of wireline tools.
• Maintain high standards of HSE, housekeeping, and operational discipline.
• Stop work and report unsafe conditions per HSE procedures.
• Support equipment maintenance between jobs.
• Assist mentoring of less‑experienced field personnel.
• Complete required training and competency activities.
• Support continuous improvement for safety, efficiency, and quality.

Skills

Wireline operations

Field operation experience

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

HSE awareness

Communication

Education

Diploma / vocational qualification

Oil & Gas certifications

Tools

Wireline units

Pressure-control equipment

Winches

Tool strings

Job description

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Field Operator IV – Wireline to execute wireline operations and well interventions at customer sites. You will prepare, rig‑up, run and retrieve wireline tools, monitor parameters, troubleshoot basics, and maintain records in a safety‑driven environment.

The role requires strong technical competency, operational discipline, and teamwork across onshore and offshore sites, with adherence to HSE, quality, and client standards.