Slickline Operator

Manpower Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group is seeking an experienced Slickline Operator to support offshore and onshore well intervention projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will operate slickline units, perform rig-ups/rig-downs, and run downhole tools while maintaining rigorous safety and documentation standards.

The role requires 4+ years in slickline, 2+ years in a Slickline Operator role, and 3+ years as a Slickline Assistant Operator prior to promotion, with IWCF Level 2 or equivalent and H2S/BOSIET/HUET

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Slickline experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a Slickline Operator role.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Slickline Assistant Operator prior to promotion.
• IWCF Well Intervention Certification (Level 2 or equivalent) and safety certifications.
• ADNOC PTW awareness and H2S/BOSIET/HUET preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate slickline units and execute downhole operations per procedures.
• Perform rig-up and rig-down and support well intervention operations.
• Run and retrieve downhole tools, valves, plugs, and memory gauges.
• Control winch speed, line tension, and depth; monitor weight indicator responses.
• Conduct jarring operations within safe working load limits.
• Participate in PCE pressure testing and well integrity verification activities.
• Perform pre-job and post-job equipment inspections and maintain operational records.
• Monitor wire condition, perform wire tests, and maintain accurate wire logs.
• Support and mentor Assistant Operators and Trainees on safe work practices.

Skills

Slickline ops

Rig-up/Rig-down

Well intervention

Education

Technical Diploma

IWCF Well Intervention Certification (Level 2)

BOSIET/HUET

H2S certification

ADNOC PTW awareness

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Slickline Operator to support offshore and onshore well intervention operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate slickline units and execute downhole operations in line with approved procedures.
• Perform rig-up and rig-down activities and support well intervention operations.
• Run and retrieve downhole tools, valves, plugs, and memory gauges.
• Control winch speed, line tension, and depth while monitoring weight indicator responses.
• Conduct jarring operations within safe working load limits.
• Participate in PCE pressure testing and well integrity verification activities.
• Perform pre-job and post-job equipment inspections and maintain operational records.
• Monitor wire condition, perform wire tests, and maintain accurate wire logs.
• Support and mentor Assistant Operators and Trainees on safe work practices.

Requirements:

• Technical Diploma preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of Slickline experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a Slickline Operator role.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Slickline Assistant Operator prior to promotion.
• Strong knowledge of slickline unit operations, toolstrings, completion hardware, PCE, and wire mechanics.
• Experience in setting/retrieving downhole tools and conducting well intervention activities.
• IWCF Well Intervention Certification (Level 2 or equivalent).
• Valid BOSIET/HUET and H2S certifications.
• ADNOC PTW awareness and Rigging & Slinging/Banksman certification preferred.