Equipment operators

Airswift; Nisku; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking experienced Wireline Operators for winter contract support with a major oil and gas client in Canada. The role involves hands-on wireline work in open hole and cased hole, operating and maintaining equipment, and contributing to field execution in challenging winter conditions.

Responsibilities include rig-up/rig-down, inspections, logging and perforating support, and safety documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Wireline Operator or similar role.
• Direct experience with open hole and cased hole wireline operations.
• Experience operating wireline trucks and related equipment.
• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's License.
• Willingness to work long hours and in winter conditions.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform wireline operations in open hole and cased hole applications.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot wireline units and support equipment.
• Assist with wireline intervention, well logging, perforating, and production support activities.
• Complete equipment rig-up and rig-down at customer locations.
• Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Operate and maintain MAS units and related equipment.
• Ensure all equipment meets standards and safety requirements.
• Complete field documentation and safety paperwork.
• Participate in safety meetings and JSAs.
• Support transportation of equipment and materials to sites.
• Remain available during standby periods and adapt to changing schedules.

Skills

Wireline operations

Winter operations

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Pre-trip inspections

Driver's license

Tools

Wireline units

MAS units

Support equipment

Job description

One of our clients, a major oil and gas company has tasked us with identifying experienced Wireline Operators to support winter operations on a contract basis. This role is suited for candidates with direct hands-on wireline experience in both open hole and cased hole environments who are comfortable working extended hours in challenging field conditions and adapting to changing operational demands. The successful candidate will support wireline intervention and wellsite operations, operate and maintain wireline equipment, complete required inspections, and assist with all aspects of field execution. Candidates must be comfortable working in winter conditions, remaining on location during operational delays, and waiting for plants, facilities, rigs, or customer sites to become ready before commencing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform wireline operations in both open hole and cased hole applications.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot wireline units, support equipment, and associated systems.
• Assist with wireline intervention, well logging, perforating, completion, and production support activities.
• Complete equipment rig-up and rig-down activities at customer locations.
• Conduct and document pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, and routine equipment inspections.
• Operate and maintain MAS units and related support equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Complete required field documentation, operational reports, and safety paperwork.
• Participate in safety meetings, hazard assessments, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Support transportation of equipment and materials to and from operational sites.
• Remain available during operational standby periods and respond to changing customer schedules.
• Work safely and effectively in winter weather conditions and remote field environments.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Wireline Operator, Wireline Technician, Wireline Field Operator, or similar wireline-focused role.
• Direct experience with open hole wireline and cased hole wireline operations.
• Experience operating wireline trucks, wireline units, pressure control equipment, and wellsite support equipment.
• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's License.
• Experience performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Familiarity with wireline safety procedures, equipment maintenance, and field troubleshooting.
• Ability to work long hours and adapt to changing operational schedules.
• Willingness to work in winter conditions and remote field locations.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Slickline experience.
• Electric Line (E-Line) experience.
• Well logging experience.
• Perforating experience.
• Well intervention experience.
• Pressure control equipment experience.
• Experience supporting drilling, completions, production, or intervention programs.