Slickline Assistant

Baker Hughes; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes invites applications for a Slickline Assistant role, supporting field operations across onshore and offshore sites. You will prepare, operate and maintain slickline and wireline gear, ensuring safe, compliant execution of standard mechanical wireline tasks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong communication, teamwork and a proactive safety mindset. The role is field-based with opportunities to engage across locations and teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate and maintain slickline and wireline equipment.
• Perform standard mechanical wireline operations.
• Rig up slickline safely and efficiently.
• Repair and maintain pressure control equipment.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance of wireline units.
• Support multi-skilling and cross-functional activities.
• Prepare operational reports for onshore/offshore operations.
• Follow quality, safety and environmental procedures.
• Attend QHSE meetings as required.
• Assist with additional activities to utilize capabilities.

Skills

Interpersonal

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Oil & gas basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Slickline Assistant

Are you passionate about well intervention operations?

Would you like to work on critical slickline activities in a safe and professional environment?

Join our team

Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in more than 120 countries. We deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our Wireline & Well Services teams play a crucial role in supporting well intervention, installation, and maintenance operations for customers across both onshore and offshore environments.

Partner with the best

As a Slickline Assistant , you will prepare, operate, and maintain slickline and wireline equipment to safely and efficiently execute standard mechanical wireline operations. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure all activities are performed in compliance with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

As a Slickline Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing equipment and ensuring a full working knowledge of slickline systems prior to operations.
• Performing standard mechanical wireline operations.
• Rigging up slickline equipment safely and efficiently.
• Repairing and maintaining pressure control equipment.
• Conducting standard daily checks and performing maintenance on wireline units.
• Supporting multi‑skilling and cross‑functional operational activities as required.
• Assisting in the preparation of operational reports for onshore and offshore operations.
• Ensuring adherence to all quality and operational procedures as defined in company manuals.
• Performing all activities in accordance with company safety and environmental procedures.
• Ensuring environmental requirements are consistently followed.
• Attending customer meetings and QHSE meetings as required.
• Supporting additional activities as needed to fully utilize professional capabilities.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent qualification .
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be flexible and willing to take on a broad range of responsibilities.
• Be able to work proactively within a team environment.
• Possess general knowledge of the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrate good mechanical aptitude.
• Have the ability to work effectively and communicate well with others.
• Show a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Work in a way that works for you

This is a field‑based operational role supporting slickline and well intervention activities across customer locations. The role requires flexibility to support operational requirements in both onshore and offshore environments.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and wellbeing of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

We offer a competitive benefits package aligned with local market standards, including:

• Work–life balance and wellbeing programs
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional voluntary or elective benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Operator I - WLE Intervention

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.