CH Field Operator

Horizontal Wireline Services; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Wireline Services is seeking a Cased Hole Wireline Operator to join the team in Texas. The role encompasses learning all aspects of job prep and safely executing wireline operations under supervision, reporting to crew leaders and management.

Core duties include operating heavy equipment, assisting with pre-job load-outs, and ensuring compliance with policies. The position offers on-call work, with opportunities to obtain required training and advance toward the Operator role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; geology/engineering degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain BATFE clearance for explosives.
• Prior wireline operator experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles.
• Willingness to learn under supervision to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of loading, transporting, and assembling perforating and plug-setting equipment.
• Ability to drive and operate equipment under various conditions.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet deadlines with dependability and consistency.
• CDL and Hazmat endorsements within company timeline.
• Company-specific crane and pressure-control certifications may be required.
• Ability to read safety manuals and procedures.
• Strong communication with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to solve field problems and interpret data from written or diagrammatic formats.
• Willingness to progress toward Operator position.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment used in wireline operations.
• Assist in pre-job load-outs and equipment readiness.
• Follow government, company, and client policies and procedures.
• Identify issues and report to appropriate departments.
• Work on-call and dispatch to job sites as needed.
• Complete required training qualifications for the position.
• Remain current on third party and company training programs.
• Support the company vision, mission, and values.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Problem solving

Communication

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

CDL/Hazmat endorsement

Load-out & assembly

Field training readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Geology or Engineering degree preferred

BATFE explosives clearance

CDL required or within company timeline

Crane/pressure control certifications

Job description

CH Wireline Operator (inclusive of Junior, Senior & Lead Operator)

Job Summary

The Cased Hole Wireline Operator role and job function consist of learning all areas of job preparation and executing a safe and successful operation involving a wireline operation. The Cased Hole Wireline Operator reports directly to the crew leader (Engineer) and the base Operations Management team.

Job Duties

• Safely operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights utilized in wireline operations
• Assist in all pre-job load-outs, checks, and equipment readiness before dispatch to a location
• Follow all government, company, and client policies and procedures
• Identify any issues and report to the appropriate departments
• Work an on-call schedule and dispatch to a job site when needed
• Successfully achieve and obtain any required training qualifications associated with the position
• Remain current on all third party and company-specific training programs
• Perform any other duties necessary to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organizational Values

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Possess High School/GED or Undergraduate degree (degree in Geology or Engineering preferred)
• Ability to obtain BATFE clearance for Employee Possessor of explosives
• Prior wireline operator experience preferred
• Possess basic knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
• Willingness to learn and develop under direct supervision on how to safely operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights utilized in wireline operations
• Possess strong working knowledge on how to load, transport, and assemble perforating and plug setting equipment
• Ability to drive and operate equipment under various working conditions
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet job schedule deadlines with dependability and consistency
• Possess or obtain a CDL and Hazmat endorsement license within the company standard timeline
• Possess or obtain company-specific certifications or requirements related to the operation of crane and pressure control equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operational instructions, and policies/procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, subordinates, and supervisors
• Ability to solve problems in the field and interpret data presented in written, diagrammatic or schedule form
• Willingness to learn and develop the expertise needed to progress to the Operator position

Necessary Physical Abilities To Perform Essential Job Functions

Safety of our employees is a key priority of Horizontal. Thus the company must ensure that applicants are physically able to perform certain essential functions of the Cased Hole Operator position. Applicants should be able to physically perform the following activities (or be able to perform these activities with a reasonable accommodation):

• Routinely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Sit, speak or listen actively for extended periods of time
• Possess full use of both hands to feel or manipulate objects, tools, or controls
• Perform an extended reach with arms to manipulate objects, tools, or controls
• Walk short distances, sometimes over uneven terrain
• Perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion, sometimes under extreme weather conditions