Wireline Field Engineer - Lead Ops & Safety (Midland)

Schlumberger; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger in Midland, TX is seeking a proactive WL Field Engineer to lead wireline operations and ensure reliable service delivery. You will guide field execution, plan jobs, and uphold high safety, quality, and performance standards on every job.

This role requires a hands-on leader who communicates effectively with customers and internal teams. You will mentor junior staff and travel frequently to remote locations as needed to support complex wellsite operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of wireline field operations with customer exposure.
• Experience managing complex wireline operations on land or offshore.
• Strong knowledge of wireline tech, wellsite ops, and safety practices.
• Experience in risk assessment, troubleshooting, and perf optimization.

Responsibilities

• Execute wireline operations safely and meet customer expectations.
• Lead technical decision-making and provide field guidance at wellsite.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and customer teams on planning.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and company standards in the field.
• Develop customer relationships by providing technical support and service excellence.
• Identify risks, troubleshoot challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Support service quality initiatives by reviewing results and driving improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and field specialists in technical and operational skills.

Skills

Wireline operations

Field leadership

Safety and risk management

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Schlumberger in Midland, TX is seeking a proactive WL Field Engineer to lead wireline operations and ensure reliable service delivery. You will guide field execution, plan jobs, and uphold high safety, quality, and performance standards on every job.

This role requires a hands-on leader who communicates effectively with customers and internal teams. You will mentor junior staff and travel frequently to remote locations as needed to support complex wellsite operations.