Wireline Field Operator | On‑Site Rigging & Training

Baker Hughes; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance & disability

401k / Thrift Plan

Flexible working patterns

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Wireline Field Operator to perform the full scope of well-site and shop duties, including tool maintenance, rig-up/down, and customer relations. You will train junior operators and ensure safety and compliance on every job.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, and a Class A/B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (or ability to obtain within 6 months). The role requires travel and on‑call availability across regions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on work experience.
• Must be 21+ to obtain ATF explosives certification.
• Able to drive manual (stick) vehicle and obtain Class A/B CDL with Hazmat endorsement within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for jobs and perform tool maintenance, pre/post-job checks.
• Rig-up and rig-down equipment at the well site.
• Service mechanical devices and build logging cable heads.
• Perforate cable heads and maintain tools.
• Maintain well site/DOT records and client communications.
• Promote and maintain good customer relations.
• Follow detailed work instructions at the well site; work at shop when needed.
• Drive company vehicles safely and comply with regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement for ballistics operations.
• Supervise and train junior Field Operators with safety focus.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

CDL Hazmat

Team communication

On-call availability

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Cable head servicing

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Wireline Field Operator to perform the full scope of well-site and shop duties, including tool maintenance, rig-up/down, and customer relations. You will train junior operators and ensure safety and compliance on every job.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, and a Class A/B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (or ability to obtain within 6 months). The role requires travel and on‑call availability across regions.