What are the responsibilities and job description for the CH Field Operator position at Horizontal Wireline Services LLC?
Cased Hole Wireline Operator (Junior–Senior/Lead)
- Schedule: Full-time | On-call rotation; dispatch to field locations
- Travel: Frequent to job sites; varied conditions
- Reports to: Crew Leader (Engineer) and Operations Management
Support safe, efficient cased-hole wireline operations from pre-job prep to onsite execution. This role operates heavy equipment, assists with load-outs and rig-up, and follows strict safety, regulatory, and client standards.
What you’ll do
- Safely operate/assist with heavy equipment for wireline operations.
- Complete pre-job load-outs, inspections, and equipment readiness.
- Follow all company, client, and government procedures (HSE, DOT, BATFE).
- Identify and report equipment or safety issues promptly.
- Work an on-call schedule; dispatch to field as needed.
- Maintain current third‑party and company training/certifications.
- Support perforating and plug-setting equipment loading, transport, and assembly.
- Perform additional duties aligned to company mission/values.
What you bring
- High school diploma/GED required; geology/engineering degree preferred.
- Prior wireline operator experience preferred (junior through lead levels considered).
- Basic heavy‑equipment operating principles; willingness to learn under supervision.
- Able to drive/operate equipment in varied conditions.
- Read/interpret safety manuals, SOPs, and operational instructions; follow written/oral directions.
- Strong field communication, problem solving, and schedule reliability.
- Able to obtain: BATFE Employee Possessor clearance; CDL with HazMat (within company timeline); company certifications for crane/pressure control equipment.
Physical requirements
- Routinely lift/move up to 75 lbs.
- Extended sitting and active listening; full use of hands; extended arm reach.
- Walk short distances over uneven terrain.
- Perform physically demanding manual work in extreme weather.