Baker Hughes
Slickline Operator
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Slickline Operator
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
Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in over 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 onshore and offshore environments.
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As a Slickline Operator, you will prepare, operate, and maintain slickline and wireline equipment to safely and efficiently execute standard mechanical wireline operations. You will work closely with clients and internal teams, ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.
As a Slickline Operator, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing equipment and ensuring 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 independently.
- Conducting standard daily checks and full maintenance of wireline units.
- Supporting multi‑skilling and cross‑functional operations as required.
- Assisting in the preparation of operational reports for onshore and offshore use.
- 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 all environmental requirements are consistently followed.
- Attending client meetings and QHSE meetings as required.
- Supporting additional activities as needed to fully utilize professional capabilities.
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Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have knowledge of the full range of slickline equipment.
- Understand industry well intervention and installation procedures.
- Possess knowledge of wireline fishing interventions.
- Have exposure to E‑line interventions.
- Be competent in MS Office applications.
- Hold all required local certifications and valid medical clearance.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be flexible and willing to take on a wide range of responsibilities.
- Anticipate future operational needs and plan accordingly.
- Be able to work proactively with minimal day‑to‑day supervision.
Work in a way that works for you
This role supports both onshore and offshore operations. Work patterns may vary based on operational requirements, including travel, field assignments, and client schedules.
Working with us
At Baker Hughes, safety, integrity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture where employees are empowered to grow their technical expertise, collaborate effectively, and deliver high‑quality service to our customers.
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Working for you
We offer a competitive benefits package aligned with local market standards, including:
- Work–life balance and wellbeing programs
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Competitive financial programs
- Additional voluntary or elective benefits
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Operator I - WLE Intervention
At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.
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