Slickline Operator

About the role

ADNOC Drilling is hiring an external Slickline Operator in Abu Dhabi. The role covers raising and lowering downhole tools such as bailers, pulling tools, stems and running tools with a wire cable to test and maintain wells, and retrieving and installing valves, plugs and pressure regulators. It also involves directing fishing tools used to retrieve broken or lost wire or equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with third parties whose activities could affect slickline operations and consult with customers about products and services.
• Rig up equipment according to accepted procedures and record relevant data.
• Monitor the tension and depth of the slickline using weight indicator gauges and depth counters.
• Perform on-site emergency unit and equipment maintenance, and report hazards, accidents, incidents and injuries immediately to the supervisor.
• Attend weekly safety meetings and follow operational and technical standards, including UAE, ADNOC and client asset integrity management codes of practice.
• Provide on-the-job training to meet competency-based training programmes for UAE nationalisation.
• Maintain tools, safety gear and equipment in good working order and arrange repairs or replacements.
• Complete maintenance jobs within assigned time standards and inform the Maintenance Supervisor if extra resources are needed.
• Carry out other similar or related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.