wireline operator
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WIRELINE OPERATOR #WirelineTechnician #ElectricLineOperator #E-logger #Cased-holeOperator #Open-holeOperator In 1927, two geophysicist brothers—Conrad and Marcel Schumberger—ran the very first wireline at the Pechelbronn Oil Company in France. They attached three conductive cables, batteries and a potentiometer to a weighted probe using insulating tape. They loaded the cables onto a hand-operated winch and lowered it 600 metres where it gathered logging data. The process took 15 hours. Today, Wireline Operators use sensors, hydraulics, pressure gauges and motors to unravel the mysteries of an oil well. If this drills down into what you’re looking for, a career as a Wireline Operator might be a perfect fit.
What does this career look like? You operate the wireline— a special electrical cable that is attached to a truck or drilling platform. You attach different tools to the end of the wireline cable to replace parts, fix the rig or measure the depth of the hole as needed. With the right tools in place, you raise and lower the cable into oil or natural gas wells, and report progress back. The information you collect can help geologists, drillers, engineers and other oilfield technicians know if there are issues with equipment, the reservoir, debris or well pressure. The data you report will help the company make real-time decisions about their drilling operations. Depending on the task at hand and tool being used, you may be monitoring the well or reservoir using electrical well logging equipment, or you may be locating and removing obstructions or debris from pipes or sealing wells that are no longer in use.
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What would I do? As a Wireline Operator, you drive the wireline equipment to the job site. Using the wireline cable and tools, you may need to determine an issue and help identify ways to resolve it. You may need to keep an eye and ear out for unusual sights and sounds that can indicate worn or broken parts, faulty operations or unusual well conditions. You also keep things safe, whether its during wireline operations while you are on-site, or the drilling operations after you are gone. You follow safety regulations and processes. You also perform safety inspections on your equipment and tools.
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HOW DO I GET HERE? A high school diploma (or equivalent) is typically required, along with specialized industry courses and three to six months of experience. Working offshore may require several more years of experience working in the equivalent onshore environment. Some roles, such as open-hole well logging, may require a postsecondary diploma in electronics or engineering technology.
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Standard and emergency first aid • H2S Alive • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) • Fall protection • Confined space entry • Aerial lift training • Respirator fit testing • Traffic control • In some cases, a special oil well operator (boiler) certificate may be required
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What competencies do I need? You are very detail orientated, and work well with your hands. You are a strong communicator, you’re helpful by nature, and you work well in stressful situations. You are physically fit and can lift heavy equipment. Other skills and knowledge required for this job include:
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ENTRY LEVEL Mechanical Public safety and security Equipment selection Installation Troubleshooting
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SENIOR LEVEL Transportation Equipment maintenance Operation and control Operation monitoring Complex problem solving
5-10YRS+
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You could move into roles such as: • Operator • Level 1, 2, 3 • Supervisor You could transfer your skills to: • Mining and quarrying • Utilities, including renewable energy • Forestry and logging • Rail transport • Warehousing and storage • Truck transport
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#WirelineOperators lower special downhole instruments and tools into wells to collect and process data.
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Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
WIRELINE OPERATOR #WirelineTechnician #ElectricLineOperator #E-logger #Cased-holeOperator #Open-holeOperator In 1927, two geophysicist brothers—Conrad and Marcel Schumberger—ran the very first wireline at the Pechelbronn Oil Company in France. They attached three conductive cables, batteries and a potentiometer to a weighted probe using insulating tape. They loaded the cables onto a hand-operated winch and lowered it 600 metres where it gathered logging data. The process took 15 hours. Today, Wireline Operators use sensors, hydraulics, pressure gauges and motors to unravel the mysteries of an oil well. If this drills down into what you’re looking for, a career as a Wireline Operator might be a perfect fit.
What does this career look like? You operate the wireline— a special electrical cable that is attached to a truck or drilling platform. You attach different tools to the end of the wireline cable to replace parts, fix the rig or measure the depth of the hole as needed. With the right tools in place, you raise and lower the cable into oil or natural gas wells, and report progress back. The information you collect can help geologists, drillers, engineers and other oilfield technicians know if there are issues with equipment, the reservoir, debris or well pressure. The data you report will help the company make real-time decisions about their drilling operations. Depending on the task at hand and tool being used, you may be monitoring the well or reservoir using electrical well logging equipment, or you may be locating and removing obstructions or debris from pipes or sealing wells that are no longer in use.
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What would I do? As a Wireline Operator, you drive the wireline equipment to the job site. Using the wireline cable and tools, you may need to determine an issue and help identify ways to resolve it. You may need to keep an eye and ear out for unusual sights and sounds that can indicate worn or broken parts, faulty operations or unusual well conditions. You also keep things safe, whether its during wireline operations while you are on-site, or the drilling operations after you are gone. You follow safety regulations and processes. You also perform safety inspections on your equipment and tools.
Like · Share ·
HOW DO I GET HERE? A high school diploma (or equivalent) is typically required, along with specialized industry courses and three to six months of experience. Working offshore may require several more years of experience working in the equivalent onshore environment. Some roles, such as open-hole well logging, may require a postsecondary diploma in electronics or engineering technology.
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Standard and emergency first aid • H2S Alive • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) • Fall protection • Confined space entry • Aerial lift training • Respirator fit testing • Traffic control • In some cases, a special oil well operator (boiler) certificate may be required
www.careersinoilandgas.com
What competencies do I need? You are very detail orientated, and work well with your hands. You are a strong communicator, you’re helpful by nature, and you work well in stressful situations. You are physically fit and can lift heavy equipment. Other skills and knowledge required for this job include:
1
2
3
4
5
6
ENTRY LEVEL Mechanical Public safety and security Equipment selection Installation Troubleshooting
0-5YRS
7
8
9
PATHWAYS
10
IS THIS YOU?
SENIOR LEVEL Transportation Equipment maintenance Operation and control Operation monitoring Complex problem solving
5-10YRS+
What can I expect? 4 Lorem ipsum dolor
You could move into roles such as: • Operator • Level 1, 2, 3 • Supervisor You could transfer your skills to: • Mining and quarrying • Utilities, including renewable energy • Forestry and logging • Rail transport • Warehousing and storage • Truck transport
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How can I learn more?
@careersinoandg
To find out more about this role or other careers in the oil and gas industry, visit the Careers in Oil + Gas online tool at careersinoilandgas.com.
#WirelineOperators lower special downhole instruments and tools into wells to collect and process data.
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Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
