Senior Slickline​/Electric Line R&M; Repair & Maintenance) Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Senior Slickline / Electric Line (E-Line) Repair & Maintenance Technician to join our Wireline Services team in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, testing, and certification of Slickline and E-Line equipment supporting operations across the UK and Europe. This is a hands‑on technical role requiring extensive experience with Wireline intervention equipment, workshop operations, troubleshooting, quality compliance, and maintenance management systems.

The position will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational readiness, and continuous improvement of R&M processes.

• Perform inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, and function testing of Slickline and E-Line equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic faults and implement effective corrective actions.
• Conduct redress and servicing of Wireline downhole tools and surface equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with OEM manuals, work instructions, and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within company systems such as MYA, JDE, and other maintenance management platforms.
• Support equipment mobilization and demobilization activities for offshore and onshore operations.
• Participate in failure investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), CPARs, and corrective action programs.
• Ensure all workshop activities comply with company QHSE standards and industry regulations.
• Assist with inventory control, spare parts management, and equipment tracking.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior technicians and apprentices.
• Participate in equipment SITs (System Integration Tests), FATs, and client demonstrations when required.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Field Service teams to ensure equipment readiness.
• Provide technical input for maintenance procedures, work instructions, and equipment manuals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Wireline workshop.

• Minimum 8–10 years of Wireline R&M experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong experience with both Slickline and Electric Line intervention equipment.
• Proven experience working in a UK North Sea Wireline environment.
• Experience maintaining:
  • Running and pulling tools
  • Jars, stems, and ancillary Slickline equipment
  • Logging tools and associated E-Line equipment
  • Surface acquisition systems and depth systems
  • Mechanical setting tools
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, assembly documents, and maintenance manuals.
• Experience performing failure analysis and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of workshop quality systems and maintenance documentation.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.

• Previous experience with Weatherford, SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Expro, Archer, or similar Wireline service companies.
• Knowledge of Weatherford Wireline technologies and maintenance systems.
• HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Offshore certification (BOSIET, MIST, Medical) desirable.

• Slickline intervention equipment
• Electric Line logging systems
• Surface acquisition systems
• Mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Electrical diagnostics
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Quality Management Systems
• Inventory and asset management
• Workshop leadership and mentoring

• Strong safety-focused mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to work…