Slickline Foreman

Job Purpose

Responsible to ensure all resources needed to execute each job are ready and available. The Foreman accurately reports spares and materials needed for providing services to our client, manages and assigns the crew for jobs and updates testing and certifications needed for the equipment. He is aware of the potential risks associated with each service performed at the base and wellsite and actively promotes the importance of HSE and Service Quality to ensure the safety of all personnel at all times.

• Operational Leadership
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  Manage crew assignments to optimize resources; make recommendations to management on manpower and equipment requirements based on job load; report any problems or concerns raised by the crew to management; promote the importance of HSE and Service Quality within operations; manage tools and equipment; maintain accurate records; assist Slickline Supervisors with resources and logistics; plan and execute slickline operations (plug setting, pulling, shifting, fishing, memory gauge deployment, wellbore cleanup, well integrity tasks);
  
  ensure proper tool string design, job planning, equipment selection and pre‑job testing; authorize rig‑up and rig‑down of pressure control equipment and ensure compliance with standards; troubleshoot operational issues, tool failures and downhole challenges; manage logistics and transportation during unplanned job sequences; be available 24/7 for operational or emergency requirements; ensure pressure control equipment (PCE) is maintained, tested and certified; participate in training programs and track certification of team members;
  
  stay updated with latest equipment and maintenance technologies; achieve assigned KPIs and perform additional duties as required.
• People Management
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  Promote a lead‑by‑example culture by following safety standards; ensure smooth coordination among team members; supervise and coordinate Slickline crew chiefs, operators and assistants; ensure team members understand roles, responsibilities and safety requirements; provide coaching and training to improve team performance; assess capabilities and assign tasks based on experience.
• Safety and Compliance
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  Promote a strong safety culture; maintain clean, safe and organized work areas; secure maintenance manuals and confidential documents; follow company HSE policies and procedures; support efforts to minimize HSE Q risks; conduct audits for unsafe acts and hazardous conditions; stop unsafe work and implement corrective actions; improve safety and efficiency of maintenance procedures; maintain confidentiality of company and client information;
  
  participate actively in HSE‑related initiatives.
• Service Quality – Reporting
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  Promote safety awareness across operations; ensure all pressure‑control equipment is certified and operated safely; maintain readiness of downhole tools; inspect slickline units and ensure compliance.
• Equipment and Vehicle Management
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  Conduct daily inspections of slickline units, vehicles and equipment; verify mechanical condition and certifications before mobilization; maintain proper housekeeping at worksites and operational zones; ensure proper wire management, spooling, tension monitoring, wear lubrication; organize and maintain tools, consumables and spares inventory.

• Good mechanical aptitude; understanding of basic mathematics; basic principles of electricity; knowledge of Windows‑based systems; ICDL preferred; basic computer literacy.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting ability in slickline operations; good communication skills; ability to work in a team environment; positive attitude towards health, safety and environment; good training and mentoring skills.

Fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking) and Arabic.

• Preferred:
  High School diploma or higher with 10+ years of experience in slickline logging operations, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Minimum:
  Diploma with minimum 2 years of experience; secondary education with minimum 2 years of experience; intermediate with minimum 4 years of experience.
• Valid Light License;
  Heavy Vehicle Driver License preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of slickline tools, downhole operations and pressure‑control systems; familiarity with KOC safety, quality and reporting systems (PTW, SAP, etc.); 10K WHE Pressure Control Certification.