Wireline Field Specialist - Broussard, LA

Wireline Field Specialist - Broussard, LA

Apply for the Wireline Field Specialist - Broussard, LA role at Baker Hughes.

We are the leader in well construction and production. Our innovative solutions improve efficiency, production, and maximize reservoir value.

• Planning, leading, and executing complex slickline well intervention activities across a variety of well conditions.
• Performing advanced downhole operations including tool conveyance, fishing, gauge runs, and mechanical manipulation.
• Troubleshooting operational challenges and making real-time decisions to ensure job success.
• Evaluating well data and conditions to determine the most effective slickline approach.
• Leading all operations in strict compliance with Baker Hughes HS&E policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting pre-job safety meetings, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses.
• Promoting a Zero Incident Mindset and stopping work when unsafe conditions exist.
• Ensuring job execution meets Baker Hughes quality standards and customer expectations.
• Providing technical leadership and on-the-job training to Slickline Levels 1–3 personnel.
• Coaching crew members on safe work practices, operational efficiency, and technical skills.
• Supporting competency development, assessments, and knowledge transfer.
• Serving as the lead field representative for slickline operations.
• Communicating job plans, operational risks, and outcomes clearly to customers.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships through professional execution and problem resolution.
• Participating in post-job reviews and recommending operational improvements.
• Ensuring slickline units, tools, and equipment are properly inspected, maintained, and job-ready.
• Verifying equipment is operated within design and safety limits.
• Reporting equipment issues and supporting failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Completing accurate job documentation, service reports, and operational records.
• Capturing lessons learned and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting operational performance metrics and service quality tracking.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Sharing best practices and technical insights across the slickline organization.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–7+ years of slickline field experience in oil & gas well intervention.
• Proven experience executing complex slickline operations with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of well control, pressure control equipment, and downhole tools.
• Commitment to HS&E standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to lead field crews and communicate effectively with customers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in field-based, rotational, or on-call environments.

We recognize that everyone is different and we offer flexible working patterns such as rotational 14/7 – on-call.

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.