Slickline Special Services Field Technician

Slickline Special Services Field Technician

Company:
Cardinal Slickline

Location:

New Iberia, Louisiana

Summary Supervise or coordinate Slickline/Electric line operators and assistants in a district or operating area, providing technical support for Slickline and Eline applications. Provide guidance, troubleshoot problems encountered, and ensure proficiency among field personnel.

• Work closely with the Operations Supervisor to plan, establish, and maintain product and service quality objectives, aligning with customer and corporate goals.
• Maintain open two-way communication with all levels of the district workforce through pre-job planning, post-job reviews, and monthly safety meetings.
• Assist in analyzing well plans for appropriate tool applications.
• Support Operations Managers in supervising, evaluating job performance, and conducting performance reviews.
• Counsel and discipline employees when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all Cardinal, customer, and regulatory agencies’ rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (quality, safety, environmental, personnel, training, etc.).
• Communicate with maintenance personnel to secure working equipment and discuss necessary repairs and costs.
• Maintain a safe work area following Cardinal’s QHSE and SOP procedures.
• Assist with operations and load-out of equipment for jobs.
• Provide phone and on-job assistance to operators encountering Slickline issues.
• Demonstrate operation of all equipment and units involved in Slickline and Eline services.
• Instruct and mentor operators and assistants in operational procedures.
• Ensure all required training is current and attend all safety-related meetings.
• Model professional, ethical, and responsible behavior as a role model for district personnel and customers.
• Work a 24‑hour on‑call schedule.
• Accurately complete and maintain necessary reports and records in a timely, legible manner per applicable procedures.

Perform all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including training, planning, and directing crew work.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 3–5 years experience running memory tools/logging and perforating, or 3–5 years as an electric line engineer.

• Current knowledge of Slickline and electric line practices and technology.
• Competence in related field operations.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment (PC, copier, fax, telephone).
• Logical reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions and approaches.
• Effective leadership, direction, and mentoring of individuals to achieve common goals.
• Accurate, timely report completion per procedures.
• Flexibility to handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

• Must wear necessary PPE.
• Must work in remote locations.
• Must operate a helicopter (ride only).
• Must hold one's own weight while suspending onto platforms.