Slickline/Swab Rig Operator/Sr. Operator

About the role

The Slickline/Swab Rig Operator/Sr. Operator will report to the Workover Superintendent. This position plays a critical role in maintaining production flow, troubleshooting wells, and ensuring all work is completed in compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate slickline/swab rigs and related production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform slickline/swabbing operations on oil and gas wells to remove fluids and improve well productivity.
• Lead slickline/swab field operations and provide direction to Slickline/Swab Rig Technicians during well intervention activities.
• Utilize pressurized swabbing.
• Rig up and rig down swab equipment according to operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of swab volumes, pressures, fluid levels, and operational results.
• Coordinate daily work activities with Optimization Coordinators as well as Production Foremen and other field personnel.
• Ensure wells are returned to proper operating conditions following swab operations.
• Inspect sand line, swab cups, lubricators, valves, and pressure control equipment before and after each job.
• Record keeping in QB systems like Well View.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks and associated equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble Swab tools strings based on well requirements.
• Transport equipment safely between well locations.
• Perform well intervention tasks including:
• Fluid extraction
• Pulling stuck plungers
• Retrieving stuck Downhole tools
• Tag for fill
• Safely rig up and rig down swab equipment at well locations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of truck, crane, and equipment certifications.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule swab work in coordination with production operations.
• Identify and address operational issues or deviations and communicate with the Area Production Foreman as needed.
• Prepare regular reports for District Superintendent regarding well work status, operational activities, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate with different operational disciplines to conduct work effectively as a team or independently.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Industry Experience: 6+ years’ oil and gas industry experience, with focus on Slickline/Wireline Operations.
• Skills & Abilities: Quick decision-making skills, excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, proficient computer skills, winter operations knowledge, cold weather hydraulic awareness, high elevation equipment management, mountain driving, strong leadership ability, strong interpersonal skills, desire to progress into next level of the organization, ability to work around pressurized equipment and heavy machinery.
• Specialized knowledge: H2S Certification and SCBA training where required, 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certification, knowledge of CDOT regulations related to commercial vehicle operation, Class B CDL required, knowledge of pressure control procedures and well intervention safety practices, understanding of lubricator assembly and pressure control equipment, strong knowledge of slickline tool string assembly, understanding of various plunger systems and downhole tool assemblies, basic fishing techniques and downhole retrieval methods, wireline tension management and line integrity monitoring, depth control and slickline measurement procedures, OEM training (NOV HydraRig, Casedhole equipment, etc.) preferred, crane operator training in compliance with OSHA requirements, NCCCO Certification preferred.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical Plan: QB Energy offers multiple medical plans to choose from.
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by QB Energy
• 401k plan: QB Energy matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 6% of compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Gym membership reimbursement