Slickline/ Artificial Lift Technician

BH-289574
  • Competitive
  • United States New Mexico Carlsbad
  • Contract
  • Oil & Gas
o            Experience in slickline operations preferred
o            Leads artificial lift efforts in the field including overseeing installations, surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization focused on maximizing asset value throughout the well life cycle (includes equipment pulls and RCFAs)


o            Engaged daily with production operations in the field and with technical teams in the office
o            Perform fluid level shots on various forms of artificial lift.
o            Troubleshoot and resolve issues on all forms of artificial lift. 
o            Monitor production of all wells to help identify when issues arise. 
o            Check current rod design on failed rod pump wells and adjust as needed before repair.
o            Schedule repair and maintenance jobs on all wells such as load & tests, polish rod changes, or pump flushes.
o            Enter any subsurface jobs into Wellview database for documentation of the job

o    Basic knowledge of all types of artificial lift
o    Proficiency with all MS Office Suite programs with emphasis on Excel & Word
o    Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and use the following applications: Rodstar, TAM, Wellview & all Microsoft Office applications
o    Operational knowledge of SCADA systems (XSPOC) preferred
o    Demonstrate leadership as well as verbal and written communication skills
o    Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
o    Support and motivate vendors to achieve operational objectives
o    Manage multiple tasks and changes to priorities with little notice
o    Ability to self-motivate
o    Ability to work with minimal supervision
o    Excellent attention to detail
o    Must be physically able to lift >50 lbs and climb ladders/stairways

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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