Capillary Operator - Well Services
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About the Role
Weatherford is seeking a Capillary Operator for well services in Abu Dhabi. The role involves operating capillary and coiled tubing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and mentoring assistant operators.
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Responsibilities
- Inspect spooling unit, level wind mechanism, hydraulic system, brakes, and tension control
- Carry out mobilization and demobilization tasks including loading, offloading, and equipment positioning
- Understand work string limitations and convey it in and out of the well independently without kinking or bird caging
- Monitor the work string continuously for visual defects and abnormal tension readings or parameters
- Complete job tickets, pressure test records, and logbooks
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Assist in asset and inventory counts
- Create and enforce Permit to Work (PTW)
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in capillary or coiled tubing operations (slickline experience is an advantage)
- IWCF or IADC WIPC Level 2 certification preferred; candidates actively working toward certification are acceptable
- Physically fit and able to work up to 12 hour shifts
- Clear written and verbal English
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Job Overview
- The Capillary Operator is a skilled field specialist responsible for operating equipment and executing technical tasks related to capillary operations.
- Working under the supervision of the Capillary Supervisor, the role involves conveyance of capillary and coiled tubing equipment while mentoring Assistant Operators.
- The operator should be capable of executing capillary jobs independently once the supervisor has approved the plan.
Responsibilities
- Inspect spooling unit, level wind mechanism, hydraulic system, brakes, and tension control.
- Carry out mobilization and demobilization tasks including loading, offloading, and equipment positioning.
- Understand work string limitations and convey it in and out of the well independently without kinking or bird caging.
- Monitor the work string continuously for visual defects and abnormal tension readings or parameters.
- Complete job tickets, pressure test records, and logbooks.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Assist in asset and inventory counts.
- Create and enforce Permit to Work (PTW).
Skills
- Proficient in operating spooling units, injector heads, and pressure control equipment (PCE).
- Knowledge of high pressure testing procedures for PCE.
- Well control awareness and wellhead pressure management.
- Ability to read and interpret job programs, well schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Preventive maintenance of hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic field equipment.
- Accurate technical record keeping and field data documentation.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in capillary or coiled tubing operations (slickline experience is an advantage).
- IWCF or IADC WIPC Level 2 certification preferred; candidates actively working toward certification are acceptable.
- Physically fit and able to work up to 12 hour shifts.
- Clear written and verbal English.
About Us
- Weatherford is a leading global energy services company.
- Our world class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets.
- We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space.
- Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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