Senior Operator, Logging Services

The Senior Wireline Logging Operator (Crew Chief) leads and executes cased-hole and open-hole wireline services, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and data quality across onshore/offshore operations. Scope includes:

• Pressure Control Operations (10k/15k): rig-up, test, and operate wireline PCE strings (lubricators, wireline valves, tool traps, grease heads/pack-offs) and verify barrier integrity before, during, and after jobs.

• Pipe-Conveyed Logging (PCL): plan and run drillpipe-conveyed logging with side-entry subs, tension monitoring, ID clearances, and special conveyance contingencies for high-angle/horizontal wells.

• Pump-Down Perforating: coordinate with frac/pump crews; manage addressable gun systems, selective firing, and radio protocol; control line tension/speed; and execute multi-stage plug-and-perf safely.

• Ballistics & Radioactive Source Handling: supervise explosives loading/firing, source custody, radiological controls, and end-of-job reconciliation.

• Fishing & Pipe Recovery: lead free-point, back-off, jet/radial cutters, cable strip-over, and logging-while-fishing contingencies.

• Cased-Hole Logging: PLT, cement/casing integrity (SBT/HRVRT/INTEX/MIT), production diagnostics, saturation/temperature/pressure surveys.

• Open-Hole Logging (when applicable): triple/quad combos, sonic/imaging, formation testing/sampling with conveyance risk controls.

• Crew Leadership & Client Interface: assign competencies, coach junior operators, maintain records/as-run data, and advise the company representative on logging/completions decisions.

Able to communicate in English

Valid certifications in wireline operations (e.g., Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Schlumberger, or Weatherford internal certifications).

HSE certifications: BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training), H2S Awareness, Well Control (IWCF or IADC), and First Aid.

ADNOC-approved competency certifications (if available/applicable).

Valid UAE driving license (or ability to obtain one).

• 10+ years in wireline logging (open-hole & cased-hole) across onshore/offshore. Leadership of multi-service crews including PCE (10k/15k), pump-down perforating, PCL, fishing/pipe recovery, PLT, cement/casing integrity, and production diagnostics. Familiar with preferably Baker Hughes toolsets and procedures.


• Possible titles: Wireline Crew Chief, Field Crew Lead, Senior Wireline Operator