Senior Slickline/Electric Line R&M (Repair & Maintenance) Technician

Job Overview:

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Senior Slickline / Electric Line (E-Line) Repair & Maintenance Technician to join our Wireline Services team in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, testing, and certification of Slickline and E-Line equipment supporting operations across the UK and Europe.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring extensive experience with Wireline intervention equipment, workshop operations, troubleshooting, quality compliance, and maintenance management systems. The position will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational readiness, and continuous improvement of R&M processes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, and function testing of Slickline and E-Line equipment. 
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic faults and implement effective corrective actions. 
• Conduct redress and servicing of Wireline downhole tools and surface equipment. 
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with OEM manuals, work instructions, and company procedures. 
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within company systems such as MYA, JDE, and other maintenance management platforms. 
• Support equipment mobilization and demobilization activities for offshore and onshore operations. 
• Participate in failure investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), CPARs, and corrective action programs. 
• Ensure all workshop activities comply with company QHSE standards and industry regulations. 
• Assist with inventory control, spare parts management, and equipment tracking. 
• Support the development and mentoring of junior technicians and apprentices. 
• Participate in equipment SITs (System Integration Tests), FATs, and client demonstrations when required. 
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Field Service teams to ensure equipment readiness. 
• Provide technical input for maintenance procedures, work instructions, and equipment manuals. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Wireline workshop. 

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Minimum 8–10 years of Wireline R&M experience within the oil and gas industry. 
• Strong experience with both Slickline and Electric Line intervention equipment. 
• Proven experience working in a UK North Sea Wireline environment. 
• Experience maintaining: 
  • Running and pulling tools 
  • Jars, stems, and ancillary Slickline equipment 
  • Logging tools and associated E-Line equipment 
  • Surface acquisition systems and depth systems 
  • Mechanical setting tools 

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, assembly documents, and maintenance manuals. 

• Experience performing failure analysis and troubleshooting. 

• Strong understanding of workshop quality systems and maintenance documentation. 

• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems. 

Qualifications & Experience Preferred:

• Previous experience with Weatherford, SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Expro, Archer, or similar Wireline service companies. 
• Knowledge of Weatherford Wireline technologies and maintenance systems. 
• HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering. 
• Offshore certification (BOSIET, MIST, Medical) desirable. 

Technical Skills Required:

The ideal candidate will have experience with some or all of the following:

• Slickline intervention equipment 
• Electric Line logging systems 
• Surface acquisition systems 
• Mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting 
• Electrical diagnostics 
• Preventive maintenance programs 
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) 
• Quality Management Systems 
• Inventory and asset management 
• Workshop leadership and mentoring 

Personal Attributes Required:

• Strong safety-focused mindset. 
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 
• High attention to detail and quality standards. 
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills. 
• Flexible and willing to support operational requirements when needed. 
• Committed to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. 

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. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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