Field Operator - Wireline at Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE:BHGE) is the world’s first and only fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. Drawing on a storied heritage of invention, BHGE harnesses the passion and experience of its people to enhance productivity across the oil and gas value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Field Operator - Wireline
Job Number: 1903677
Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job: Field Operations

Role Summary


  • BHGE has an opportunity for a Field Operator to join its Wireline Services operations in Nigeria

Essential Responsibilities

  • Under general supervision receives established instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on wellsite activity to perform basic duties at the wellsite and at the shop.
  • Learns about servicing mechanical devices, building logging cable heads, building perforating cable heads and tool maintenance.
  • Able to Rig up and down wellsite equipment.
  • Develops hoisting skills in different situations such as fishing operations, coring operations, testing operations vertical tool make-up and in deviated wells.
  • Maintains wellsite records and communications as required by District Manager.
  • Responsible for proper job-related paperwork and other records for self and assigned crew.
  • Must have knowledge of and ensure compliance with all Federal, Country, State, Local and Wireline regulations applicable to Wireline explosives operations.
  • Participates actively in quality improvement efforts with respect to ballistics operations.
  • Promotes and maintains good customer relations.
  • Drives Company vehicles in a safe manner, observing all Company and government regulations and arrives at wellsite or other designated destination at scheduled time.
  • Carries out all required responsibilities safely and as described in Managing Base Operations, Managing Well Operations, Equipment and Logistics manuals.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • Conducts all business activities in accordance with BHGE HSE policies, Legal Compliance requirements and BHGE Core Values

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Technical diploma or equivalent.
  • Industry experience and Wireline knowledge required

Desired Characteristics:

  • Ability to work well and communicate and well with others
  • Good mechanical aptitude.

Note: Baker Hughes, a GE company 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. Learn more