Job description

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).

• 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.

• 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.

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.  

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.  

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.  

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. 

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Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.  

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.