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Wireline operator jobs?

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by Freighterbuilt, Apr 7, 2019.

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  1. Apr 7, 2019 #1
    Freighterbuilt

    Freighterbuilt Bobtail Member

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    I found out recently after having trouble getting enough sleep at night that I have a severe case of OSA and my Doctor recommended I not drive for extended periods. I don't want to go from decent money down to starting over again as I have a family so I was searching through some jobs on Indeed and one of the jobs I ran into was wireline operator. The way the recruiter explained it it's more hands on and not driving for 12-16 hours and I believe it may be a better fit for me. I was just wondering if anyone had experience as a wireline operator before I move forward? Any advice? I don't have the strongest back but I am pretty determined and willing to do what I needed t do. Thanks for any responses and stay safe.
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2019 #2
    Chinatown

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  4. Apr 7, 2019 #3
    cjb logistics

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    Slick line or e-line?
    Slick line is easier on you, but both take downhole knowledge or you'll get your self in a pinch, and possibly trash a decent well.
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2019 #4
    JoeyJunk

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    Lots of bending over and lifting. Bad back won’t work in this situation.

    Personally I found it to be very boring.
     
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  7. Apr 8, 2019 #5
    Rodeorowdy

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    What about sitting for long periods of time?

    If no problem, have you thought about being a Frac Fueler?

    They sit on location and keep everything fueled. Some even have a frac hand to assist the driver.

    Get paid 12 hours a day, plus change out time.

    For the last 2 years there has been a big demand in ND. and other oilfields ive checked.
     
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  8. Apr 8, 2019 #7
    Freighterbuilt

    Freighterbuilt Bobtail Member

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    I haven't looked into that. I live in Virginia so I would be applying for wells in TN, WV, PA or Ohio. Do you know of any specific companies I could apply for such job?

    I'm not sure whether it's slick line, cased hole, etc. or even the difference between at this point. Someone was telling me that it was back breaking work and meant for people that are in a little better shape than me.
     
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    cjb logistics

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    Cased hole just like implied, casing in hole (pipe); so what I get from your conversation this a is an e-line gig. Good job if you learned at a young age then moved up as an operator.
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2019 #8
    ur2ez83

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    Easy money. Back in the boom I was making 3500-4000 a week frac fueling. Now 2500 is the norm. Still really good money.
     
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  11. Apr 10, 2019 #10
    Freighterbuilt

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    What would be a good company to search? Maybe a job title for indeed? What is an example of a typical day on the job? Thanks for your help..
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2019 #10
    JoeyJunk

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    I live in Southwestern PA. Just spent 7 years in the oilfield. I’m back OTR now. Here are some companies. I can’t give any details on them. I know I’m missing a few. I will update if I remember them.

    Sprauge Resources/Coen Energy
    Pilot Thomas (yes,same as truckstop)
    Satterlee
    Frack Shack


    Actually, go to this link. There are new ones I never heard of.

    Frac Fuel Jobs, Employment | Indeed.com
     
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