Upstream We are seeking an experienced Wireline Engineer to support offshore and/or onshore operations in Suriname. This is an urgent requirement for a professional with strong technical expertise in wireline services and advanced formation evaluation technologies.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality wireline operations while ensuring compliance with operational procedures and HSE standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute wireline operations in accordance with approved procedures and client requirements.
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot a range of wireline logging and formation evaluation systems.
- Support Full Suite wireline services, including advanced formation evaluation activities.
- Perform operations involving ORA and 3D Vertical Seismic Profiling (3D VSP) technologies.
- Work with Optiq wireline acquisition systems where applicable.
- Conduct pre-job planning, equipment preparation, rig-up, testing, and post-job reporting.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operationally ready.
- Monitor data quality throughout operations and resolve technical issues as they arise.
- Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Work collaboratively with field crews and client representatives to ensure successful job execution.
Additional Information
- Location: Suriname
- Start Date: 8th August
- Mobilisation: Immediate
- Rotation, contract duration, and commercial details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
If you have the required technical experience and are available to mobilise at short notice, we’d like to hear from you.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Wireline Engineer in oil and gas operations.
- Hands-on experience with Full Suite, ORA, 3D VSP, and Optiq services.
- Strong understanding of wireline logging, formation evaluation, and reservoir characterization.
- Experience with offshore and/or land operations.
- Ability to troubleshoot wireline equipment and acquisition systems under field conditions.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in remote environments and under operational pressure.
- Valid industry certifications and medicals (where required).
- Passport with the ability to travel internationally at short notice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Geoscience, Physics, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Previous experience supporting complex wireline and seismic acquisition operations.
- Demonstrated commitment to HSE excellence and operational quality.
Benefit of Working with Visuna?
- A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfare
- Some of the best day rates in the industry
- FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement
- 24/7 access to our specialist support team
- Assistance and advice on a range of business topics
- FREE access to our Competency Scheme
- Increased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities