Skills: Slickline
Education: High School/Secondary
Employment Type: Full Time Contractor
Location: Australia, Australia
Slickline Operator (Slickline / P&A / Offshore)
Location: Oceania
Contract Type: Full Time
Rotation: 3 / 3
Project Duration: Long-term assignment (12 months+)
Mobilisation: Immediate
Overview
Performance Energy is supporting a major offshore plug and abandonment (P&A) campaign in Australia, delivering slickline operations across a long-term project scope. We are seeking experienced Slickline Operators to join a high-performing offshore team, supporting well intervention and abandonment activities in a safety-critical environment.
Role Purpose
The Slickline Operator will be responsible for executing slickline operations, supporting well intervention and abandonment activities, and ensuring all work is delivered safely and efficiently in line with operational standards. This role combines hands-on operational delivery with strong focus on safety, compliance, and technical competency.
Key Responsibilities
Execute slickline operations in offshore P&A environments
Support well intervention and abandonment activities
Ensure all operations are conducted in line with Permit to Work systems
Maintain and operate slickline equipment safely and effectively
Contribute to operational reporting, documentation, and compliance
Uphold HSE standards and safe working practices at all times
Technical Project Context
(Provided for clarity on operational scope)
Operation Type: Slickline / Well Intervention / P&A
Environment: Offshore Australia
Scope: Plug and abandonment campaign
Focus: Safe and efficient well intervention support
Essential Experience
Proven experience in slickline operations (offshore)
Strong understanding of well intervention and P&A activities
Experience working within safety-critical offshore environments
Ability to operate within structured Permit to Work systems
Preferred / Advantageous Background
Experience working on offshore Australian projects
Strong technical competency across slickline equipment
Ability to contribute to training and competency development
Experience in high-standard operational compliance environments
Certifications (Mandatory)
Valid driver's licence
Permit to Work (WPTW) certification
Australian working rights (mandatory)
Additional Certifications (Advantageous)
HR (Heavy Rigid) licence
High Risk Work Licences (Crane, Dogging, Rigging, EWP)
First Aid, CPR, Gas Testing
Confined Space & Fire Response
Additional Information
Offshore rotational role (3/3)
Full-time permanent position
Immediate mobilisation required
Long-term project scope
Why Performance Energy
Performance Energy specialises in placing experienced offshore personnel into complex well intervention and abandonment projects globally. We focus on technical capability, safety alignment, and long-term operational success.