Jacob Romero
New Iberia,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Slickline Assistant with strong safety compliance and equipment maintenance skills. Proven ability to conduct thorough pre-job inspections and support efficient operations in challenging environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Offshore Slickline Assistant and Deisel Mechanic
Cardinal Services Inc.
New Iberia, Louisiana
03.2021 - 10.2025
- Assisted in rigging and operating slickline equipment on various job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Maintained and organized slickline tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Conducted pre-job inspections to verify tool readiness and safety compliance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during field operations.
- Communicated effectively with crew members to coordinate tasks on-site.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of slickline procedures.
- Checked inventory of tools, parts and supplies required for job completion.
- Communicated effectively with supervisor regarding status of jobsite activity.
- Utilized various types of hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers during repair work.
- Operated winch truck to pull cable from wellhead when necessary.
- Ensured all safety checks were completed prior to commencing operations.
- Performed maintenance on slickline equipment including lubrication and cleaning.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of operations ensuring that all waste was disposed properly.
- Adhered to company policies related to health and safety regulations while working onsite.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts as needed during the job operation.
- Provided support to Slickline Operators in running tubing, wire line and other tools.
- Assisted Slickline Operator with rigging up and down of slickline equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded slickline units onto trucks or trailers in accordance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in assembling and disassembling downhole tools at surface level.
- Followed detailed instructions provided by Slickline Supervisor for each job assignment.
- Monitored pressure gauges and flow meters to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
- Organized storage areas according to established guidelines for easy access when needed.
- Identified operating issues with service rigs and troubleshoot problems to identify root causes, resolve faults and return full functionality.
- Utilized effective communication skills to deliver instructions to crews and build collaborative groups focused on accomplishing goals on tight schedules.
- Removed and installed equipment in various weather conditions.
- Tackled additional shifts to meet challenging project demands and customer schedule requirements.
- Investigated piping details, tool sizes and borehole conditions in operational wells.
- Documented and reported on services rendered and labor hours.
- Removed obstructions by pumping in fluids to remove sand and other materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delcambre High School
Delcambre, LA05-2017
Skills
- Slickline operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Rigging techniques
- Tool inspection
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Gas lift operations
- Downhole tools handling
- Fishing operations
- Fluid pumping
- Slickline equipment maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Physical stamina
Timeline
Offshore Slickline Assistant and Deisel Mechanic
Cardinal Services Inc.
03.2021 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Delcambre High School