Wireline Service Engineer: Wireline Logging & Perforation Services

Introduction:

Wireline operations are a critical part of formation evaluation, reservoir monitoring, and well intervention in the oil and gas industry. Mastery of wireline logging and perforation services enables engineers to acquire accurate subsurface data and execute precise downhole operations.

In support of advancing technical expertise, Seattle International Institute for Training presents a comprehensive training program that focuses on the principles, tools, and field applications of wireline services.

This course provides participants with both theoretical foundations and real-world practices essential for high-performance wireline engineering.

Objectives:  

Participants in this course will learn to:

• Understand the fundamentals and classifications of wireline operations.
• Learn the principles and applications of wireline logging.
• Gain technical knowledge of perforation techniques and tools.
• Improve operational planning, safety awareness, and field troubleshooting.
• Enhance collaboration between wireline teams and field operations.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

• Wireline engineers and field service technicians.
• Logging and perforation specialists.
• Completion and production engineers.
• Wellsite supervisors and field operation personnel.
• Petroleum engineers seeking knowledge in downhole diagnostics and intervention.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Wireline Operations 

Ø  Overview of wireline services: slickline vs. electric line.

Ø  Key equipment and surface systems.

Ø  Applications of wireline in exploration and production.

Ø  Safety protocols and pressure control systems.

Ø  Wellsite preparation and service coordination.

Day 2: Wireline Logging Services

Ø  Principles of formation evaluation through logging.

Ø  Open hole vs. cased hole logging.

Ø  Common logging tools: GR, SP, density, resistivity, neutron, etc.

Ø  Depth correlation and data quality control.

Ø  Log interpretation fundamentals.

Day 3: Perforation Services

Ø  Perforation objectives and techniques.

Ø  Gun types: TCP, wireline-conveyed, shaped charge designs.

Ø  Selection criteria based on reservoir and well conditions.

Ø  Conveyance systems and depth control.

Ø  Safe handling and detonation procedures.

Day 4: Operational Planning and Risk Management

Ø  Planning wireline jobs: checklists and job programs.

Ø  Understanding well schematics and toolstrings.

Ø  Contingency planning and troubleshooting.

Ø  Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Ø  Lessons learned from wireline incidents.

Day 5: Advanced Topics and Case Studies

Ø  Advances in digital wireline and real-time telemetry.

Ø  Integration with production logging and well diagnostics.

Ø  Field performance optimization.

Ø  Case studies from real wireline operations.