WTF is Wireline?

Wireline isn’t your average day job, it’s long shifts, high stakes, and a whole lot of grit. Massiel Diez pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like running wireline operations, from handling heavy-duty equipment to surviving brutal weather and the pressure of big jobs like fishing and perforating. She shares stories from the field that are equal parts intense and hilarious, while also opening up about carving out space as the only female wireline influencer in the industry. If you’ve ever wondered what keeps crews running when the hours stretch long and the challenges pile up, Massiel’s got the stories, lessons, and laughs to show you.

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - What is a wireline job
03:13 - Learning about wireline jobs
05:37 - First experience running wireline
09:46 - Understanding wireline technology
14:00 - Overview of wireline tools
20:24 - Wireline's role in E&P process
22:04 - Wireline in fracking operations
24:39 - Structure of a wireline crew
25:46 - Fishing techniques in wireline
30:50 - TLC and ThroughBit technologies
39:40 - General inquiries about wireline
40:40 - Career experiences in the oilfield
44:10 - Life in the oilfield environment
47:21 - Benefits of working in oilfield in 20s
49:45 - Transitioning from fieldwork to office
50:17 - Moving from office back to field
51:08 - Female representation as a roughneck

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