Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. Includes fishing-tool technicians.

30 alternate job titles:

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Salary Information

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas: $57,980 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details. Communication
Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment. General
Install plumbing or piping. General
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. General
Operate pumps or compressors. General
Prepare excavation or extraction sites for commissioning or decommissioning. General
Direct construction or extraction personnel. General
Operate detonation equipment. General
Prepare operational reports. General
Select construction equipment. General
Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation. General
Measure work site dimensions. General
Apply new technologies to improve work processes. General
Monitor extraction operations. Maintenance
Maintain extraction or excavation equipment. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft SharePoint Document management software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Computerized maintenance management system CMMS Facilities management software
    Data logger software Analytical or scientific software
    Inventory tracking software Inventory management software
    Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software Industrial control software
    Time and attendance software Time accounting software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Fluid Power Connector and Conductor International Fluid Power Society Not Available
      Oil Monitoring Analyst I Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Not Available
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