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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |