Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas

Also called: Pulling Unit Operator, Rig Operator,

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

Maintain and perform safety inspections on equipment and tools.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Listen to engines, rotary chains, or other equipment to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
product and service development

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
chemistry

Business

customer service
sales and marketing

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands

Controlled Movement

quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Attention

pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time

Hearing and Speech

tell the difference between sounds

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Dependability
Initiative
Leadership
Attention to Detail
Persistence
Self Control

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP software

high school diploma/GED
no high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$46,740

$31,930

$77,850