Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas

Also Called: Pulling Unit Operator, Rig Operator

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$38,090

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas 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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Heavy Equipment Operations • OCT-Only Transportation

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Work Context

  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Frequency of Decision Making
  • Contact With Others
  • Exposed to Contaminants

Tools

  • Pipe handling equipment
  • Screwdrivers
  • Hoists
  • Slickline chemical cutters
  • Hex keys

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operation and Control
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

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

Education

  • % High school diploma or equivalent
  • % Less than high school diploma

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Crane & Tower Operators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Automotive Engineering Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Industrial Production Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

  • Anna Maria College

    Paxton, MA

  • Bates Technical College

    Tacoma, WA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Persistence
  • Self Control

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Controlled Movement
  • Attention
  • Hearing and Speech

This is what Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas across the country typically make.

$18.31 / hour
$38,090 /year

Entry Level

$26.80 / hour
$55,750 /year

Median Level

$41.99 / hour
$87,350 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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