CAREER
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$47,380
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+22.9% (much faster than the average)
Career
What Service Unit Operators, Oil and 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.
Other Job Titles Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas May Have
Pulling Unit Operator, Reverse Unit Operator, Rig Operator, Service Operator, Service Rig Operator, Tool Pusher, Well Servicing Rig Operator, Wireline Operator
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
- Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (45%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
