Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining
Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. May also perform similar services in mining exploration operations. Includes fishing-tool technicians.
Education & Training
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Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
20 tasks analyzed
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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$57,980
per year
Mean Wage
$61,530
per year
Employment
44K
workers
Wage Range
$40,010 - $93,820
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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