Career Profile
Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas Service Unit Operators operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove obstructions from drilling wells.
General Information
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.
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 13 openings per year are projected for Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas.
Employment Change
Employment for Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.3% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.08/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.41, while experienced workers are paid $29.30. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 83 Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 95.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas are Support Activities for Mining, Oil and Gas Extraction, and Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas include Mechanical, Mathematics, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.