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Service Unit Operator, Oil and Gas

Operational-level

Also known as: Coiled Tubing Operator, Fishing Tool Operator, Gather Operator, Oil and Gas Equipment Operator

ConstructionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
Oil and GasWell ServicingDrilling OperationsPetroleum EngineeringHeavy Equipment OperationIndustrial OperationsConstructionBuildingSkilled Trade

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly automate routine tasks like equipment monitoring and diagnostics in oil and gas service units. Operators will transition to overseeing intelligent systems, analyzing data for predictive maintenance, and managing more complex, less predictable interventions. This requires adapting to new digital tools and advanced analytics.

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Salary

$40,586 - $81,172 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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