- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining spend a lot of their time Performing General Physical Activities. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Multilimb Coordination, Oral Expression, and Problem Sensitivity. Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Transportation and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Controlling Machines and Processes
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Training and Teaching Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Processing Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Documenting/Recording Information
Getting Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Coaching and Developing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Thinking Creatively
Assisting and Caring for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Interacting With Computers
Selling or Influencing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Abilities
Control Precision
Multilimb Coordination
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Depth Perception
Auditory Attention
Selective Attention
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Near Vision
Visualization
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Hearing Sensitivity
Far Vision
Information Ordering
Response Orientation
Static Strength
Deductive Reasoning
Trunk Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Flexibility of Closure
Time Sharing
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Gross Body Equilibrium
Written Comprehension
Visual Color Discrimination
Speed of Closure
Stamina
Rate Control
Written Expression
Gross Body Coordination
Number Facility
Fluency of Ideas
Dynamic Strength
Memorization
Speed of Limb Movement
Wrist-Finger Speed
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Spatial Orientation
Glare Sensitivity
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Transportation
Administration and Management
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Engineering and Technology
Chemistry
Physics
English Language
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Production and Processing
Psychology
Law and Government
Building and Construction
Sales and Marketing
Personnel and Human Resources
Clerical
Design
Foreign Language
Geography
Economics and Accounting
Communications and Media
Telecommunications
Wages
Utah
$53,360
Alaska
$45,210
Wyoming
$44,870
California
$44,160
New Mexico
$43,380
Oklahoma
$40,420
Colorado
$40,300
Louisiana
$38,830
Nebraska
$38,620
Texas
$38,080
Mississippi
$37,920
West Virginia
$37,510
Nevada
$36,700
Georgia
$35,990
New York
$35,930
Michigan
$35,150
Kansas
$34,410
Pennsylvania
$34,010
Tennessee
$32,600
Alabama
$32,430
Ohio
$32,270
Kentucky
$32,240
Virginia
$31,480
Illinois
$31,190
Arkansas
$30,620
Indiana
$29,360
Skills
Critical Thinking
Operation Monitoring
Monitoring
Coordination
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Repairing
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Writing
Active Listening
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Management of Personnel Resources
Instructing
Negotiation
Systems Evaluation
Learning Strategies
Equipment Selection
Management of Material Resources
Installation
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Operations Analysis
Science
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Self Control
Integrity
Initiative
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Leadership
Social Orientation
Stress Tolerance
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Work With Work Group or Team
Exposed to Contaminants
Contact With Others
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Telephone
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Consequence of Error
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Physical Proximity
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Level of Competition
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With External Customers
Duration of Typical Work Week
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Degree of Automation
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Sitting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Standing
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Radiation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Telephone
Exposed to High Places
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Time Pressure
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
- Importance Supplemental-
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Bachelor's Degree