Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas

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.

On the job, you would:

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.

Personality

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Characteristics of this Career
		87%	Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
		81%	Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
		80%	Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
		78%	Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
		78%	Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
		76%	Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
		75%	Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
		74%	Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
		74%	Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
		72%	Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
		72%	Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
		68%	Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
		62%	Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
		60%	Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
		59%	Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
		52%	Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Strengths
		100%	Realistic - Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
		56%	Conventional - Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Values of the Work Environment
		78%	Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
		56%	Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Aptitude

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Abilities \| Cognitive, Physical, Personality
		75%	Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
		75%	Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
		75%	Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
		69%	Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
		66%	Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
		63%	Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
		63%	Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
		60%	Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
		60%	Perceptual Speed - The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
		60%	Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
		60%	Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
		56%	Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
		56%	Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.
		56%	Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
		56%	Auditory Attention - The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
		56%	Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
		56%	Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
		53%	Visual Color Discrimination - The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
		53%	Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
		53%	Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
		53%	Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
		53%	Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
		53%	Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Skills \| Cognitive, Physical, Personality
		52%	Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Apply new technologies to improve work processes.

Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.

Maintain extraction or excavation equipment.

Monitor extraction operations.

Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details.

Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.

Install plumbing or piping.

Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

Operate pumps or compressors.

Prepare excavation or extraction sites for commissioning or decommissioning.

Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

Direct construction or extraction personnel.

Operate detonation equipment.

Prepare operational reports.

Operate detonation equipment.

Select construction equipment.

Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.

Measure work site dimensions.

Monitor extraction operations.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent
		100%	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather - How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
		99%	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets - How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
		97%	Frequency of Decision Making - How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
		96%	Contact With Others - How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
		94%	Exposed to Contaminants - How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
		92%	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results - What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
		92%	Face-to-Face Discussions - How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
		92%	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety - How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
		91%	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable - How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
		90%	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures - How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
		90%	Work With Work Group or Team - How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
		90%	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment - How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
		89%	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions - How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
		84%	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate - How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
		84%	Time Pressure - How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
		83%	Spend Time Standing - How much does this job require standing?
		82%	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
		81%	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls - How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
		81%	Consequence of Error - How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
		81%	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection - How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
		79%	Physical Proximity - To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
		79%	Freedom to Make Decisions - How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
		79%	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results - How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
		78%	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions - How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
		77%	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks - How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
		77%	Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment - How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
		77%	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings - How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
		75%	Telephone - How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
		74%	Coordinate or Lead Others - How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
		74%	Structured versus Unstructured Work - To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
		73%	Exposed to High Places - How often does this job require exposure to high places?
		72%	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions - How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
		72%	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body - How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
		70%	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
		68%	Level of Competition - To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
		64%	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting - How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
		61%	Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles - How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
		59%	Spend Time Walking and Running - How much does this job require walking and running?
		55%	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled - How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
		54%	Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance - How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
		52%	Outdoors, Under Cover - How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
		93%	Duration of Typical Work Week - Number of hours typically worked in one week.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Tasks & Values
		93%	Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
		89%	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
		85%	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
		84%	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
		83%	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
		80%	Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
		79%	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
		79%	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
		78%	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
		78%	Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
		77%	Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
		76%	Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
		74%	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
		74%	Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
		74%	Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
		73%	Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
		73%	Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
		72%	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
		70%	Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
		68%	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
		67%	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
		66%	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
		65%	Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
		64%	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
		64%	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
		63%	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
		63%	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
		62%	Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
		61%	Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
		61%	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
		56%	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment - Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
		56%	Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
		52%	Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
		51%	Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Getting Started

Education:

63%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

37%

Less than a High School Diploma

Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas

What they do:

On the job, you would:

Personality

Characteristics of this Career

Strengths

Values of the Work Environment

Aptitude

Abilities | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

Skills | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

Job Details

Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent

Tasks & Values

Getting Started