AI Assistant for Service Unit Operators, Oil and 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.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Maintain and perform safety inspections on equipment and tools.(Core task)
  • 2Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.(Core task)
  • 3Listen to engines, rotary chains, or other equipment to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.(Core task)
  • 4Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.(Core task)
  • 5Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.(Core task)
  • 6Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.(Core task)
  • 7Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.(Core task)
  • 8Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.(Core task)
  • 9Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.(Core task)
  • 10Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operations Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control
Monitoring
Active Listening
Troubleshooting
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Equipment Maintenance
Reading Comprehension

Knowledge Areas

MechanicalMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageSales and Marketing

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordSAP software

Other Tools

Computerized maintenance management system CMMSData logger softwareInventory tracking softwareSupervisory control and data acquisition SCADA softwareTime and attendance software

Daily Work Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Training and Teaching Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

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