ONET Occupations » 47-5013.00

Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.40)
  2. Operate, drive - Things (4.17)
  3. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.91)
  4. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.91)
  5. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  6. Construct - Things (3.80)
  7. Consult - People (3.78)
  8. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  9. Repair - Things (3.70)
  10. Use my brain - Data (3.62)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.53)
  12. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.53)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  14. Listen - People (3.50)
  15. Control, expedite things - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.88)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  3. Active Listening (3.50)
  4. Monitoring (3.50)
  5. Operation and Control (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  2. Control Precision (3.75)
  3. Multilimb Coordination (3.75)
  4. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  6. Selective Attention (3.50)
  7. Reaction Time (3.50)
  8. Near Vision (3.50)
  9. Depth Perception (3.50)
  10. Hearing Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.70)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.40)
  3. Cooperation (4.22)
  4. Self Control (4.09)
  5. Integrity (4.01)
  6. Initiative (3.58)
  7. Concern for Others (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.17)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.00)
  3. Getting Information (3.94)
  4. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.91)
  5. Handling and Moving Objects (3.80)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.78)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.70)
  8. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.70)
  9. Performing General Physical Activities (3.68)
  10. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.61)
  11. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.54)
  1. Control Operation Of Compressors (3.91)
  2. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.91)
  3. Operate Power Driven Pumps (3.91)
  4. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.91)
  5. Drill Blasting Holes (3.91)
  6. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (3.91)
  7. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.91)
  8. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (3.91)
  9. Assemble Detonation Units For Construction Or Extraction Work (3.80)
  10. Detonate Blasting Charges For Construction Or Extraction Work (3.80)
  11. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.78)
  12. Charge Blasting Holes With Explosives (3.68)
  13. Remove Or Retrieve Tools, Equipment, Casings Or Pipe From Wells (3.68)
  14. Monitor Operation Of Drilling Equipment (3.61)