[Core] [49% incumbents] Maintain and perform safety inspections on equipment and tools.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation. | Maintain extraction or excavation equipment.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
  DWAs: Install plumbing or piping.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
  DWAs: Operate pumps or compressors.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
  DWAs: Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Close and seal wells no longer in use.
  DWAs: Prepare excavation or extraction sites for commissioning or decommissioning.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Apply green technologies or techniques, such as the use of coiled tubing, slim-hole drilling, horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing, or gas lift systems.
  DWAs: Apply new technologies to improve work processes.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Listen to engines, rotary chains, or other equipment to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
  DWAs: Monitor extraction operations.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
  DWAs: Prepare operational reports.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
  DWAs: Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
  DWAs: Select construction equipment.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
  DWAs: Direct construction or extraction personnel.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
  DWAs: Operate detonation equipment.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
  DWAs: Measure work site dimensions.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
  DWAs: Operate detonation equipment.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Monitor sound wave-generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
  DWAs: Monitor extraction operations.

[EMERGING:Revision] Maintain and perform safety inspections on rigs, equipment, and other tools.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.05 lvl:5.20) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:3.85 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.68 lvl:4.67) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.37 lvl:4.72) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.25 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Education and Training (imp:3.21 lvl:3.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:3.15 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.14 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:3.14 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administration and Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.72) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Transportation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:3.07 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:2.90 lvl:3.60) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.87 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.84 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.78 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Design (imp:2.76 lvl:3.07) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Psychology (imp:2.66 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.33 lvl:1.58) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Building and Construction (imp:2.33 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Law and Government (imp:1.86 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:1.84 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.82 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.80) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Communications and Media (imp:1.77 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:1.75 lvl:0.89) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Biology (imp:1.50 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:4.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Reaction Time (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Sound Localization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Night Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.71 lvl:5.21) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.54 lvl:4.75) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.39 lvl:4.71) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.36 lvl:4.91) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.32 lvl:5.19) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.19 lvl:4.46) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.17 lvl:5.34) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.15 lvl:4.47) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.13 lvl:4.43) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.13 lvl:5.70) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.08 lvl:4.23) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Getting Information (imp:4.03 lvl:4.27) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.96 lvl:5.24) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.95 lvl:4.79) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.94 lvl:5.88) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.92 lvl:4.50) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.91 lvl:5.13) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.89 lvl:4.92) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.79 lvl:4.44) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.73 lvl:4.21) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.69 lvl:4.11) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.65 lvl:4.27) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Processing Information (imp:3.59 lvl:4.51) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.56 lvl:4.31) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.56 lvl:4.18) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.53 lvl:3.70) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.51 lvl:4.01) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.47 lvl:4.56) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.45 lvl:3.81) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.42 lvl:4.58) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.24 lvl:3.55) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.22 lvl:4.40) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.09 lvl:3.54) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.04 lvl:3.39) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.02 lvl:3.64) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.83 lvl:2.92) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.82 lvl:3.54) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.82 lvl:2.92) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.56) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Working with Computers (imp:2.22 lvl:1.50) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.97) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.06) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.38) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Control (imp:1.37) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.26) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Integrity (imp:1.21) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.93) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.92) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.51) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.32) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.23) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.15) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:3.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:2.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Repairing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Installation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 43,140
  annual_median    : $58,160
  annual_pct10     : $38,940
  annual_pct25     : $47,480
  annual_pct75     : $73,230
  annual_pct90     : $97,560
  annual_mean      : $62,470
  hourly_median    : $27.96

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($106,480)
  lowest_state     : Kentucky ($28,280)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.765x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (27 total) ---
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:   39,110  median: $  56,610
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    1,060  median: $  96,380
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      760  median: $  63,250
  Utilities                                emp:      620  median: $  88,890
  Manufacturing                            emp:      620  median: $  52,100
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      350  median: $  57,520
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      240  median: $  69,370
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      120  median: $  66,080

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:   39,110  median: $  56,610
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    1,060  median: $  96,380
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      760  median: $  63,250
  Utilities                                emp:      620  median: $  88,890
  Manufacturing                            emp:      620  median: $  52,100
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  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      240  median: $  69,370
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word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and_Natural_Gas_Corporation
  QID: Q1430541
  Extract: The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is an Indian central public sector undertaking which is the largest government-owned oil and gas explorer and producer in the country. It accounts for around 70 per cent of India's domestic production of crude oil and around 84 per cent of natural g

  Title: Floating production storage and offloading (similarity: 0.2597)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_production_storage_and_offloading
  QID: Q15252
  Extract: A floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit is a floating vessel used by the offshore oil and gas industry for the production and processing of hydrocarbons, and for the storage of oil. An FPSO vessel is designed to receive hydrocarbons produced by itself or from nearby platforms or sub

  Title: GE Oil and Gas (similarity: 0.5306)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_Oil_and_Gas
  QID: Q16558233
  Extract: GE Oil & Gas was the division of General Electric that owned its investments in the petroleum industry. In July 2017, this division was merged with Baker Hughes.

  Title: Separator (oil production) (similarity: 0.4590)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separator_(oil_production)
  QID: Q3011536
  Extract: 
The term separator in oilfield terminology designates a pressure vessel used for separating well fluids produced from oil and gas wells into gaseous and liquid components. A separator for petroleum production is a large vessel designed to separate production fluids into their constituent components

  Title: TGT Oil and Gas Services (similarity: 0.4746)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TGT_Oil_and_Gas_Services
  QID: Q13412297
  Extract: TGT Diagnostics is a downhole logging and diagnostics company for energy production and storage. The company is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE with a worldwide presence and operation in all the continents. With offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Malaysia 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence due to comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and work activities, plus robust wage and employment statistics from BLS OEWS May 2025. The occupation has clear boundaries and well-defined responsibilities in oil field operations.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:00:05.680287+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,608
tokens_output        : 4,639
cost_usd             : $0.050101
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found for this specialized occupation, though related entries like 'GE Oil and Gas' and 'Oil and Natural Gas Corporation' provide industry context for the petroleum sector where these operators work.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Service Unit Operators in oil and gas operate specialized equipment to maintain and optimize well production by removing obstructions, increasing flow rates, and performing critical maintenance operations. These skilled technicians combine mechanical expertise with safety protocols to keep drilling and producing wells operational in challenging field environments. They serve as essential technical specialists who troubleshoot equipment failures and implement solutions to maximize well productivity.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Service Unit Operators begin their day by conducting thorough safety inspections of rigs, derricks, and specialized tools before mobilizing truck-mounted units to well sites. They operate complex machinery including pumps that circulate fluids through wells to remove sand and debris, derricks for lifting heavy equipment, and pressure-control devices for wellhead installations. Throughout their shift, they listen carefully to engines and rotary chains to detect unusual operations or equipment malfunctions. They coordinate with supervisors and crew members while threading cables through derrick pulleys and installing or removing stuck pipe, casing, and tools from wells. Their day concludes with preparing detailed reports documenting services rendered, tools used, and time required for billing and operational tracking purposes.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong realistic and conventional interests, preferring hands-on mechanical work with tangible outcomes over abstract tasks. They possess exceptional problem sensitivity and control precision, enabling them to detect equipment issues early and operate machinery with accuracy in high-stakes environments. Successful operators exhibit high dependability and attention to detail, understanding that safety lapses can have serious consequences in oil field operations. They thrive on the combination of technical troubleshooting, physical coordination, and the satisfaction of solving complex mechanical problems that keep critical infrastructure running smoothly.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Service Unit Operators enter the field with a high school diploma or equivalent (63%) or less formal education (37%), learning essential skills through on-the-job training and apprenticeships. Entry-level workers typically start as helpers or roustabouts, gaining familiarity with oil field equipment and safety protocols before advancing to operator roles. Many employers provide specialized training on equipment operation, safety procedures, and industry-specific technologies. The Job Zone 2 classification indicates that some preparation is needed, usually acquired through several months of related work experience or vocational training.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Service Unit Operators can advance to senior operator positions, field supervisors, or specialized roles such as fishing-tool technicians with increased experience and expertise. Many transition to related occupations like Rotary Drill Operators or Petroleum Pump System Operators, leveraging their mechanical knowledge and field experience. Career progression often leads to supervisory roles coordinating multiple crews or technical specialist positions focusing on advanced well intervention techniques. Some operators pursue additional certifications or education to move into engineering support roles or start their own service contracting businesses.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Service Unit Operators earn a median annual wage of $58,160 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with the 10th to 90th percentile range spanning $38,940 to $97,560. Employment totals 43,140 workers nationwide, with significant geographic wage variation from Kentucky's $28,280 to Alaska's $106,480, reflecting regional oil and gas activity levels. The vast majority (39,110 workers) are employed in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industries, with smaller concentrations in Transportation and Warehousing and Real Estate sectors. Demand correlates strongly with oil and gas exploration and production activity, making employment somewhat cyclical based on commodity prices and drilling activity. Geographic concentration follows major oil and gas regions, with premium wages in challenging environments like Alaska and offshore operations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Service Unit Operators face moderate automation risk as their core activities of controlling machines and processes, inspecting equipment, and troubleshooting mechanical issues require human judgment and dexterity that remain difficult to automate fully. While some routine monitoring tasks may become more automated through sensor technology, the complex problem-solving, equipment manipulation, and safety-critical decision-making aspects of the role are likely to remain human-dependent in the medium term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (47-5012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical mechanical knowledge requirements (4.0 importance) and similar equipment operation focus in oil field environments.
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 4.0
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
    data: Shared oil and gas operations
  [career_pathway] Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (47-5071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Roustabouts typically advance to Service Unit Operator roles, sharing similar work environments and foundational oil field knowledge.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Both in oil and gas extraction
    data: Similar job zone preparation levels
  [task_similarity] Wellhead Pumpers (53-7073.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve operating pumps for well operations and monitoring oil field equipment with overlapping mechanical expertise.
    data: Shared pump operation tasks
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Similar equipment monitoring responsibilities
  [transferable_skill] Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (51-8093.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Operations Monitoring (4.0 importance) and Operation and Control (3.8 importance) skills transfer directly between petroleum operations roles.
    data: Operations Monitoring skill overlap
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Petroleum industry focus
  [skill_overlap] Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (47-5023.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize controlling machines and processes (4.7 importance) and share similar mechanical knowledge requirements despite different extraction focuses.
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes importance 4.7
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Similar mechanical expertise
  [riasec_cluster] Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (53-7071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit strong Realistic orientation (7.00) emphasizing hands-on mechanical work and equipment operation in energy industries.
    data: Strong Realistic RIASEC score
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Energy sector equipment operation

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['service unit operator', 'oil well service', 'fishing tool technician', 'coiled tubing operator', 'pulling unit operator', 'service rig operator', 'oil field service', 'well intervention']
  exclude_keywords : ['drilling operator', 'production operator', 'refinery operator', 'pipeline operator', 'platform operator']
  title_patterns   : ['Service Unit Operator', 'Oil Well Service Operator', 'Service Rig Operator', 'Pulling Unit Operator', 'Fishing Tool Operator']
  common_variations: ['service operator', 'well service technician', 'oil well servicer', 'field service operator', 'unit operator', 'rig service operator', 'intervention specialist', 'well maintenance operator']

total_terms    : 40
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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  46  0.01550  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:22%  inference:20%
tendency                   42  0.01416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  onet_tasks:3%
oil                        28  0.00944  wikipedia            wikipedia:61%  inference:32%  onet_tasks:7%
gas                        26  0.00876  wikipedia            wikipedia:69%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:4%
tools                      16  0.00539  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:31%  onet_dimensions:31%  dwas:19%
principles                 16  0.00539  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 16  0.00539  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  wikipedia:38%  inference:12%
control                    15  0.00506  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:13%  onet_tasks:7%
includes                   15  0.00506  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:20%
operate                    14  0.00472  dwas                 dwas:36%  onet_tasks:21%  onet_dimensions:21%
operations                 13  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:46%  inference:31%  dwas:15%
techniques                 12  0.00404  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  inference:8%
objects                    12  0.00404  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
wells                      11  0.00371  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:45%  wikipedia:27%  inference:27%
materials                  11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
activities                 11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operators                  11  0.00371  inference            inference:100%
performing                 10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
problems                   10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
mechanical                 10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
body                       10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
vessel                     10  0.00337  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
safety                      9  0.00303  inference            inference:67%  onet_tasks:22%  onet_dimensions:11%
actions                     9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problem                     9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
procedures                  9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
service                     9  0.00303  inference            inference:78%  onet_dimensions:22%
human                       9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                      9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:22%
quickly                     9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
devices                     8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
hand                        8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
services                    8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%