Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

Service unit operators in oil, gas, and mining work directly at well sites and drilling locations to solve mechanical problems and maintain production equipment. They operate specialized rigs and tools to perform critical interventions when wells malfunction or drilling equipment becomes stuck underground. Their primary responsibility involves using heavy equipment to pull obstructed pipes, remove broken tools, or extract casing that has become lodged in wells thousands of feet below the surface. These operators also work to increase oil and gas flow from existing wells by performing maintenance procedures like cleaning out debris, replacing worn components, or adjusting downhole equipment.