Physical fitness is important for oil field operators.
Oil field operators set up or operate various drills to remove petroleum products from the earth. They also set up these drills to find and extract core matter and samples for testing during oil exploration processes.
Responsibilities
An oil field operator checks for safety or environmental issues at a drill location, ensures that oil-producing wells operate effectively and verifies that pneumatic and mechanical pumps are adequate. The operator also inspects equipment, structure and materials and communicates with co-workers, maintenance personnel and supervisors.
Skill Set and Tools
It is helpful to have good communication skills, physical fitness and perfect vision in a oil field operator role, according to O*NET OnLine. To perform the necessary tasks competently, a oil field operator often uses brake pedals, powered wrenches, tongs and slush pumps.
Education and Salary
Oil field operators usually have a high school diploma or an associate degree in geology. Companies prefer individuals who have practical experience. As of 2010, the average annual earnings of oil field operators were $53,000, according to the career resources website Indeed.
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