What Is a Service Operator and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

A service operator controls the equipment involved in mining oil or gas to increase flow from and treat wells as well as to remove any obstructions from drilling wells or pipes. As a service operator, your job duties include operating controls, detecting faulty mechanical equipment, supporting safety inspections, observing pressure gauges, and assisting supervisors with preparing reports. You also determine the correct amount of chemicals or cement to mix when there’s a fracture that needs to be repaired. The qualifications for this career include experience with logging and management software along with critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.