FOCUS ON. Service Unit. Opportunities Flowing in the Oil and Gas Industry

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FOCUS ON Service Unit Houston Gulf Coast Region* 1 of 5 Opportunities Flowing in the Oil and Gas Industry for Service Unit The job of a service unit operator begins after the completion of drilling

1 FOCUS ON Service Unit Houston Gulf Coast Region* 1 of 5 Opportunities Flowing in the Oil and Gas Industry for Service Unit The job of a service unit operator begins after the completion of drilling an oil or gas well. The service unit operator s responsibility is to maintain or increase oil/gas flow from producing wells. Work will vary from site to site, and includes specialized functions such as reading gauges to monitor pressure, density, rate, and concentration, adjust pumping procedures, operating fishing tools and hanger equipment to retrieve lost or damaged equipment. The long-term outlook for service unit operators is good with a higher than average growth in the number of jobs in our region as many current workers are expected to retire in the next five to 10 years. Is A SERVICE UNIT OPERATOR job right for you? Job requires working with dangerous equipment and chemicals Understanding and adherence to safety procedures is critical Worksite locations change frequently Travel and temporary relocation may be necessary Job often requires working and rotating shifts Most work is outdoors A Service Unit Operator can work under many different titles Case Hole Electric Wireline Operator Fishing Tool Technician Line Hanger Operator/Technician Oilwell Service Operator Reeled Tubing Operator Service Unit Operator Slick Line Operator/Specialist Brought to you by the Education Committee of The Gulf Coast Workforce Board. For more information visit us on the web at Latest data available. June *Includes the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton.

2 2 of 5 The number of service unit operator jobs in the Gulf Coast Region is expected to increase by nearly 36 percent over 10 years. 9,000 8,800 8,600 8,400 8,200 8,000 7,800 7,600 7,400 7,200 7,000 6,800 6,600 6,400 Service Unit Gulf Coast Region 8, % Increase 6, This occupation does not require a college degree and pays higher wages than other non-degreed jobs $40,000 $39,000 $38,000 $37,000 $36,000 $35,000 $34,000 $33,000 $32,000 $31,000 $30,000 Annual Wages Median* $38,654 Service Unit, Oil, Gas & Mining $33,176 All Occupations with HS Grad or GED in U.S. *Middle value of sorted list of wages.

3 of 5 More than 370 new jobs every year are expected in the region. Annual Job Openings Gulf Coast Region Due to Growth 235 Due to Replacement 140 Start Early and Be Prepared!

3 3 of 5 More than 370 new jobs every year are expected in the region. Annual Job Openings Gulf Coast Region Due to Growth 235 Due to Replacement 140 Start Early and Be Prepared! Employers usually require a high school diploma or equivalent. Working as a service unit operator is labor intensive and may require heavy lifting, pulling, and walking long distances. Most companies provide on-the-job training for a service unit operator. Workers are usually promoted from entry-level positions based on their job experience, demonstrated performance, interest and potential. Vocational training and experience working as a rotary helper, floorhand, roustabout, or roughneck are all ways to become a service unit operator. Additional on-the-job training and certification are generally required.

4 Preparing for a Service Unit Operator Career 4 of 5 9th Grade English I World Geography Career-Related Electives: Algebra I Languages other than English I Technology Systems Biology Health/PE or Equivalent 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English II World History Career-Related Electives: Geometry Languages other than English II Electricity/Electronic Technology Chemistry English III United States History Career-Related Electives: Algebra II Communication Applications Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography or Manufacturing Physics PE or Equivalent Systems English IV Government/Economics Career-Related Electives: Precalculus Fine Arts Manufacturing Technology or Energy, Power & Transportation Systems Environmental Systems

Focus on Service Unit 5 of 5 Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program.

5 Major Employers in the Gulf Coast Region Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Drill Quip El Paso Corporation Frontier Oil Corporation Halliburton Hercules Offshore National-Oilwell Varco Patterson-UTI Rowan Companies Inc. Focus on Service Unit 5 of 5 Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas Numbers: (TDD) (VOICE) 711

2012 Demand and Global Labour Supply study

2012 Demand and Global Labour Supply study 212 Demand and Global Labour Supply study Best U.S. recruiting locations for Calgary s high-demand occupations Top five U.S. cities Labour demand in Calgary is expected to increase by over 18, workers