Oil & Gas Service Technician
Oil and gas service technicians operate and maintain equipment used in oil and gas extraction. They perform well servicing, equipment repair, and field maintenance.
What does a Oil & Gas Service Technician actually do?
Oil and gas service technicians operate and maintain equipment used in oil and gas extraction. They perform well servicing, equipment repair, and field maintenance.
Career category: Energy
How much does a Oil & Gas Service Technician make?
National compensation data provides a baseline benchmark. Actual pay varies by geographic location, experience level, overtime hours, and employer type.
Median wage represents the midpoint of national occupational data where half of workers earned more and half earned less.
* Note: Detailed entry-level and experienced percentile data is pending source verification.
How to Train & Qualify as a Oil & Gas Service Technician
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Typical pathway: 1 to 2 years for Petroleum Technology AAS, or direct entry field roustabout.
Community college tuition applies for degree programs; field entry provides paid wages.
Common Career Entry Route
Entered through regional petroleum technology programs or direct hire as an entry-level roustabout/floorhand with exploration and production service companies.
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Search All Trades OpportunitiesWhat is this career really like?
Key physical requirements, work conditions, and environment characteristics for this career.
Active on-site work involving physical coordination, standing, and equipment handling.
Work follows established safety practices and protective equipment standards.
Job outlook & future demand
Projected employment growth published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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