Coiler operator vs service unit operator

The differences between coiler operators and service unit operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a coiler operator and a service unit operator. Additionally, a service unit operator has an average salary of $46,507, which is higher than the $39,492 average annual salary of a coiler operator.

The top three skills for a coiler operator include rig, safety regulations and RAN. The most important skills for a service unit operator are safety procedures, load trucks, and .

Coiler operator vs service unit operator overview

	Coiler Operator	Service Unit Operator
Yearly salary	$39,492	$46,507
Hourly rate	$18.99	$22.36
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	33,165	42,934
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Coiler operator vs service unit operator salary

Coiler operators and service unit operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Coiler Operator	Service Unit Operator
Average salary	$39,492	$46,507
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $55,000	Between $26,000 And $80,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between coiler operator and service unit operator education

There are a few differences between a coiler operator and a service unit operator in terms of educational background:

	Coiler Operator	Service Unit Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Coiler operator vs service unit operator demographics

Here are the differences between coiler operators' and service unit operators' demographics:

	Coiler Operator	Service Unit Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%	Male, 68.0% Female, 32.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 1.2% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 1.2% White, 63.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between coiler operator and service unit operator duties and responsibilities

Coiler operator example responsibilities.

Manage HDD drilling unit, logging permit, transportation and laboratory analysis.
Measure springs for conformance to specifications, using micrometers calipers, comparators, and custom gages.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Handle preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.

Service unit operator example responsibilities.

swab rigs, single pole, double pole and derricks.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Complete all aspects involve in completions, pulling/running rods, and setting and retrieval of BHA tools.
Perform day to day operational oversight and maintenance over numerous distillation and utility units in a cresylic acid manufacturing facility.
Perform day to day operational oversight and maintenance over numerous distillation and utility units in a cresylic acid manufacturing facility.

Coiler operator vs service unit operator skills

Common coiler operator skills

Rig, 23%
Safety Regulations, 10%
RAN, 6%
Fluid Pump, 6%
CDL, 5%
DOT, 5%

Common service unit operator skills

Safety Procedures, 54%
Load Trucks, 46%

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