Unit operator vs fishing tool operator

The differences between unit operators and fishing tool 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 unit operator and a fishing tool operator. Additionally, a fishing tool operator has an average salary of $46,771, which is higher than the $41,192 average annual salary of a unit operator.

The top three skills for a unit operator include asphalt, plant equipment and safety procedures. The most important skills for a fishing tool operator are fishing tools, clean outs, and jars.

Unit operator vs fishing tool operator overview

	Unit Operator	Fishing Tool Operator
Yearly salary	$41,192	$46,771
Hourly rate	$19.80	$22.49
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	47,545	36,064
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 25%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Unit operator vs fishing tool operator salary

Unit operators and fishing tool operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Unit Operator	Fishing Tool Operator
Average salary	$41,192	$46,771
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $62,000	Between $28,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	Plymouth, MN	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	Applied Materials	-
Best paying industry	Energy	-

Differences between unit operator and fishing tool operator education

There are a few differences between a unit operator and a fishing tool operator in terms of educational background:

	Unit Operator	Fishing Tool Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 25%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Unit operator vs fishing tool operator demographics

Here are the differences between unit operators' and fishing tool operators' demographics:

	Unit Operator	Fishing Tool Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 85.5% Female, 14.5%	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 1.2% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 1.2% White, 66.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between unit operator and fishing tool operator duties and responsibilities

Unit operator example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain GPS and other equipment.
Drill frac plugs in time efficient manner.
Coordinate, and execute safety programs, JSA's, and reports.
Make Maximo request to get desire jobs put on schedule for repairs.
Perform LOTO procedures for equipment in preparation for maintenance or safety concerns.
Perform day to day operational oversight and maintenance over numerous distillation and utility units in a cresylic acid manufacturing facility.

Fishing tool operator example responsibilities.

Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Conduct safety meetings on Oxy policy as required.Send daily reports to Oxy supervisor.
Clean cement to float shoe on 9,700'wells.work for Oxy gas washing over wire line tools with 4 1/6wash pipe to bottom.
Lead compression shift of twenty-one operators and supporting staff in daily operations of manufacturing generic prescription medications in a GMP setting.
Create comprehensive written reports and PowerPoint presentations that show information in an interactive form during monthly staff meetings.

Unit operator vs fishing tool operator skills

Common unit operator skills

Asphalt, 27%
Plant Equipment, 21%
Safety Procedures, 11%
Control Room, 7%
Unit Operations, 6%
Rig, 4%

Common fishing tool operator skills

Fishing Tools, 60%
Clean Outs, 26%
Jars, 14%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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