Ohio.gov Logo
It's a bright outlook for
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Learn more about what they do.
Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
Related: Boilermakers Chemical Plant & System Operators Crushing, Grinding, & Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, & Hostlers
Industries: Mining, Oil, & Gas
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Answer a few questions to determine your target salary. Use this target salary to help choose the right occupation for you.
The Workforce Supply Tool provides statistics for the occupations in highest demand throughout Ohio.
You can view statewide statistics as well as more region specific information.
