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The Field Operator controls heavy equipment in the withdrawal or extraction of resources from the ground. Their role is evaluating well properties, removing earth to expose coal, maintaining machinery, mitigating risks on the field, and reporting to supervisors. Their responsibilities are to perform day-to-day operations of testing and maintaining production facilities, prepare for oil pickup, ensure accuracy of gauges, check rates on the pump, maintain and replace valves as needed, prepare and submit daily reports, and comply with all regulatory, environmental and safety rules and standards.

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4.5 years
$49K
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4.58 years
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  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Business Economics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,373Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree In Liberal Arts
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    Avg. Duration:32 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,610Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree In Cellular And Molecular Biology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,887Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Of Business Administration (m.b.a) In Business Administration - Management
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,451Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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