About This Career Path
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
Construction & Architecture
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
01
Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
02
Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
03
Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
04
Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
05
Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
06
Listen to mud pumps and check regularly for vibration and other problems to ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
07
Start pumps that circulate mud through drill pipes and boreholes to cool drill bits and flush out drill cuttings.
08
Position and align derrick elements, using harnesses and platform climbing devices.
09
Supervise crew members, and provide assistance in training them.
10
Guide lengths of pipe into and out of elevators.
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Repairing
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Reaction Time
Construction & Architecture
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