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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
SOC 47-5011.00
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.
Zone 1
Construction and Extraction
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
1
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.5
Speaking
3.4
Monitoring
3.4
Repairing
3.4
Active Listening
3.2
Complex Problem Solving
3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Mechanical
3.6
Mathematics
3.3
English Language
3.2
Education and Training
3.0
Public Safety and Security
2.8
Transportation
2.8
Administration and Management
2.7
Building and Construction
2.5
Key Tasks
1Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
2Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working
conditions.
3Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
4Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
5Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
Also Known As
Derrick Hand
Derrick Man
Derrick Operator
Derrick Worker
Driller
Floor Hand
Gas Derrick Operator
Oil Derrick Operator
Rotary Derrick Operator
Well Service Derrick Worker
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