How do they match: Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

  • Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

  • Derrick Operator
  • Derrick Hand
  • Derrick Man
  • Derrick Worker
  • Gas Derrick Operator
  • Rotary Derrick Operator
  • Driller
  • Drilling Motorman
  • Oil Derrick Operator
  • Fracturing Derrick Operator
  • Well Service Derrick Worker

  • Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.

  • Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
  • Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
  • Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
  • Listen to mud pumps and check regularly for vibration and other problems to ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
  • Position and align derrick elements, using harnesses and platform climbing devices.
  • Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
  • Start pumps that circulate mud through drill pipes and boreholes to cool drill bits and flush out drill cuttings.
  • Steady pipes during connection to or disconnection from drill or casing strings.
  • Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud, using portable mixers.

  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate pumps or compressors.
  • Install drilling equipment.
  • Maintain drilling equipment.
  • Monitor extraction operations.
  • Prepare operational reports.