Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 33 290 - 64 960; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Course Advisor seeks an Oil & Gas Derrick Operator to rig derrick equipment and operate pumps, ensuring the proper circulation of mud through drill holes. Responsibilities include inspecting derricks for any flaws, maintaining the equipment, and mixing drilling mud. The role requires critical operational skills and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Word. Opportunities for this job are growing significantly in the U.S, especially in states like Wyoming and North Dakota, with salaries ranging from $33,290 to $64,960 per year.

Responsabilités

• Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.
• Inspect derricks for flaws and maintain proper working conditions.
• String cables through pulleys and blocks.
• Weigh clay and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.

Connaissances

Operation Monitoring

Operation and Control

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Monitoring

Repairing

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

What You Need to Know About Oil and Gas Derrick Operator

Oil & Gas Derrick Operator Example Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.

• Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
• Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
• String cables through pulleys and blocks.
• Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud, using portable mixers.
• Guide lengths of pipe into and out of elevators.
• Clamp holding fixtures on ends of hoisting cables.

Skills Needed to be an Oil & Gas Derrick Operator

• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Related Job Titles

• Rotary Derrick Operator

Job Demand for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators

There were about 11,100 jobs for Oil and Gas Derrick Operator in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 25.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,800 new jobs for Oil and Gas Derrick Operator by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,800 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Oil & Gas Derrick Operator are Wyoming, North Dakota, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, or Florida. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

The salary for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators ranges between about $33,290 and $64,960 a year.

Oil and Gas Derrick Operators who work in North Dakota, Wyoming, or Alaska, make the highest salaries.

What Tools & Technology do Oil and Gas Derrick Operators Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Oil and Gas Derrick Operators:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook