Oil & Gas Rotary Drill Operator - Field Rig Technician

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,110 - 87,790; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Rotary Drill Operator to set up and operate various drills for oil and gas exploration. Responsibilities include cleaning machinery, positioning equipment, mixing drilling mud, and repairing machinery as needed. Key skills required include operation monitoring, critical thinking, and effective communication. The average annual salary for this position ranges from $32,110 to $87,790, offering a competitive pay scale for the role.

Responsibilities

• Clean and oil pulleys, blocks, and cables.
• Position and prepare truck-mounted derricks at drilling areas specified on field maps.
• Bolt together pump and engine parts, and connect tanks and flow lines.
• Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.
• Repair or replace defective parts of machinery using hand tools.
• Observe pressure gauge and control speed of rotary tables and tools.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Operation and Control

Monitoring

Instructing

Active Listening

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Course Advisor is seeking a Rotary Drill Operator to set up and operate various drills for oil and gas exploration. Responsibilities include cleaning machinery, positioning equipment, mixing drilling mud, and repairing machinery as needed. Key skills required include operation monitoring, critical thinking, and effective communication. The average annual salary for this position ranges from $32,110 to $87,790, offering a competitive pay scale for the role.