Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
O*NET Code: 47-5011.00
Education Level
Zone 1 - Little/No Prep
High school or less
Description
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
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💼 Also Known As
Derrick HandDerrick ManDerrick OperatorDerrick WorkerDrillerDrilling MotormanFloor HandFracturing Derrick OperatorGas Derrick OperatorOil Derrick OperatorRotary Derrick OperatorWell Service Derrick Worker
⚡ Skills (14)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Speaking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Repairing3/100
Active Listening3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (3)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
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