Career overview
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
O*NET-SOC 47-5011.00
Median pay / yr$62,740
OutlookBelow Average
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas.
Skills employers look for
- Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Knowledge areas
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Certifications that help you get hired
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