Career overview

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

O*NET-SOC 47-5012.00

Median pay / yr$65,010

OutlookBelow Average

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas.

Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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.
Personnel and Human ResourcesKnowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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