Description
Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers control the operation of drilling and hoisting equipment on drilling and service rigs, and direct the activities of the rig crew under supervision of the rig manager. Oil and gas well loggers, testers and related workers operate specialized mechanical or electronic equipment, tools or instruments to provide services in conjunction with well drilling, completion or servicing. They are employed by drilling and well service contractors, petroleum producing companies and well logging or testing companies.
Job Titles
- Driller – oil and gas drilling
Main Duties
- Direct rig crew in setting up rigs and drilling, completing or servicing oil and gas exploration and producing wells
- Operate controls of drill or service rig drilling and hoisting machinery
- Train or arrange for training of crew
- Maintain records of drilling and servicing operations
- Ensure safety procedures are followed
Workplaces
- Drilling and well servicing contractors
- Petroleum producing companies
Skills
- Operation and Control
- Preventative Maintenance
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting Coordinating
Abilities
- Auditory Attention
- Depth Perception
- Static Strength
- Trunk Strength
- Control of Settings
Personal Attributes
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
Similar Occupations
- Water well drillers (72501)
- Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators (84101)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $24.00 | $40.00 | $65.00 |
Training
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