Description

Contractors and supervisors in oil and gas drilling and services supervise and coordinate the activities in drilling for oil or gas, operating service rigs, or providing oil and gas well services. They are employed by drilling and well service contracting companies and petroleum producing companies. Contractors may be self-employed.

Job Titles

• Fracturing supervisor
• Multi-service operator – oil field services
• Rig manager

Main Duties

• Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who drill for oil and gas, operate service rigs or provide oil and gas well services
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
• Requisition and procure materials and supplies
• Ensure appropriate control measures are in place to protect the health and safety of workers
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and safety
• Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• Review, audit and approve workers’ paperwork and complete proper documentation
• Prepare production and other reports
• May set up machines and equipment.

Workplaces

• Drilling and well service contracting companies
• Petroleum producing companies
• Self-employed

Skills

• Preventative Maintenance
• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Operation and Control
• Repairing

Abilities

• Depth Perception
• Far Vision
• Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
• Glare Tolerance
• Gross Body Equilibrium

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Leadership

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Source: OaSIS