derrickhand

Derrickhands guide the positions and movements of drill pipes. They control the automated pipe-handling equipment. They are often responsible for the condition of drilling fluids, or "mud".

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

control flow of oils follow safety procedures when working at heights guide drill pipes maintain circulation system maintain mechanical equipment monitor drilling fluid react to events in time-critical environments use rigging equipment work in drilling teams

Essential Knowledge

mechanical tools mechanics rigging terminology

Optional Skills and Competences

add chemicals to drilling fluid connect equipment to wellheads inspect pipelines inspect quality of products train employees

Optional Knowledge

chemistry

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/41d4be58-3111-48b5-814a-83117983dd16

Status

released

Occupations

derrickhand

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI