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8113 - Well drillers and borers and related workers
8113.1 - derrickhand
8113.3 - oil rig motorhand
8113.4 - pipeline pump operator
8113.5 - roughneck
8113.6 - roustabout
8113.7 - tool pusher
8113.8 - tunnel boring machine operator
8113.9 - well-digger
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drill operator

Plant and machine operators and assemblers

Stationary plant and machine operators

Mining and mineral processing plant operators

Well drillers and borers and related workers

drill operator

Concept overview

Code

8113.2

Description

Drill operators supervise a team during rigging and drilling operations. They monitor well activity and take measures in case of emergencies.

Alternative Labels

oil rig driller

rig driller

rig drill operator

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

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)