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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-5012.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

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 this job is about

Ensure safe and efficient drilling operations in oil and gas.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Train and supervise drilling crews

    Introduce safety procedures and effective practices to the crew.

  2. 2

    Monitor drilling parameters

    Observe pressure gauges and control rotary tables to manage drilling operations.

  3. 3

    Maintain drilling records

    Document footage drilled, strata details, and tools used during operations.

  4. 4

    Adjust and repair machinery

    Maintain and fix drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance.

  5. 5

    Manage drilling fluid

    Start and check slush pumps to maintain proper circulation of drilling mud.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordPythonSalesforce softwareSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.