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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-5071.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.

What this job is about

Assist in the maintenance and operation of oil and gas equipment.

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

    Inspect and locate leaks

    Walk flow lines to locate leaks using electronic detectors and visual inspections.

  2. 2

    Unscrew and tighten pipes

    Use hand and power wrenches and tongs to unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, and tubing.

  3. 3

    Dismantle machinery

    Dismantle and repair oil field machinery and steam engine parts using hand and power tools.

  4. 4

    Move and clean equipment

    Move pipes to and from trucks and clean trucks used in the fields.

  5. 5

    Assist with rig operations

    Supply equipment to rig floors as requested and assist roughnecks.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.