- Operators
- Oil and gas well drilling workers
- NOC #8412
Oil and gas well drilling workers
You operate drilling rigs and work as an intermediate member of the rig crew.
Oil and gas well drilling workers are employed by oil and gas service companies and include the following specialties:
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Oil and gas
- Sub-sector Oil and gas services, Offshore
- Environment Primarily outdoor work
- Average Salary $45,000 to $77,000
- Education High school diploma
- Career Demand Growing
In this occupation, activities may include:
- Using specialized equipment, information and maps to determine and document buried pipelines and other utilities in preparation for drilling activities
- Operating and maintaining drilling mud systems and pumps during drilling, and mixing mud, chemicals and additives
- Recording mud characteristics and taking samples
- Operating and maintaining drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions and other mechanical equipment
- Supervising floorhands and labourers
More detailed activities are found under each specialty listed above.
Education
- A high school diploma (or equivalent) is typically required.
Certifications:
- Standard and emergency first aid
- H2S Alive
- Specific health and safety certifications may be required, determined by location of work and company requirements.
Licensing:
- Requirements are different depending on the role and may include Class 1 or 5 driver’s licence.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test
- A clean driving record
- Travel sometimes required
- Shiftwork/variable work hours
- Primarily outdoor work
- Physical work
- Safety-sensitive environment
- Work away from home/in camps
- Mechanics
- Public safety and security
- Maintaining equipment
- Monitoring operations
- Troubleshooting
- Building and construction
- Computers and electronics
- Critical thinking
- Installation
