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