Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Pump mud or fluid through the drill hole using a derrick and other equipment.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
HIGH
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

Physical demands
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards

Activities

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