Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Use both manual and power tools to construct or repair oil field equipment. Carry out additional responsibilities as required.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
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
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

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

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More

Areas of Study

Building and Construction Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
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Production and Processing Know More
Public Safety and Security Know More
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Top Skills

Coordination Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Monitoring Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Quality Control Analysis Know More
Repairing Know More
Troubleshooting Know More