Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators set up and/or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
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- Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators
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What do they typically do
- Observe pressure gauge and move throttles and levers to control the speed of rotary tables, and to regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes
- Count sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes
- Push levers and brake pedals to control gasoline, diesel, electric, or steam draw works that lower and raise drill pipes and casings in and out of wells
- Connect sections of drill pipe, using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs
- Maintain records of footage drilled, location and nature of strata penetrated, materials and tools used, services rendered, and time required
- Locate and recover lost or broken bits, casings, and drill pipes from wells, using special tools
- Monitor progress of drilling operations, and select and change drill bits according to the nature of strata, using hand tools
- Clean and oil pulleys, blocks, and cables
- Bolt together pump and engine parts, and connect tanks and flow lines
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +2.1%
Job Openings 3
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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