§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

derrickhand

Derrickhands guide the positions and movements of drill pipes.

Description

Derrickhands guide the positions and movements of drill pipes. They control the automated pipe-handling equipment. They are often responsible for the condition of drilling fluids, or "mud".

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

rigging terminology mechanics mechanical tools

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

maintain mechanical equipment work in drilling teams follow safety procedures when working at heights control flow of oils monitor drilling fluid react to events in time-critical environments use rigging equipment maintain circulation system guide drill pipes

OPTIONALOptional competences

inspect quality of products connect equipment to wellheads train employees add chemicals to drilling fluid inspect pipelines

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

derrickhand

Derrickhands guide the positions and movements of drill pipes.

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Description

Derrickhands guide the positions and movements of drill pipes. They control the automated pipe-handling equipment. They are often responsible for the condition of drilling fluids, or "mud".

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

rigging terminology mechanics mechanical tools

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

OPTIONALOptional competences

inspect quality of products connect equipment to wellheads train employees add chemicals to drilling fluid inspect pipelines

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)