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roughneck

Roughnecks make or break connections when the drill pipe is tripped in or out of the drilling hole.

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DESCRIPTION

Roughnecks make or break connections when the drill pipe is tripped in or out of the drilling hole. They assemble and disassemble pipes and drills, and collect core samples. They maintain and repair the equipment on the drilling floor.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
collect samples
maintain drilling equipment
cooperate with colleagues
OPTIONALOptional competences
connect equipment to wellheads
monitor drilling fluid
train employees

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Skills overview

17total
12 essential
5 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 12 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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