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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".

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain mechanical equipment
work in drilling teams
follow safety procedures when working at heights
OPTIONALOptional competences
inspect quality of products
connect equipment to wellheads
train employees

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8 SHARED SKILLS

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Skills overview

18total
12 essential
6 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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