Oil and Gas Well Drilling Worker Specific Skills
Operate and maintain drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions and other mechanical equipment
Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs
Align and manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem from a platform on the rig derrick
Field Work Location Experience
Territories
Geographical Areas of Specialization
Prairies region
Maritimes
British Columbia
Alberta
Ontario and/or Quebec
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Standard First Aid Certificate
Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
Confined Space Entry Training
Rig Worker Fall Protection
Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work Setting
Drilling and well service contractor
Specific Skills
Manipulate sections of pipes or drill stems at rig floor during drilling and during removal and replacement of pipes, drill stems and drill bits
Handle, sort and move drill pipes, tools, cement and other materials
Clean up rig areas
Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs and service equipment
Assist other workers to maintain drilling equipment on drill floor
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check
Medical exam
Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
Safety equipment/gear
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Gloves
Work Site Environment
Confined spaces
Dangerous
Outdoors
At heights
Wet/damp
Noisy
Odours
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
Transportation/Travel Information
Own vehicle
Willing to travel
Willing to travel regularly
Valid driver's licence
Travel expenses not paid by employer
Public transportation is not available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Location Information
Remote location
Various locations
Personal Suitability
Team player