Is being a rotary drill operator a good fit for you?
Sets up and runs drills that reach oil and gas underground. Also takes rock samples for testing.
What the work involves
- Trains crews and introduces procedures to make drilling safer and more effective.
- Watches gauges and moves levers to control drill speed and pressure at the bottom of the hole.
- Keeps records of depth drilled, rock layers, materials and tools used, and time taken.
- Pushes levers and brake pedals to control the machinery that raises and lowers drill pipes in wells.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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