Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Energy/Power Generation
Oil & Gas -
Engineering
Oil & Gas
What Does it Take to Be an Oil and Gas Derrick Operator?
Job Description: Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.
List of Oil & Gas Derrick OperatorJob Duties
- Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
- Steady pipes during connection to or disconnection from drill or casing strings.
- Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
- Supervise crew members, and provide assistance in training them.
- Prepare mud reports, and instruct crews about the handling of any chemical additives.
- Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud, using portable mixers.
Operation Monitoring
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Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Operation and Control
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Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Critical Thinking
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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking
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Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring
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Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Repairing
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Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Rotary Derrick Operator
There were about 11,100 jobs for Oil and Gas Derrick Operator in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 25.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,800 new jobs for Oil and Gas Derrick Operator by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 1,800 job openings in this field each year.
The states with the most job growth for Oil & Gas Derrick Operator are Wyoming, North Dakota, and Colorado
. Watch out if you plan on working in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, or Florida
. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators make between $33,290 and $64,960 a year.
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators who work in North Dakota, Wyoming, or Alaska
, make the highest salaries.
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Education needed to be an Oil and Gas Derrick Operator:
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