ISCO Occupation Group 8113.5 Roughneck
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Roughneck: 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.
Essential Skills
- Assemble Metal Parts
- Work As A Team
- Maintain Drilling Equipment
- React To Events In Time-Critical Environments
- Ensure Health And Safety In Manufacturing
- Connect Oil Well Heads
- Create Solutions To Problems
- Mechanics
- Make Time-Critical Decisions
- Guide Drill Pipes
- Maintain Oil Field Machinery
- Collect Oil Samples
Optional Skills
- Monitor Drilling Fluid
- Chemistry
- Troubleshoot
- Train Employees
Alternative Names
- Chainhand
