ISCO Occupation Group 8113.1 Derrickhand

Definition

Derrickhand: 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".

Essential Skills

• Control Flow Of Oils
• Work In Drilling Teams
• Maintain Mechanical Equipment
• Monitor Drilling Fluid
• Rigging Terminology
• Mechanics
• Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
• Maintain Circulation System
• Use Rigging Equipment
• Mechanical Tools
• Guide Drill Pipes
• React To Events In Time-Critical Environments

Optional Skills

• Chemistry
• Train Employees
• Inspect Quality Of Products
• Inspect Pipelines
• Add Chemicals To Drilling Fluid

Higher Level

• ISCO Unit Group 8113 Well Drillers And Borers And Related Workers