ISCO Occupation Group 8113.1 Derrickhand
From Open Risk Manual
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
