Oilfield / Rig Worker
Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
At a Glance
Oilfield / Rig Worker. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Oil and Gas, Operations, Environment Health And Safety.
Not available
High school or GED
1 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Median Wage
$47,510/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.5%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Oil and Gas
Environment Health And Safety
Accounting
Mechanics
Hoisting
First Aid
Business Mathematics
Disassembler
Hydrostatic Testing
Hoppers
Safety Procedures
Tanker Truck Operation
Good Driving Record
Materials Testing
Lifting Ability
Overhead Crane Operation
Warehousing
Common Skills (10)
Operations
Management
Scheduling
Communication
Planning
Safe Driving
Detail Oriented
Coordinating
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Teamwork
Certifications (3)
Petroleum Engineering Certification
Valid Driver's License
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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