# Occupation profile — roughneck

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8d765d88-c8d6-406e-8dfe-e37c5aa89be6
- **ESCO code:** 8113.5
- **ISCO-08 group:** 8113 — Well drillers and borers and related workers
- **O*NET-SOC:** 47-5011.00 — Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (match: closeMatch)

## Description (ESCO)

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.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- chainhand