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Tasks & work activities — roughneck

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 47-5011.00 (Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas).

Task statements

  • [Core] Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
  • [Core] Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
  • [Core] Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
  • [Core] Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
  • [Core] Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
  • [Core] Listen to mud pumps and check regularly for vibration and other problems to ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
  • [Core] Start pumps that circulate mud through drill pipes and boreholes to cool drill bits and flush out drill cuttings.
  • [Core] Position and align derrick elements, using harnesses and platform climbing devices.
  • [Core] Supervise crew members, and provide assistance in training them.
  • [Core] Guide lengths of pipe into and out of elevators.
  • [Core] Prepare mud reports, and instruct crews about the handling of any chemical additives.
  • [Core] Clamp holding fixtures on ends of hoisting cables.
  • [Core] Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud, using portable mixers.
  • [Core] String cables through pulleys and blocks.
  • [Core] Steady pipes during connection to or disconnection from drill or casing strings.

Detailed work activities

  • Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
  • Clean equipment or facilities.
  • Direct construction or extraction personnel.
  • Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.
  • Install drilling equipment.
  • Maintain drilling equipment.
  • Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Monitor extraction operations.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate pumps or compressors.
  • Position construction or extraction equipment.
  • Prepare operational reports.
  • Train construction or extraction personnel.