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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
SOC 47-5071.00
Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
Zone 1
Construction and Extraction
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
1
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Monitoring3.2
Critical Thinking3.1
Operation Monitoring3.0
Troubleshooting3.0
Quality Control Analysis3.0
Judgment and Decision Making3.0
Active Listening2.9
Coordination2.9
Knowledge Areas 8
Public Safety and Security3.2
Mechanical3.1
Mathematics2.8
English Language2.8
Building and Construction2.7
Transportation2.7
Production and Processing2.6
Customer and Personal Service2.5
Key Tasks
1Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
2Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
3Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair the leaks.
4Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
5Bolt together pump and engine parts.
Also Known As
Casing Crew Pusher
Cathead Operator
Connection Worker
Derrick Hand
Derrick Worker
Drill Rig Operator
Drill Rig Operator Helper
Dumper-Bailer Operator
Field Service Technician
Floor Hand
Tools & Equipment
Adjustable hand wrenches
Air hoists
Air-powered sandblasters
Catheads
Centrifugal pumps
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