Occupations/47-5011.00
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
41%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
61%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
72%
Higher automation risk
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Listen to mud pumps and check regularly for vibration and other problems to ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
- Mostly routine
Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
- Mostly routine
Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
Split from the wording of these tasks, shown next to the occupation’s AI risk. It is not a separate score for each task, and it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
- 02Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
- 03Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
- 04Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
- 05Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
- 06Listen to mud pumps and check regularly for vibration and other problems to ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks4.17
- Degree of automation1.66
- Time sitting1.91
- Originality (ability)2.25
- Conflict situations3.38
- Hands-on objects/tools4.64
- Outdoors / weather4.99
- Disease exposure1.01
- Decision freedom3.94
Top abilities
- Multilimb Coordination4.00
- Control Precision3.88
- Reaction Time3.75
- Manual Dexterity3.75
- Arm-Hand Steadiness3.75
- Static Strength3.63
- Problem Sensitivity3.63
- Extent Flexibility3.63
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension2.88
- Active Listening3.25
- Writing2.75
- Speaking3.38
- Mathematics2.38
- Science1.25
- Critical Thinking3.50
- Active Learning2.75
- Learning Strategies2.75
- Monitoring3.38
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
6 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN · Public | Well Drilling/Driller 46.0504 | $6,200 | 100% | 33% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN · Public | Well Drilling/Driller 46.0504 | $6,200 | 100% | 38% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Ridgewater College Willmar, MN · Public | Well Drilling/Driller 46.0504 | $6,100 | 100% | 36% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN · Public | Well Drilling/Driller 46.0504 | $6,000 | 100% | 37% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Miami Dade College Miami, FL · Public | Well Drilling/Driller 46.0504 | $2,900 | 100% | 41% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 46.05 |
Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN · Public | Well Drilling/Driller 46.0504 | $6,300 | 100% | 48% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |