Profession drill operator

Drill operators supervise a team during rigging and drilling operations. They monitor well activity and take measures in case of emergencies.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Mine safety legislation

  The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.

• Mechanics

  Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Skills

• Install oil rig

  Transport and set up oil rig at designated location; disassemble oil rig when drilling activities have finished.

• Liaise with managers

  Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

• Keep task records

  Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

• Present reports

  Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

• Schedule shifts

  Plan staff time and shifts to reflect the demands of the business.

• Write work-related reports

  Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

• Operate pumping equipment

  Operate pumping equipment; oversee gas and oil transport from wellheads to refineries or storage facilities.

• Work ergonomically

  Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

• Operate drilling equipment

  Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings, and drill bits.

• Supervise worker safety

  Ensure safety of site personnel; supervise correct use of protective equipment and clothing; understand and implement safety procedures.

• Evaluate employees work

  Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check the application to ensure product quality and labour productivity.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB