Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas: 
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Indiana Average Salary | |
| Average Time to Fill | 39 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 13 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 16 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Following Directions
Professionalism
Decision-making
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Following Directions
Professionalism
Decision-making
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
Operate mix or blending machine
Position construction or extraction equipment
Don/Doff construction, extraction, or mining related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Install drilling equipment
Operate mix or blending machine
Position construction or extraction equipment
Don/Doff construction, extraction, or mining related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Install drilling equipment
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Perform extraction or mining related measurements
Measure work site or construction dimensions
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
Explore areas for oil or gas
Measure work site or construction dimensions
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
Explore areas for oil or gas
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repair construction machinery or equipment
Maintain construction machinery or equipment
Maintain drilling equipment
Clean construction or extraction related tools, equipment, or machinery
Maintain construction machinery or equipment
Maintain drilling equipment
Clean construction or extraction related tools, equipment, or machinery
Performing General Physical Activities
Assemble temporary equipment or structures
Review construction specifications
Clean work sites
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Move materials, equipment, or supplies
Climb ladders, scaffolding, and structures to reach work
Review construction specifications
Clean work sites
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Move materials, equipment, or supplies
Climb ladders, scaffolding, and structures to reach work
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operate pumps or compressors
Control operation of compressors
Operate power driven pumps, equipment, or systems
Operate gas or petroleum distribution equipment
Control operation of compressors
Operate power driven pumps, equipment, or systems
Operate gas or petroleum distribution equipment
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