well testing operations
Testing procedures, such as volumetric flow testing and pressure testing, which describe the ability of the well to produce oil.
Well-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases. They record operations, maintain equipment, seal unused wells and prevent ground contamination.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesdig wells
Operate drilling machinery and tools to sink wells in the specified locations.
repair wells
Perform maintenance and repair to wells with cracks and defects. Seal wells that are no longer in use.
Sector-specific
3 competencesreport well results
Document and share well results in a transparent way; communicate results to business partners, auditors, collaborating teams and internal management.
select well equipment
Select and purchase the appropriate equipment for different functions within the well.
suggest well maintenance
Ensure appropriate well maintenance is provided after discovering issues or risks on the drilling rig or drilling site.
Cross-sector
5 competencesinspect water wells
Examine water wells for pollution and conformity with construction standards. Order well closures if necessary.
green
keep task records
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competenceshealth and safety hazards underground
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
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.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
13 competencesclean up spilled oil
Safely clean up and dispose of spilled oil.
clear drill sites
Clear drill site e.g. by cutting down surrounding trees; make way for new roads to drill site.
connect equipment to wellheads
Install equipment. Connect equipment to wellheads.
coordinate oil well operations
Coordinate well operations such as shutdowns and major projects.
guide cranes
Guide a crane operator in operating the crane. Stay in contact with the operator visually, vocally, or using communication equipment to make sure the crane operation is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
inspect pipelines
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
maintain mechanical equipment
Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair vehicles meant for cargo, passengers, farming and landscaping.
manage well interaction
Understand and manage the process of different wells interacting with one another.
operate core drilling equipment
Operate an exploration drilling machine, which may be mobile or stationary, to drill and extract cores. React quickly to auditory and other changes to determine the course of action.
operate pumping equipment
Operate pumping equipment and control oil and gas pumping systems. Manipulate control panels to adjust pressure and temperature, as well as to direct product flow rate and to monitor liquid circulation in petroleum refinery. Oversee gas and oil transport from wellheads to refineries or storage facilities.
plan oil wells
Develop engineering plans and supervise activities necessary to successfully drill a well.
supervise well operations
Supervise well-site operations and manage the staff, including training and supervision of personnel. Manage a crew that works together as a team. Make sure that deadlines are met with in order to maximise customer satisfaction.
use rigging equipment
Set up rolling and lifting equipment required to lift and move objects e.g. with a crane or block and tackle system.
Cross-sector
2 competencesfollow safety procedures when working at heights
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
supervise worker safety
Ensure safety of site personnel; supervise correct use of protective equipment and clothing; understand and implement safety procedures.