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Tool pushers assume responsibility over daily drilling operations. They do mostly administrative work. Tool pushers ensure that the oil rig has sufficient materials, spare parts and enough personnel to continue with the daily operations. They conduct drilling activities in accordance with scheduled programme, supervising drilling crew and equipment.

8113.7 ISCO 8113 ESCO source
Competences
14
Groups
3
Essential
11
Optional
3

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

1 competence
oil rig legislation

The governmental and environmental rules regarding oil rigs.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
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.

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

3 competences
monitor oil rig costs

Monitor total costs of mining activities, projects and required equipment; pursue maximum operational cost efficiency.

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plan rig moves

Responsible for planning and organising rig moves; determine alternative routes to avoid obstacles and road bans.

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plan rig operations

Plan and execute rigging operations and prepare site for rigging; disassemble rig and clean site afterwards.

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Sector-specific

3 competences
install oil rig

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

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manage mining plant equipment

Oversee the acquisition, installation, maintenance and storage of mining plant equipment.

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select well equipment

Select and purchase the appropriate equipment for different functions within the well.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
give instructions to staff

Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.

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plan shifts of employees

Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

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supervise worker safety

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

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Optional skills and competences 3 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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supply rigging equipment

Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.

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Cross-sector

2 competences
manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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present reports

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

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