oil rig legislation
The governmental and environmental rules regarding oil rigs.
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.
Competences and skills
14 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencemechanics
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.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesmonitor oil rig costs
Monitor total costs of mining activities, projects and required equipment; pursue maximum operational cost efficiency.
plan rig moves
Responsible for planning and organising rig moves; determine alternative routes to avoid obstacles and road bans.
plan rig operations
Plan and execute rigging operations and prepare site for rigging; disassemble rig and clean site afterwards.
Sector-specific
3 competencesinstall oil rig
Transport and set up oil rig at designated location; disassemble oil rig when drilling activities have finished.
manage mining plant equipment
Oversee the acquisition, installation, maintenance and storage of mining plant equipment.
select well equipment
Select and purchase the appropriate equipment for different functions within the well.
Cross-sector
3 competencesgive 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.
plan shifts of employees
Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.
supervise worker safety
Ensure safety of site personnel; supervise correct use of protective equipment and clothing; understand and implement safety procedures.
Optional skills and competences 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencesupply rigging equipment
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmanage 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.
present reports
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.