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.
Roughnecks make or break connections when the drill pipe is tripped in or out of the drilling hole. They assemble and disassemble pipes and drills, and collect core samples. They maintain and repair the equipment on the drilling floor.
Competences and skills
17 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesassemble metal parts
Align and arrange steel and metal parts in order to assemble complete products; use the appropriate hand tools and gauges.
collect samples
Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.
connect oil well heads
Prepare oil wellheads for connection to oil stock tanks.
guide drill pipes
Guide drill pipe in and out of elevators.
maintain drilling equipment
Maintenance and repair of a variety of drilling equipment.
maintain oil field machinery
Disassemble, repair or replace oil field equipment such as steam engine components or boilers; use power tools and hand tools.
Cross-sector
5 competencescooperate with colleagues
Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.
create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
ensure health and safety in manufacturing
Ensure health and safety of personnel during manufacturing process.
make time-critical decisions
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
react to events in time-critical environments
Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. Be ready to take quick and appropriate action in case of unexpected events.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencechemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesconnect equipment to wellheads
Install equipment. Connect equipment to wellheads.
monitor drilling fluid
Monitor and maintain the drilling fluids, or "mud". Add different chemicals to the fluid to perform various function in well operations: keep the drill bit cool, provide hydrostatic pressure, etc.
Cross-sector
2 competencestrain employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.