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Oilfield / Rig Worker

Construction, Extraction, and Architecture
Oil and Gas Workers
Oilfield / Rig Worker

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.

At a Glance

Oilfield / Rig Worker. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Oil and Gas, Operations, Environment Health And Safety.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1 years

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Median Wage

$47,510/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+2.5%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (17)

Oil and Gas

5.0

Environment Health And Safety

5.0

Accounting

4.9

Mechanics

4.9

Hoisting

4.8

First Aid

4.8

Business Mathematics

4.7

Disassembler

4.7

Hydrostatic Testing

4.7

Hoppers

4.6

Safety Procedures

4.5

Tanker Truck Operation

4.5

Good Driving Record

4.5

Materials Testing

4.4

Lifting Ability

4.4

Overhead Crane Operation

4.4

Warehousing

4.3

Common Skills (10)

Operations

5.0

Management

4.9

Scheduling

4.9

Communication

4.8

Planning

4.8

Safe Driving

4.6

Detail Oriented

4.6

Coordinating

4.5

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

4.5

Teamwork

4.4

Certifications (3)

Petroleum Engineering Certification

4.7

Valid Driver's License

4.6

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

4.3

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