Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)
Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs
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Boiler Operator
- OhioHealth
- Columbus,OH
OhioHealth - - Responsibilities: Oversee boiler operations and maintenance to ensure facility operations within a healthcare environment; Perform preventive maintenance on Utility Plant equipment; Maintain logs, document repairs, and...
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Forklift Operator
- Costco
- Columbus,OH
Costco Wholesale Corp. - - Responsibilities: Operates an electric stand-up forklift to move pallets of merchandise and equipment throughout the warehouse; Hand-stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product; Assist in...
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Production Operator- Nights
- Niagara Bottling
- Columbus,OH
Niagara Bottling Inc - - Responsibilities: Responsible for daily operations of the production line ensuring safety, quality, and throughput; Accurately completes quality and production reports hourly; Performs physical and visual inspection of...
What Derrick operators Do
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
Derrick operator Salaries
- 2020 employment: 9,000
- May 2021 median annual wage: $47,230
Job Outlook for Derrick operators
Projected employment change, 2020-30:
- Number of new jobs: 2,700
- Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)
How to Become a Derrick operator
Education and training:
- Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
- Work experience in a related occupation: None
- Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training
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