Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

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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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