Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Warehouse Selector - Columbus - McLane Company - Columbus,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Selector! We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We're dedicated to...

  • Preschool Maintenance Technician - ENCHANTED CARE - Columbus,OH

    Spring Education Group is seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Service Technician to support multiple preschool...

  • Crane Operator - Power & Energy - Cianbro - Columbus,OH

    Job Responsibilities Safely operate various types of cranes to lift and move material. Perform daily inspection and preventative maintenance on the equipment. Read and understand operator's manuals and load charts...

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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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