Driller's Assistants

What the job involves

• Working with an experienced driller sets up rig and drilling equipment
• Directs assembly and disassembly of pipes, casings and drill headings and controls speed and force of drilling
• Examines cores and cuttings to ascertain nature of strata
• Caps well or regulates valves which control outflow of gas or oil
• Attaches and detaches lifting equipment to lower or raise sections of drill pipe into or out of bore hole
• Controls pumps which circulate mud through drilling equipment
• Services pumps

Key values of workers in Driller's Assistants

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Driller's Assistants

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Equipment Maintenance

  Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Repairing

  Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.