Summary Derrickhand in Nova Scotia
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Find key facts and figures about working as a derrickhand. The following information is applicable to all Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators (NOC 84101).

Description

Oil and gas well drilling workers operate drilling and service rig machinery as intermediate members of the rig crew. Oil and gas well services operators drive trucks and operate specialized hydraulic pumping systems to place cement in wells or to treat wells with chemicals, sand mixtures or gases to stimulate production. They are employed by drilling and well service contractors and by petroleum producing companies.

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Requirements

High school or specific training

This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.

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Wages

Not available

Median wage in Nova Scotia

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Prospects

Varies

The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.

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Jobs

15 jobs

advertised in Canada

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Competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Operation and Control
  • Instructing
  • Monitoring

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