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Gas and Oil Drillers

Gas and oil drillers operate the equipment that is used to drill for gas and oil.

Scientists use a variety of methods to search for gas and oil. After its possible presence is found, gas and oil drillers set up drilling equipment at the area specified on the field map.

Quick Facts

Wages:  Data not available

 

Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   -5.4%


Education and Training Needed:
Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)

Skills Needed:

Maintaining Equipment,  Listening,  Monitoring Equipment 

Job Title Examples:

Daylight Driller,  Drill Operator,  Fishing Tool Supervisor