Hard Skills
AdvancedPipe Racking and HandlingThe manual and mechanical maneuvering of drill pipe, collars, and casing from the monkeyboard during tripping operations.
IntermediateDrilling Fluid (Mud) ManagementMonitoring and maintaining the properties, weight, and volume of drilling fluids, including chemical mixing and pit level monitoring.
IntermediateMud Pump MaintenanceThe inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of high-pressure mud pumps and circulation systems to ensure continuous fluid delivery.
AdvancedMonkeyboard Safety OperationsExecuting tasks safely at significant heights on the derrick while utilizing fall protection and specialized safety harnesses.
IntermediateWell Control MonitoringAssisting the driller in observing pit levels and return flows to identify early indicators of formation fluid influx.
IntermediateSolid Control Equipment OperationOperating and maintaining shale shakers, desanders, and centrifuges to remove drill solids from the mud system.