Drilling and Service Rig Helpers, Labourers and Semi

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Occupation Profile: Drilling and Service Rig
Helpers, Labourers and Semi-skilled Workers
Under the Job Family: Helpers, Labourers and Semi-skilled Workers
Occupation Profile: Drilling and Service Rig
Helpers, Labourers and Semi-skilled Workers
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................ 3
National Occupational Classification (NOC)....................................................................... 3
Examples of Benchmark Job Titles .................................................................................... 3
Industry Context ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Main Responsibilities................................................................................................................................................. 5
Drilling Rig Crews ............................................................................................................... 6
Leasehands ........................................................................................................... 6
Floorhands............................................................................................................. 6
Service Rig Crews .............................................................................................................. 6
Floorhands............................................................................................................. 7
Minimum Qualifications for Entry............................................................................................................................... 7
Education and Experience ................................................................................................. 7
Certification and Licensing ................................................................................................. 7
Characteristics and Nature of this Occupation .......................................................................................................... 8
Regional Considerations ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Other Work-Related Conditions ......................................................................................... 9
Key Competencies and Related Training and Development...................................................................................10
Competencies...................................................................................................................10
Training and Development ...............................................................................................10
Work Opportunities and Typical Career Path..........................................................................................................11
Career Advancement and Occupational Options .............................................................11
Employment Outlook ...............................................................................................................................................11
Workplaces/Employers in the Petroleum Industry...................................................................................................12
Compensation: Wages, Salaries and Other Typical Remuneration ........................................................................12
Extra Information .....................................................................................................................................................13
Related Web Links ...........................................................................................................13
Something to Think About and Helpful Tips .....................................................................15
Copyright © Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada 2009.The opinions and interpretations
in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada.
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Occupation Profile: Drilling and Service Rig Helpers, Labourers and Semi-skilled Workers
Introduction
National Occupational Classification (NOC)
•
#8615: Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers.
Examples of Benchmark Job Titles
•
Drilling Rigs
o Floorhand, offshore drilling rig;
o Floorhand, oil and gas;
Job titles vary in the industry,
with the most common
ones being:
o Labourer, oil field;
o Leasehand;
o Roughneck;
o Roustabout, offshore drilling;
•
Service Rigs:
o Floorhand, service rig; and
o Roughneck, service rig.
Industry Context
A derrick, draw-works and other surface equipment that provides the forces needed for a drill pipe
to bore a hole into the earth can be found on a drilling rig. The drilling rig drills the initial hole
for the oil or gas well (see Figure 1). After the drilling rig reaches the layer of earth that contains oil
or gas, the rig is removed from the site.
A service rig comes in immediately after the drilling rig is removed to bring a new well into production.
The service rig is also used later in the life cycle of the well to maintain it, enhance its production
or to plug and abandon the well. There are different types and sizes of drilling and service rigs,
depending on the well depths involved.
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Figure 1: Anatomy of a land-based drilling rig. Source: Canadian Centre for Energy Information.
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This Occupation Profile describes entry-level jobs that work on these rigs. They typically do not
require a prescribed level of education or prior experience.
Figure 2 shows how drilling and service rig personnel fit into the life of an oil or gas well.
For more information, view the “Contract Drilling and Service Rigs Industry” video
at www.careersinoilandgas.com.
Identifying
& Preparing
the Site
Setting Up
the Drilling
Rig
Drilling
the Well
Drilling Rig Personnel
Well Testing
& Completion
Well
Production
Well
Servicing,
Workover &
Maintenance
Well Plugging &
Abandonment
Service Rig Personnel
Figure 2: The life of an oil or gas well.
Main Responsibilities
The responsibilities of drilling rig and service rig jobs are similar. What differs is the nature
of the equipment and the length of time spent on a particular site. Drilling Rig Crews may spend
weeks or months drilling a very deep well and once finished, never return to that site.
In contrast, Service Rig Crews are onsite for a much shorter period of time (days or weeks)
and return regularly to maintain and enhance production of the wells.
For more information, see the career brochures produced by the Canadian Association of Oilwell
Drilling Contractors (CAODC) at www.caodc.ca.
The main responsibilities are grouped by:
•
Drilling Rig Crews:
o Leasehands;
o Floorhands; and
•
Service Rig Crews:
o Floorhands.
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Drilling Rig Crews
There are between four and five individuals per Drilling Rig
Crew. Three to four crews are assigned to a rig to maintain
its 24/7 operations. The Drilling Crew is made up of both
entry-level positions, e.g. Leasehands and Floorhands,
and increasingly senior-level positions, e.g. Motorhand,
Derrickhand, Driller and Rig Manager.
Leasehands
•
Reports to a more senior person. As the most
junior members of the crew, Leasehands assist
other member of the crew as directed and have
the following responsibilities:
o Loads and unloads trucks;
o Clears ice from walkways, cleans tools
and put things away;
Figure 3: Drilling rig. Source: CAODC.
o Follows all safety and rig procedures; and
o Provides general assistance.
Floorhands
•
Reports to a more senior person and are
expected to assist other members of the crew
as directed and have the following responsibilities:
o Helps in laying pipe and casing into a well after
it has been drilled;
o Catches samples of drill cuttings for analysis;
o Cleans and maintains equipment; and
o Assists where needed.
Service Rig Crews
Service rigs operate during daytime hours. There are between four and six individuals on the single
crew assigned to a service rig. The crew is made up of both entry-level positions, e.g. Floorhands,
and increasingly senior-level positions, e.g. Derrickman, Operator and Rig Manager.
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Floorhands
•
Reports to the Derrickhand and Operator
and are expected to assist other members
of the Responsibilities as directed and are
responsible for the following:
o Assists with moving rigs on and off the lease;
o Drives equipment from one lease site
to another;
o Helps run and pull tubing and rod in and out
of the hole;
o Helps keep the rig, associated equipment
and the lease neat and tidy; and
o Assists with Blow Out Prevention (BOP)
and other safety and emergency response
procedures; attends safety meetings.
For more information about the roles of an Operator or Driller
on a Service Rig, see “A Day in the Life of an Operator
or Driller” at www.careersinoilandgas.com.
Figure 4: Working environment
in the field. Source: Enerplus.
Minimum Qualifications for Entry
Education and Experience
Entry-level Drilling and Service Rig jobs do not require previous experience or post-secondary
education. Employers look for individuals with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn
and clean drug and alcohol test results.
Certification and Licensing
Safety-related certification is required in a number of areas, including:
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Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Alive;
•
First Aid and CPR Training;
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMS);
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Fall Protection;
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Confined Space Entry;
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), see www.tc.gc.ca; and
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Well Control.
A valid drivers’ license may be needed to operate a personal or company vehicle to get to a worksite.
Characteristics and Nature of this Occupation
A career in the drilling and service rig sector of the oil and gas industry will appeal to individuals
with the following attributes, interests and preferences:
•
Mechanical aptitude and abilities;
•
Ability to problem solve, trouble-shoot and think quickly on your feet;
•
Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships;
•
Tolerance, stamina and flexibility to work outdoors in any weather conditions;
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Ability to get along with others;
•
Respect for safety of self and others;
•
Willing to perform responsibilities that require physical exertion – must be physically fit
and able to work hard for long hours;
•
Willing to ask questions, learn on the job and complete different tasks everyday;
•
In the case of offshore, not averse to marine isolation and sea sickness; and
•
Ability to take direction and show initiative.
Regional Considerations
Drilling and Service Rig jobs can be found on land (conventional and heavy oil (in situ)), offshore
and the Arctic. To a limited degree they also work in oil sands surface mining and heavy oil (in situ)
operations.
On offshore platforms, drilling production and service rigs are typically all in one. Offshore well drilling
and completion is somewhat similar to that on land; however, the wellhead may be located
at the seafloor or on the deck of the platform. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
(CAPP) has produced a comprehensive summary of offshore jobs and is available at www.capp.ca.
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Other Work-Related Conditions
Working conditions vary with the services performed, rig locations and weather conditions.
People in these occupations often work outdoors in remote locations. They are exposed to extremes
in weather as well as to the dirt, dust, noise and fumes that often exist around a rig. They may
be required to lift items weighing in excess of 25 kilograms. Employment in these occupations
may be seasonal.
Table 1: Working conditions.
WORK CONDITIONS
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DRILLING RIG
SERVICE RIG
Safety Considerations
• Able to work at heights; work
with hazardous substances
and high-pressure hydraulics
and pumps.
• Able to work at heights; work
with hazardous substances
and high-pressure wellheads.
Shifts and Hours of Work
• 12-hour shifts, 24-hour coverage;
work schedules vary based
on employer and/or rig.
• Eight to 12-hour daylight shifts;
work schedules vary based
on employer and/or rig; includes
travel time.
Transportation
• Provide own transportation
to travel to and from the rig.
• Employer provided.
Gear
• Provide your own
seasonal clothing.
• Provide your own seasonal
clothing.
Remote Locations
• Camp provided in many cases;
if not, crew finds
accommodation.
• Lodging provided; however,
often work close to home.
Allowances
• Subsistence – living expenses
while away from home.
• Northern Bonus and Subsistence
when applicable; Competency
Certification premium.
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Key Competencies and Related Training and Development
Competencies
Key competencies for this Occupation Profile are listed below.
Business
•
Understand instructions and follow them; and
•
Understand and follow all legislated safety standards, regulations
and codes, industry-recommended practices (IRPs) and company policies
and procedures.
Technical
•
Mechanical ability; and
•
Drilling and service rig terms, procedures, equipment, tools and roles.
Enabling
•
Effectively work and communicate with all co-workers;
•
Maintain a healthy lifestyle and fitness level; and
•
Use common sense to work in the environment and to handle
unexpected situations.
Training and Development
Because of the nature of the work and the importance of safety, on-the-job training is a priority.
For more information, see the “Pre-Employment Floorhand Training – Drilling Rig”
and the “Pre-Employment Floorhand Training – Service Rig” handbooks at www.enform.ca.
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Work Opportunities and Typical Career Path
Career Advancement and Occupational Options
Unless a person has experience on oil and gas drilling or service rigs, they will begin in the entry-level
position of Leasehand or Floorhand. With experience and time, individuals can advance to more
senior crew positions.
Figure 5 represents the typical career progression. Rig Tech occupations have been noted
with an asterisk.
Figure 5: Typical career path.
Employment Outlook
The oil and gas industry is key to Canada’s economy and with many people retiring over the coming
decade, the industry is expected to hire for years to come. The number of people retiring already
outnumbers those joining the industry today.
The Petroleum Human Resources Council has generated medium to long-term industry validated
labour market information that forecasts employment demand to 2020 for exploration, development,
production, service industries, pipeline transmission, gas processing and mining, and extracting
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and upgrading heavy oil (in situ) and bitumen. Overall, oil sands operations are expected to provide
the most new employment opportunities, while conventional oil and gas activity is projected
to decrease over time and not return to the peak experienced in 2006.
In addition, the service and pipeline sectors are expected to provide increasing support to the heavy
oil (in situ) extraction within the oil sands.
Workplaces/Employers in the Petroleum Industry
Drilling and Service Rig personnel are hired by companies that provide contracted services to oil
and gas producing companies. The following websites provide membership directories and/or other
information about employers and work opportunities in this sector:
•
www.caodc.ca;
•
www.rigtech.ca;
•
www.psac.ca;
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www.subsea.org;
•
www.careersinoilandgas.com; and
•
www.albertaoilboom.com.
Compensation: Wages, Salaries and Other Typical Remuneration
Compensation within the oil and gas industry is competitive when compared to similar jobs in other
sectors. For more information about compensation (base, bonuses and overtime), check with
employers in the industry. Most companies also offer comprehensive benefits packages.
CAODC recommends minimum wage schedules for hourly paid Drilling and Service Rig Crews.
This information can be found at www.caodc.ca.
Alberta Wage and Salary Information can be found at www.employment.alberta.ca.
Salary information is also provided on other provincial government websites.
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Extra Information
Related Web Links
Table 2: Related web links.
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION
LINK
Canadian Association of Oil
Well Drilling Contractors
(CAODC)
• Active trade association
representing drilling and service
rig contractors throughout
Canada; and
www.caodc.ca
• Provides information on the oil
and gas Well Drilling and Service
sector, a membership directory
and employment brochures,
e.g. “A Career in the Service
Rig Industry” and “A Career
in the Drilling Industry.”
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Centre for Energy
• Provides information
on the energy industry
including a glossary of terms.
www.centreforenergy.com
Human Resources and
Social Development Canada
(HRSDC)
• Provides a National Occupation
Classification (NOC) description
that includes main
responsibilities, example titles,
employment requirements,
additional information and links
to similar occupations.
www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
Job Futures –
National Edition
• Description of occupations –
work, education, training
and experience, work prospects
and important facts.
www.jobfutures.ca
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SOURCE
DESCRIPTION
LINK
Petroleum Human
Resources Council
of Canada
• This website provides information
and resources on human
resources issues facing the oil
and gas industry including
the Occupation Profiles Library;
www.petrohrsc.ca
• The site also includes
an information package called
“Careers in Oil and Gas: Rich
with Potential”; and
Petroleum Services
Association of Canada
(PSAC)
• The Careers in Oil and Gas
website provides information
about the industry, job search
tips and other career
management information.
www.careersinoilandgas.com
• PSAC is the national trade
association representing
the service, supply
and manufacturing sectors
within the upstream petroleum
industry; and
www.psac.ca
• Provides Petroleum Services
industry information and career
resources such as brief
job descriptions.
Provincial Government
Profiles
Rig Tech
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• Alberta;
www.alis.gov.ab.ca
• B.C.; and
www.workfutures.bc.ca
• Ontario.
www.ontariojobfutures.ca
• Website outlining general
information about getting started
in the industry and information
about the Rig Tech
apprenticeship program.
www.rigtech.ca
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Something to Think About and Helpful Tips
Students, parents, career counselors and others who are interested in obtaining more information
about Drilling and Service Rig jobs may find it useful to:
•
Attend career fairs hosted by employers who offer jobs and careers in this occupation
and review their websites;
•
Review social media websites, e.g. Facebook and YouTube, industry and professional
association websites;
•
Review the electronic version of OilDriller magazine at www.caodc.ca;
•
Visit petroleum industry museums, e.g. the Canadian Petroleum Discovery Centre
Leduc #1, www.c-pic.org;
•
Search online for education programs and courses offered by industry recognized
training companies; and
•
Contact educational institutions that provide related post-secondary programs to find out
what a specific program entails, the skills a person will learn, what companies typically
hire graduates and feedback from students’ experiences with co-op programs.
Potential Drilling and Service Rig Helpers and Labourers should consider acquiring skills
and knowledge in the competency areas outline in this Occupation Profile. This may include taking
high school or technical college subjects that are relevant (e.g. English, mathematics, mechanics,
physics, chemistry and computers), and taking the initiative to obtain H2S Alive and First Aid tickets.
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Drilling and Service Rig Helpers, Labourers and Semi

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