Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
22 tasks analyzed
Train crews, and introduce procedures to make drill work more safe and effective.
Observe pressure gauge and move throttles and levers to control the speed of rotary tables, and to regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
Count sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes.
Push levers and brake pedals to control gasoline, diesel, electric, or steam draw works that lower and raise drill pipes and casings in and out of wells.
Connect sections of drill pipe, using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train crews, and introduce procedures to make drill work more safe and effective. | - | - | - |
| Observe pressure gauge and move throttles and levers to control the speed of rotary tables, and to regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes. | - | - | - |
| Count sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes. | - | - | - |
| Push levers and brake pedals to control gasoline, diesel, electric, or steam draw works that lower and raise drill pipes and casings in and out of wells. | - | - | - |
| Connect sections of drill pipe, using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$65,010
per year
Mean Wage
$70,080
per year
Employment
13K
workers
Wage Range
$42,750 - $98,510
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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