Derrickhand Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

Terms for lifting equipment, lifting accessories, slings, shackles, wires, ropes, chains, cables and nets.

Recommended Books

1 book

The Rigger's Guide And Seaman's Assistant: Containing Practical Instructions For Rigging Ships, With Considerable Additions Relative To Wire Rigging,

Charles Bushell

2022

Understand machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Recommended Books

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Shop Talk About Machine Tools and Their Uses

Anonymous

2023

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair …

Adjust controls to regulate flow of oils through lines and tanks.

Guide drill pipe in and out of elevators.

Maintain the fluid pumps and circulation systems of an oil pumping system.

Monitor and maintain the drilling fluids, or "mud". Add different chemicals to the fluid to perform various function in well operations: keep the drill bit cool, provide hydrostatic pressure, etc.

Set up rolling and lifting equipment required to lift and move objects e.g. with a crane or block and tackle system.

Ability to work confidently within a drilling team on a drilling rig or oil platform with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the …

The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.

Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Add sacks of chemicals to drilling fluid to maintain a favourable composition, including pH level, viscosity and calcium level.