Oil Rig Motorhand Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does an Oil Rig Motorhand Do?
Oil rig motorhands assume responsibility for the engines powering the drilling equipment. They ensure that all other rig equipment operates correctly.
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Rigging Terminology
Terms for lifting equipment, lifting accessories, slings, shackles, wires, ropes, chains, cables and nets.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Oil Rig Motorhand
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialRigging Terminology knowledge
Terms for lifting equipment, lifting accessories, slings, shackles, wires, ropes, chains, cables and nets.
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EssentialElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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EssentialMechanical Tools knowledge
Understand machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
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.
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EssentialLift Heavy Weights skill
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
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EssentialMaintain Mechanical Equipment skill
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 …
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EssentialDirect Rigging Equipment Operators skill
Provide guidance to rigging equipment operator; provide assistance during setting up and removing rigging equipment.
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EssentialMove Rigging Equipment skill
Transport rigging materials and equipment to work locations; set up work site.
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EssentialOperate Rig Motors skill
Operate, maintain and repair rig motors.
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EssentialSet Up Drilling Rigs skill
Build up the drilling rig and prepare it for use after selecting an appropriate drilling location. Dismantle the drilling rig after the operations have finished.
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EssentialTransport Drilling Rigs skill
Move and relocate drilling rigs from one site to another with a specialised transportation truck.
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EssentialUse Rigging Equipment skill
Set up rolling and lifting equipment required to lift and move objects e.g. with a crane or block and tackle system.
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EssentialWork In Drilling Teams skill
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 …
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Optional Skills (4 of 4 displayed)
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OptionalGuide Cranes skill
Guide a crane operator in operating the crane. Stay in contact with the operator visually, vocally, or using communication equipment to make sure the crane operation is completed in a …
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OptionalGuide Drill Pipes skill
Guide drill pipe in and out of elevators.
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OptionalLead Drilling Crews skill
Collaborate and guide members of a drilling crew by specifying their mining objectives, actions, and expectations required from them.
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OptionalTrain Crew Members skill
Train new crew members on the job; plan daily job assignments.
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