Roustabout Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Roustabout Do?
Roustabouts maintain and repair oil field equipment and machinery using hand and power tools. They do general labor, such as cleaning, digging trenches, scraping and painting rig components.
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Where Do I Start?
Mechanics
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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Skills You Need to Become a Roustabout
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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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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EssentialDeal With Pressure From Unexpected Circumstances skill
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EssentialInspect Pipelines skill
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
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EssentialAdjust Tightness Of Engine Parts skill
Tighten or unscrew engine parts using hand and power tools; maintenance of tubing, casing and connecting rods.
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EssentialBolt Engine Parts skill
Securely bolt together engine components manually or using power tools.
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EssentialClean Up Spilled Oil skill
Safely clean up and dispose of spilled oil.
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EssentialClear Drill Sites skill
Clear drill site e.g. by cutting down surrounding trees; make way for new roads to drill site.
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EssentialConnect Oil Well Heads skill
Prepare oil wellheads for connection to oil stock tanks.
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EssentialGuide 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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EssentialMaintain Oil Field Machinery skill
Disassemble, repair or replace oil field equipment such as steam engine components or boilers; use power tools and hand tools.
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EssentialMaintain Pipe Deck skill
Ensure cleanliness of main deck areas and pipe deck.
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EssentialMake Foundations For Derricks skill
Construct foundations and assemble wooden or steel framework in order to erect a derrick.
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EssentialPerform Drainage Work skill
Dig draining ditches and lay the pipe or gutter installation to allow evacuation of surplus liquid and avoid subsidence or other damage.
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EssentialSupply Rigging Equipment skill
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
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EssentialTransport Pipes skill
Transport pipes manually or by operating equipment such as mechanical lifts and truck winches.
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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 (1 of 1 displayed)
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OptionalElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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