Well-digger Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Well-digger Do?
Well-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases. They record operations, maintain equipment, seal unused wells and prevent ground contamination.
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Where Do I Start?
Well Testing Operations
Testing procedures, such as volumetric flow testing and pressure testing, which describe the ability of the well to produce oil.
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Skills You Need to Become a Well-digger
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialWell Testing Operations knowledge
Testing procedures, such as volumetric flow testing and pressure testing, which describe the ability of the well to produce oil.
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EssentialKeep Task Records skill
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
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EssentialLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialWrite Work-related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialDig Wells skill
Operate drilling machinery and tools to sink wells in the specified locations.
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EssentialRepair Wells skill
Perform maintenance and repair to wells with cracks and defects. Seal wells that are no longer in use.
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EssentialReport Well Results skill
Document and share well results in a transparent way; communicate results to business partners, auditors, collaborating teams and internal management.
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EssentialSelect Well Equipment skill
Select and purchase the appropriate equipment for different functions within the well.
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EssentialSuggest Well Maintenance skill
Ensure appropriate well maintenance is provided after discovering issues or risks on the drilling rig or drilling site.
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Optional Skills (5 of 16 displayed)
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OptionalHealth And Safety Hazards Underground knowledge
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
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OptionalMechanics 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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OptionalFollow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights skill
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 …
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OptionalInspect Pipelines skill
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
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OptionalMaintain 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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OptionalOperate Pumping Equipment skill
Operate pumping equipment; oversee gas and oil transport from wellheads to refineries or storage facilities.
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OptionalSupervise Worker Safety skill
Ensure safety of site personnel; supervise correct use of protective equipment and clothing; understand and implement safety procedures.
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OptionalClean Up Spilled Oil skill
Safely clean up and dispose of spilled oil.
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OptionalClear 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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OptionalCoordinate Oil Well Operations skill
Coordinate well operations such as shutdowns and major projects.
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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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OptionalManage Well Interaction skill
Understand and manage the process of different wells interacting with one another.
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OptionalOperate Core Drilling Equipment skill
Operate an exploration drilling machine, which may be mobile or stationary, to drill and extract cores. React quickly to auditory and other changes to determine the course of action.
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OptionalPlan Oil Wells skill
Develop engineering plans and supervise activities necessary to successfully drill a well.
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OptionalSupervise Well Operations skill
Supervise well-site operations and manage the staff, including training and supervision of personnel. Manage a crew that works together as a team; make sure that deadlines are met with in …
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OptionalUse 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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