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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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Parachute skills

  1. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.45)
  2. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.45)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.37)
  4. Construct - Things (4.34)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.30)
  6. Study, observe - Data (4.18)
  7. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.18)
  8. Repair - Things (4.12)
  9. Operate, drive - Things (4.02)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  11. Manipulate - Things (4.00)
  12. Use my brain - Data (3.97)
  13. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.89)
  14. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  15. Follow through, get things done - People (3.82)
  16. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  17. Listen - People (3.63)
  18. Communicate well, in person - People (3.63)
  19. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.63)
  20. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  21. Control, expedite things - Things (3.62)
  22. Supervise, manage - People (3.61)
  23. Coordinate - People (3.61)
  24. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.59)
  25. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.59)
  26. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.57)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  2. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  3. Operation and Control (3.62)
  4. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  2. Control Precision (4.00)
  3. Near Vision (3.88)
  4. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.75)
  5. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  6. Multilimb Coordination (3.75)
  7. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  8. Oral Expression (3.63)
  9. Information Ordering (3.63)
  10. Finger Dexterity (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.49)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.37)
  3. Leadership (4.30)
  4. Cooperation (4.13)
  5. Initiative (4.11)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.08)
  7. Integrity (4.05)
  8. Self Control (3.97)
  9. Analytical Thinking (3.97)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.92)
  11. Persistence (3.82)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.73)
  13. Concern for Others (3.59)
  14. Innovation (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.56)
  2. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.45)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (4.34)
  4. Performing General Physical Activities (4.24)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.18)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.16)
  7. Getting Information (4.15)
  8. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.12)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.08)
  10. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.02)
  11. Training and Teaching Others (3.89)
  12. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.88)
  13. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.77)
  14. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.67)
  15. Processing Information (3.62)
  16. Documenting/Recording Information (3.62)
  17. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.61)
  18. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.61)
  19. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.52)
  1. Inspect Material Moving Equipment (4.56)
  2. Drill Blasting Holes (4.45)
  3. Extract Core Sample Or Drill Rod From Well Hole (4.45)
  4. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.45)
  5. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (4.45)
  6. Assemble Detonation Units For Construction Or Extraction Work (4.34)
  7. Detonate Blasting Charges For Construction Or Extraction Work (4.34)
  8. Connect Sections Of Drill Pipe (4.34)
  9. Charge Blasting Holes With Explosives (4.24)
  10. Remove Or Retrieve Tools, Equipment, Casings Or Pipe From Wells (4.24)
  11. Inspect Core Samples To Determine Nature Of Strata (4.18)
  12. Set Up Heavy Construction Equipment (4.12)
  13. Maintain Or Repair Construction Machinery Or Equipment (4.12)
  14. Drive Truck With Capacity Greater Than 3 Tons (4.02)
  15. Operate Earth-Moving Or Other Heavy Construction Equipment (4.02)
  16. Monitor Operation Of Drilling Equipment (3.88)
  17. Perform Safety Inspections In Construction Or Resource Extraction Setting (3.77)
  18. Record Drilling Progress Or Geological Data (3.62)
  19. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (3.62)
  20. Determine Locations, Angles, And Depths Of Blast Holes (3.52)
  21. Determine Amount Or Kind Of Explosive Needed To Complete Job (3.52)