Oil and Gas Rig Technician 3 (Driller) means a person who operates oil and gas drilling rigs. Driller is a nationally designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program. (Find out about Red Seal in the Trades Lingo section.)

What do these workers do?

Operate the draw-works, rotary equipment and pumps and supervise the assembly of drill string.

Ensure that safety and support equipment is functioning properly.

Monitor the progress of the drilling operation and communicate with well-site supervisors.

Keep a current record of drilling progress.

Train crew members.

Introduce procedures which may help the crew to work more safely and effectively.

Supervise rig mobilization and de-mobilization (rig-up and tear-out).

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