Derrickhand
CurrentHandle the uppermost section of the drilling string as it is brought from or lowered into the wellbore or drill hole. Oversee some of the machinery on the rig and am responsible for the conditioning of the drilling fluid and the circulation machinery. Spend portion of time in rig's derrick and play the lead roll in stacking and guiding pipe as it is tripped in and out or reconnected into the hole. Work with the mud systems, monitor weight and viscosity properly while reporting any changes. Mix… Show more Handle the uppermost section of the drilling string as it is brought from or lowered into the wellbore or drill hole. Oversee some of the machinery on the rig and am responsible for the conditioning of the drilling fluid and the circulation machinery. Spend portion of time in rig's derrick and play the lead roll in stacking and guiding pipe as it is tripped in and out or reconnected into the hole. Work with the mud systems, monitor weight and viscosity properly while reporting any changes. Mix chemicals, monitor pump manifolds and maintain good communication with the Engineer and the Driller. Show less