What is a derrick worker and how to become one

Key steps to become a derrick worker

1. Explore derrick worker education requirements

   Most common derrick worker degrees

   High School Diploma

   33.3 %

   Diploma

   25.0 %

   Bachelor's

   16.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific derrick worker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	36.43%
   Rig	33.33%
   Emergency Equipment	15.38%
   H2S	13.72%
   Rod Basket	1.14%

3. Complete relevant derrick worker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New derrick workers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a derrick worker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real derrick worker resumes.

4. Research derrick worker duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and perform rig operations, repair large mud pump motors, hoppers, shakers, generators, valves and agitators.
   • Ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
   • Inspect derricks, prior to being raise or lower, clean and oil derricks in order to maintain proper working conditions.
   • Operate rod wrenches, rod/tubing tongs, rod/tubing elevators, associate hand tools, and other associate rig tools and equipment.

5. Prepare your derrick worker resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your derrick worker resume.

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6. Apply for derrick worker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a derrick worker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams