Directional driller vs rotary driller

Differences between directional driller and rotary driller duties and responsibilities

Directional driller example responsibilities.

• Perform data analysis and provide recommendations to achieve improve performance and accelerate commercialization of Pathmaker (RSS).
• Adhere to all safety policies.
• Train rig hands in safe operating procedures, maintenance, and repairs for rig and associate equipment.
• use of torches such as oxygen and acetylene, propane, map gas, and butane torches.
• Make and check the daily safety sheets given to all employees and conduct JSA meetings before every task.
• Administer company, government, OSHA and IADC guidelines and regulation to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
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Rotary driller example responsibilities.

• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, and manage their efforts to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness and performance.
• Inspect derricks and order their inspection prior to being raise and lower.
• Operate portable drilling rig (machine and relate equipment) to drill wells.
• Record daily drilling activities accurately in IADC reports while keeping accurate component tally.
• Move levers to control power-driven winch that raises and extends telescoping derrick.
• Install pvc pipes into holes and making sure that the holes remain clean and free from debris.