Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

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1. 01Start pumps that circulate mud through drill pipes and boreholes to cool drill bits and flush out drill cuttings.
2. 02Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
3. 03Listen to mud pumps and check regularly for vibration and other problems to ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
4. 04Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
5. 05Prepare mud reports, and instruct crews about the handling of any chemical additives.
6. 06Position and align derrick elements, using harnesses and platform climbing devices.
7. 07Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
8. 08Supervise crew members, and provide assistance in training them.
9. 09Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
10. 10Steady pipes during connection to or disconnection from drill or casing strings.
11. 11Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud, using portable mixers.
12. 12Guide lengths of pipe into and out of elevators.

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