Roustabouts, Oil & Gas
Also called: Roustabout, Roustabout Pusher, Roustabout Hand, Floor Hand
What they do:
Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
On the job, you would:
- Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
- Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
- Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair the leaks.
Safety and Government
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Endurance
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Project management software
Spreadsheet software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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