Rig Technicians (NOC 8615, 8232)
Rig Technicians operate oil and gas drilling rigs. Working as Motorhands, Derrickhands or Drillers, they maintain drilling rig engines, transmissions, generators, motors and other mechanical equipment. While the rig is drilling, they operate and maintain drilling fluid systems, and handle sections of steel pipe, either on the rig floor or above the rig floor. Rig Technicians also operate rotary equipment, draw-works and pumps and assist in setting up and taking down the rig. These apprentices/journeymen work on crews of 4 to 5 people. This is a Red Seal trade.
- Motorhand/Motorman
- Derrickhand/Derrickman
- Driller
Learn more about working on drilling and service rigs at:
www.rigtech.ca.
