Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Controls Engineer - Amsted Rail - Groveport,OH

    Amsted Rail-Griffin Wheel, the leading manufacturer of railroad wheels in North America, is currently seeking a Controls Engineer for our Groveport foundry. The Controls Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations.

  • Plant Manager Job - Arkema Inc. - Columbus,OH

    Plant Manager: Columbus and Plain City Oregon Division: Bostik – Industrial Adhesives : Durable Goods (DG); Advanced Packaging and Converting (AP&C); and Hygiene, Paper & Cardboard...

  • Operations Technician - Bp Energy - Grove City,OH

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What Derrick operators Do

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.


Derrick operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 9,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $47,230

Job Outlook for Derrick operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,700
  • Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Derrick operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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