Description
Well-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases. They record operations, maintain equipment, seal unused wells and prevent ground contamination.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
repair wellsselect well equipmentsuggest well maintenancework ergonomicallyinspect water wellsreport well resultswrite work-related reportskeep task recordsliaise with managersdig wellsinspect pipelinesoperate core drilling equipmentmaintain mechanical equipmentmanage well interactionsupervise well operationssupervise worker safetyplan oil wellsguide cranesfollow safety procedures when working at heightsoperate pumping equipmentcoordinate oil well operationsconnect equipment to wellheadsclear drill sitesclean up spilled oiluse rigging equipment