Description
Start, oversee and stop drilling sessions; coordinate personnel on drilling site.
Alternative labels
overseeing drilling
coordinating of drilling
coordination of drilling
drilling supervision
supervise drilling
supervising drilling
coordinating drilling
drilling coordination
oversee drilling
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Coordinate drilling is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Driller: Drillers set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment designed to drill holes for mineral exploration, in shotfiring operations, and for construction purposes.
Optional skill
Coordinate drilling is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Tunnel boring machine operator: Tunnel boring machine operators work on large pieces of tunnelling equipment commonly known as TBMs. They regulate the operation of the machine, adjusting the torque of the rotating cutting wheel and screw conveyor to maximise stability of the tunnel before tunnel rings are installed. Tunnel boring machine operators then put the reinforced concrete rings in place using remote controls.
References
- Coordinate drilling – ESCO
