Description
Monitor and maintain the drilling fluids, or “mud”. Add different chemicals to the fluid to perform various function in well operations: keep the drill bit cool, provide hydrostatic pressure, etc.
Alternative labels
drilling mud monitoring
drilling fluids monitoring
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Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Monitor drilling fluid is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Derrickhand: Derrickhands guide the positions and movements of drill pipes. They control the automated pipe-handling equipment. They are often responsible for the condition of drilling fluids, or “mud”.
Optional skill
Monitor drilling fluid 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.
Roughneck: Roughnecks make or break connections when the drill pipe is tripped in or out of the drilling hole. They assemble and disassemble pipes and drills, and collect core samples. They maintain and repair the equipment on the drilling floor.
References
- Monitor drilling fluid – ESCO