Description
Build up the drilling rig and prepare it for use after selecting an appropriate drilling location. Dismantle the drilling rig after the operations have finished.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 3 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- DrillerDrillers set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment designed to drill holes for mineral exploration, in shotfiring operations, and for construction purposes. Working co…
- Oil rig motorhandOil rig motorhands assume responsibility for the engines powering the drilling equipment. They ensure that all other rig equipment operates correctly. Duties Oil rig motorhands typ…
Optional for
- Rigging supervisorRigging supervisors oversee rigging operations. They manage and coordinate employees who operate lifting and rigging equipment. They organise the day-to-day working activities. Oth…
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Last updated on February 19, 2026
