ISCO-08 8113 to ESCO Occupations

About ISCO-08 8113

8113 Well Drillers and Borers and Related WorkersWell drillers and borers and related workers position, assemble and operate drilling machinery and related equipment to sink wells, extract rock samples, liquids and gases, or for a variety of other purposes. Tasks include - (a) dismantling, moving and assembling drilling rigs and auxiliary equipment; (b) assembling and dismantling pipes, casings and drill heads, and replacing dysfunctional equipment; (c) operating controls to lower and raise drill pipes and casings in and out of wells, regulate pressure in the well and control the speed of tools; (d) preparing drilling fluid and checking the operation of pumps to ensure adequate circulation of fluid in drill pipes and wells; (e) monitoring gauges and other indicators, listening to equipment to detect malfunctions and unusual well conditions, and determining the need to change drilling or equipment; (f) maintaining, adjusting, repairing and cleaning drilling rigs, hoisting and other machinery; (g) maintaining records of drilling and servicing operations; (h) operating machines and tools to extract dust, cuttings and lost and broken drilling equipment from holes and wells; (i) closing and sealing wells no longer in use; (j) supervising and train crew members. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Bore sinker - Boring equipment operator - Derrickman - Derrick operator - Developmental driller - Directional driller - Driller (oil or gas well) - Drilling plant operator - Drilling rig operator - Power-tong operator - Toolpusher - Tourpusher Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Blaster - 7542 - Miner - 8111 - Quarrier - 8111.