Other Jobs


	Driller

	Has a high level of responsibility, and is in charge of everything happening on and above the rig floor. He is the man that actually operated the drilling equipment called a (Top Drive) thus making a hole in the sea bed which is the reason the rig is thee in the first place.

	Dereckman

	Is responsible for the maintenance and smooth operation of the mud pumps and mud holding pits among other machines in the mud pump room. Also assists the Roughnecks when very busy on the drill floor and not required in the pump room.

	Pumpman (Assistant Dereckman)

	Assistant to the Dereckman in the mud pump room. Works on the drill floor as a Roughneck when required.

	Maintenance Roustabout

	Main duties include general upkeep and cleansing of the deck area of the rig. Also painting.

	Maintenance Foreman

	Responsible for Maintenance Roustabouts work.

	Assistant Crane Operator

	Is an experienced Roustabout who is also qualified to operate the cranes and will often be next in line for promotion to Crane Operator when a position arises.

	Crane Operator

	Is responsible for all crane operations on the rig and from the supply boats. He is supervisor to his assistant and the Roustabouts. More often then not you will find that the crane operators are contractors who do a shift rotation and are contracted to the installation.

	Welder

	Two types, first is the rig welders. They are permanently on one rig and carry out all day to day reapairs and building on new metalwork. They are always busy. When there is a big project often a squad of welders are hired to finish the job quickly. These guys move from rig to rig wherever their company has a contract.

	Scaffolders

	Are not tied to any one rig. They go to different installations depending on where their company has work.

	Radio Operator

	Probably the easiest job in the world. Good money if you can stand it. Bring plenty of books, however it is a vital job.

	Medic


	They are rarely doctors but have a high level of medical training. Some are former nurses. On some smaller rigs they double up as a Rig Safety & Training Co-ordinator (RSTC). They are responsible for the upkeep of the Sick Bay and the medical stocks. Issuing medicines like a pharmicist. Most rigs now carry out medical checks on all employees every six months or so. Keeping of rig medical records. The rig also has designated first aiders in every crew,

	Rig Safety & Training Co-ordinator (RSTC)

	Some say this is a well paid job for the amount of work involved. There is a lot of responsibility. A job for someone who is a good communicator, good organisational and computer skills. You will also require full knowledge of the offshore safety laws and company policies.

	Mud Engineer

	Is in charge of the drilling fluids being used. S/he will always have a degree in chemistry and will have a good knowledge of drilling procedures.

	Matererials man/woman (Storeman/woman)

	Responsible for the maintenance of the stores and stock ordering and receiving. Must be computer literate. One drawback of this comfortable job is that on smaller rigs with only one storeperson they sometimes have to get up at all hours to check the cargo coming off of a supply boat.

	Painter

	Given his work from the Barge Engineer the Painter is responsible for the rig painting program. Like the Forth Road Bridge it is a never ending job. Often working at heights with scaffolding and safety harness or work basket hoisted by the crane. Usually builds his own scaffolding. May have an assistant, especially if the rig does not have a Maintenance Roustabout squad.