Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Brewery Production Operator - Anheuser-Busch - Columbus,OH

    Production Operator Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet...

  • Packaging Operator - Mars Incorporated - Columbus,OH

    Mars Petcare- Packaging Operator - Columbus, Ohio. Shift: 3rd Shift (7 pm- 7:30 am) 2.2.3 schedule. Hourly Rate: $26.87/hour Shift Premium: $1.50/hour. There are two (2) openings. Description of the Role:The Packaging Operator is a multi-skilled...

  • Production Operator, Processing - Weekend Nights - Abbott - Columbus,OH

    Abbott Nutrition Division Job Opportunity Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading...

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What Derrick operators Do

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.


Derrick operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 9,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $47,230

Job Outlook for Derrick operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,700
  • Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Derrick operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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