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Derrickman

.. Derrickman . The Derrickman works in the mud pump room where he is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the mud pumps and mul holding pits.  He is a member of the drilling drew  and the name derrickman derives from the platform on which he works which is attached to the derrick or [...]

Driller

.. Driller . Drillers have a highly responsible position and are in charge of anything and everything that happens above and on the rig floor.  Drillers operate the drilling equipment and comes with a pay check of around $86,000. This is not an easy position and requires a lot of skill both on the machines [...]