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Derrickman
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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 mast. This platform is around 26m above the drilling rig floor.or
The Derrickman can expect to earn around $65,000 and is second in rank to the driller unless the crew includes an assistant driller who is more senior.
The position requires wearing a specific derrickman safety harness allowing him to lean out from the ‘monkeyboard’ or platform.
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Duties for this position include:-
• Align and manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem from a platform on the rig derrick during the removal and replacement of strings of pipe, or drill stem and drill bit
• Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs
• Operate and maintain drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps and drilling mud systems, and mix mud chemicals, cements and additives
• Read gauges to monitor pressure, density, rate and concentration and adjust pumping procedure as required
• Record mud flows and volumes and take samples
• Supervise floorhands and laborers
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