.. 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 [...]
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Assistant Driller
.. Assistant Driller . Assistant Driller is a multifaceted position and required a variety of skills depending on drilling operations being carried out at any given time. This is a supervisor position and he is responsible for the Derrickman, the Pumpman and all Roughnecks. This position is sometimes referred to as the trainee driller and [...]