ISCO Occupation Group 8113.9 Well Digger
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Well-Digger: Well-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases. They record operations, maintain equipment, seal unused wells and prevent ground contamination.
Essential Skills
- Repair Wells
- Suggest Well Maintenance
- Select Well Equipment
- Well Testing Operations
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Keep Task Records
- Liaise With Managers
- Work Ergonomically
- Report Well Results
- Dig Wells
Optional Skills
- Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
- Health And Safety Hazards Underground
- Plan Oil Wells
- Operate Pumping Equipment
- Inspect Pipelines
- Operate Core Drilling Equipment
- Manage Well Interaction
- Guide Cranes
- Mechanics
- Supervise Well Operations
- Supervise Worker Safety
- Clean Up Spilled Oil
- Clear Drill Sites
- Use Rigging Equipment
- Coordinate Oil Well Operations
- Maintain Mechanical Equipment
Alternative Names
- Borehole Digger
- Drillers Offsider
- Geotechnical Driller
- Surface Driller
- Water Well Driller
- Water Borehole Driller
- Drilling Supervisor
- Water Borehole Digger
- Environmental Driller
- Water Well-Digger
- Well Technician
- Waterwell Driller
