Roustabout

As a roustabout, you'll:

• clean and look after the drilling deck and equipment
•  prepare drilling equipment for others to use
•  check pipes for leaks and report them
•  help technicians repair pumps, drills and leaks
•  operate lifting gear to unload and store supplies and equipment

• the ability to work well with others
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• problem-solving skills
• physical fitness and endurance
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to work well with your hands
• knowledge of public safety and security 
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can get into this job through an apprenticeship or by applying directly.

With experience, you could:

• become a crane driver on an oil or gas rig
•  train more to become an offshore drilling worker
•  train to fix underwater pipes as a commercial diver