NOC 85111 — Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers

TEER 5 · Labour (no formal education required) · Not eligible for Express Entry (CEC/FSWP)

Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers carry out a variety of general labouring duties and operate equipment to assist in the drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells. This unit group also includes labourers who assist in geophysical prospecting for oil and gas. They are employed by drilling and well servicing contractors and by petroleum producing companies.

Main duties

Manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem at the rig floor during drilling and during the removal and replacement of strings of pipe or drill stem and drill bit
Maintain drilling equipment on the drill floor
Handle, sort and move drill tools, pipe, cement and other materials
Clean up rig areas
Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs and service equipment
May drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment.

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