Roustabouts, Oil & Gas
Also called: Floor Hand, Roustabout, Roustabout Hand, Roustabout Pusher
What they do:
Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
On the job, you would:
- Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
- Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
- Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair the leaks.
Knowledge
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Controlled Movement
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Concern for Others
- Cooperation
- Self Control
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Enterprise resource planning ERP software 
- Maintenance software
- SAP software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office
Education
no high school diploma/GED or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$37,580
$27,110
$58,880
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