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Based on an offshore drilling rig or production platform, roustabouts and roughnecks work as part of a small team. The jobs involve hard physical labour and require a high degree of teamwork. Most of the work is carried out under the supervision of a driller.
Roustabouts do basic tasks that help to keep the rig and platform working efficiently, such as:
Roughnecks do practical tasks involved in the drilling operation such as:
Roustabouts and roughnecks normally work a 12 hour shift, including rest and meal breaks, with 12 hours off duty.
New roustabouts earn around £18,000 a year; roughnecks earn around £25,000.
Roustabouts and roughnecks should:
A new entrant starts as a roustabout, and with training and experience, gains promotion to roughneck. No formal academic qualifications are needed to work as a roustabout.
New entrants must be at least 18, though most companies recruit applicants who are 21 to 30 years old.
Employers include oil exploration companies, drilling contractors and companies that provide a range of services to rigs and platforms.
Promotion is possible to roughneck, derrickman, assistant driller and driller. Further advancement is to toolpusher (rig manager).
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