
To obtain a job in the oil and gas industry, as a driller, assistant driller, derrickman, or safety rep.
As a derrickhand, responsibilities were to condition the mud for correct mud properties, weight, and viscosity. Ensure that all mud chemicals were added to maintain mud property and viscosity. Tasks also consisted of doing proper maintenance on mud pumps, such as, checking for proper fluid levels, and water flow for liner washers, changing out swabs, liners, valves, and seats.