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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-5011
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$58,620
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
2,100
Proj. Annual Openings
10,590
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.4%
Top Skills
1.Operations Monitoring
2.Operation and Control
3.Critical Thinking
4.Speaking
5.Monitoring
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
Common titles: Derrick Hand, Derrick Man, Derrick Operator, Derrick Worker, Floor Hand
Representative Tasks
- •Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
- •Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
- •Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
- •Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
- •Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.
- •Maintain drilling equipment.
- •Clean equipment or facilities.
- •Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
- •Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft Word · hot
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 76% Bright |
| Median Salary | $58,620 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |