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22231.05 – Oil and gas drilling rig inspectors

Oil and gas drilling rig inspectors conduct onshore and offshore inspections of drilling and well servicing equipment and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and to recommend improvements and corrective action.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Measurement specialist - oil and gas
  • Pipeline inspector

Core competencies

  • Quality Control Testing to verify the quality and reliability of drilling equipment by following standardized procedures, recording test results accurately and identifying any deviations from expected standards
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to continuously monitor equipment performance to quickly intervene if abnormalities are detected
  • Pattern Identification and Perceptual Speed to quickly recognize patterns and identify irregularities or potential hazards in drilling equipment and processes
  • Near Vision to observe and evaluate the details of drilling equipment and processes to ensure safety or compliance
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously examine and document findings of drilling equipment, machinery and processes to prevent oversights
  • Knowledge in Geological Resources to understand potential challenges or hazards related to the geology of the area, recommend appropriate drilling techniques and identify corrective actions

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Conduct onshore and offshore inspections of drilling and well servicing equipment and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and to recommend improvements and corrective action.

Additional information

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

222 – Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)

Minor group

2223 – Technical inspectors and regulatory officers

Unit group

22231 – Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers

Occupational profile

22231.05 – Oil and gas drilling rig inspectors

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