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Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator

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AVG. SALARY

$60,680

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EDUCATION

High school preferred +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What To Learn

High School

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Beyond High School

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Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

High school preferred, plus moderate length, on-the-job training

There are no formal education requirements to become an oil and gas rotary drill operator. These workers will receive on-the-job training.

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Additional Information

Drilling foreman Joey Roth says while having an engineering degree isn't necessary for being a driller or drilling supervisor, it is certainly beneficial. "A lot of drilling foremen don't have an engineering degree," she says. "I would recommend it to anyone getting this job."

Randy Smith, owner of a drilling school in Houston, says few drillers go to school before getting jobs with companies. He says usually a recruit is hired and then trained at the company's expense. However, he notes that there are various correspondence courses offered by his and other schools.

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