Dictionary Of Occupational Titles
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
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RADIOACTIVITY-INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
radioactivity technician Repairs and services electrical radioactivity-detecting instruments used to locate radioactive formations in oil- or gas-well boreholes, using special testing apparatus. Tests electronic, electrostatic, and electromagnetic elements and circuits of instruments with special laboratory testing apparatus to locate defective parts and to verify precise adjustments. Services special subsurface instruments containing radium or radioactive compounds.
RESEARCH ENGINEER, MINING-AND-OIL-WELL EQUIPMENT
nducts research to develop improved mining and oil well equipment, performing duties as described under RESEARCH ENGINEER (profess. & kin.) Master Title.
Reservoir Engineer 010.061-018
ROTARY DERRICK OPERATOR
Rigs derrick equipment and operates pumps to circulate mud through drill hole: Sets and bolts crown block to posts at top of derrick. Strings cables through pulleys and blocks. Clamps holding fixture on end of hoisting cable. Weighs clay, and mixes drilling mud, using portable power mixer. Starts pumps that circulate mud through drill pipe and borehole to cool drill bit and flush out drill-cuttings. Cleans and oils pulleys, blocks, and cables. May repair pumps [PUMP SERVICER (any industry)].
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