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Oil Well Driller - Certificate of Journeyman Statu

College of Southern Nevada

Certificate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146-1164

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 47-5012.00

Skills

Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingMonitoringInstructingActive ListeningCoordinationSpeaking

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematicsAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human Resources

Abilities

Problem SensitivityControl PrecisionNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingFinger Dexterity

Tasks

  • Train crews, and introduce procedures to make drill work more safe and effective.
  • Observe pressure gauge and move throttles and levers to control the speed of rotary tables, and to r
  • Count sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes.

Technology

Industrial control softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing software

Tools

Accumulator systemsAdapter spoolsAir hoistsCement pumping equipmentChain driven draw worksChoke manifoldsClaw hammersDouble studded adaptersDownhole fishing toolsDrill casingsDrill pipe tongsDrilling chokesDrilling collarsDrilling crossesDrilling draw works

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-5012.00Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gastitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Certificate)

  • Full rotary drill operation — control all throttles, levers, and draw works autonomously across routine and non-routine drilling scenarios on oil and gas well sites.
  • Borehole pressure management — analyze pressure gauge trends and make real-time adjustments to prevent well control incidents during complex drilling intervals.
  • Strata and formation records — document penetrated materials, borehole conditions, and equipment performance comprehensively in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Slush pump systems — diagnose circulation problems, adjust fluid weight and viscosity, and restore normal mud flow independently during active drilling operations.
  • Drill string assembly and tripping — supervise and perform efficient connection, disconnection, and handling of drill pipe and casing in varied well configurations.
  • Machinery maintenance and repair — conduct detailed inspections, calibrate components, and execute corrective repairs to sustain rig performance across extended campaigns.
  • Non-routine mechanical failures — apply systematic troubleshooting methods to isolate root causes and restore equipment function with minimal operational delay.
  • Crew performance and safety compliance — evaluate team adherence to drilling procedures and intervene decisively when unsafe conditions are identified on site.
  • Operational data analysis — review footage, time, and resource consumption records to identify inefficiencies and recommend procedural improvements to supervisors.
  • Cross-functional communication — coordinate with engineers, geologists, and service company personnel to align drilling parameters with well plan objectives.

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