Roustabout – On-Shore

3-Day Program for On-Shore Oil & Gas Fields

An oil "roustabout" refers to a worker who maintains all things in the oil field.

·         Sets up oil well "heads," oil lead lines connected to stock tanks.

·         Maintain saltwater disposal pumps, lease roads, lease mowing, create dykes around tank batteries on a lease, etc.

·         Assists in pumper activities.

·         Tank installations and repairs.

·         Dig trenches

·         General cleanup operations

·         Maintain tools

·         Has no limits in the oil industry and can, and will do any and all oil field work, including roughneck drilling, oil well completion and well service, and even chemical work.

Most go on to at least become “roughnecks” if they work for the rig company for more than a few months and most “toolpushers” first started as roustabouts.

Program Agenda:

·         Principles of Oil & Gas Drilling

·         Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Fracking

·         Principles of Pumps and Pressure

·         General Safety for Oil & Gas Fields

·         Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

·         Handling Hazardous Materials and Waste

Roustabout Abilities:

·         Work in a potentially hazardous environment

·         Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

·         Operate a vehicle safely (in all weather conditions)

·         Able to walk on uneven terrain (in all weather conditions) for at least ½ mile

·         Capable of lifting 80 pounds

·         Work as a team member with minimal supervision

·         Willing to perform each and every job in a safe manner

·         Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Roustabout Qualifications:

·         High school diploma or GED

·         Valid driver’s license

·         Lift 80 pounds

·         Be able to walk on uneven terrain ½ mile

·         Knowledge of oil & gas field operations beneficial

Program Fee: $395.00 includes manual, certifications and wallet card.