Also called: Rig Manager
The rig boss who runs day-to-day drilling operations on an offshore rig.
The toolpusher assigns crews, oversees drilling progress, solves equipment problems, and makes sure dangerous operations happen safely, often after rising from roughneck over 10+ years.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 10 years after high school. Usually no degree required; rise through roughneck, derrickhand, and driller roles with IADC well-control certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Petroleum Technology (2-year).
Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Automated drilling rigs need fewer hands on the floor, but supervising dangerous rig work stays human.
Classes: Physics, Shop class, Leadership role on a team.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-5013.
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