Drilling Rig Derrickhand or Derrickman A drilling rig derrick hand is responsible for assisting the driller and mud engineer with operations on an oil rig. In this job, you guide the pipe as your team connects it to the drill hole, mix the drilling fluid, or “mud,” and repair and perform maintenance on the rig and associated equipment like the circulation machinery. You keep the pit area, mud house, walkways, and other areas of the rig clean, well-organized, and clutter-free, and your duties and

@eduardo.huicy What’s a Derrickman? A derrickman or derrickhand is a drilling crew member who works on a platform attached to the derrick or mast, usually about 20-25 meters above the rig floor. The derrick supports the rig’s drilling assembly. #floorman #roughneck #derrickman #oilife #safety #oilandgas #drilling #fracking #rig #oil #oilgas #gas #oilfield #gaslife #riglife #safetyfirst #rigfloorlife #drillbabydrill #oilman #oilpatch #rigfloorlife #oilwoman #drill #driller #workover #pulling All