Job description Foreman/woman, Oil And Gas Well Drilling in the Calgary Region

Find out what work is like for a foreman/woman, oil and gas well drilling in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services (NOC 82021).

Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services

Description

Contractors and supervisors in oil and gas drilling and services supervise and coordinate the activities in drilling for oil or gas, operating service rigs, or providing oil and gas well services. They are employed by drilling and well service contracting companies and petroleum producing companies. Contractors may be self-employed.

Work week duration

Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services usually work more than 40 hours per week.
More than 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who drill for oil and gas, operate service rigs or provide oil and gas well services
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
  • Requisition and procure materials and supplies
  • Ensure appropriate control measures are in place to protect the health and safety of workers
  • Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and safety
  • Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  • Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
  • Review, audit and approve workers’ paperwork and complete proper documentation
  • Prepare production and other reports
  • May set up machines and equipment.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Standing
  • Keeping or regaining balance
  • Bending or twisting the body
  • Making repetitive motions
  • Handling material manually
  • Climbing
  • Walking and running

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Self-employed
  • Petroleum producing companies
  • Drilling and well service contracting companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Dangerous chemical substances
  • Vibration
  • Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools
  • Sound and noise
  • Standard safety equipment
  • Specialized safety equipment
  • Outside, exposed to weather
  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Extreme temperatures

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Close (at arm’s length)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 82021), and a list of similar occupations:

  • fracturing supervisor
  • multi-service operator - oil field services
  • rig manager

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Similar occupations

This section lists other occupations that are part of the same broad occupational category as Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These occupations involve similar core qualifications but involve different responsibilities. To see more similar occupations, use the Job Transition Tool.

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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