Helpers--Extraction Workers

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What is a Helpers--Extraction Workers?

Helpers--Extraction Workers assist extraction workers, such as oil and gas drillers, by performing various tasks that support the extraction process. Their duties often include supplying equipment and materials, collecting samples, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and performing tasks in support of drilling or mining operations. These workers may operate machinery, set up equipment, and transport materials or debris. Helpers--Extraction Workers are typically employed in the mining, oil, and gas extraction industries, where their role is vital for ensuring smooth operations and compliance with safety regulations. They work in physically demanding environments and must be able to follow safety protocols to minimize risks associated with extraction activities.

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Tasks

  • Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
  • Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
  • Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.
  • Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.
  • Organize materials to prepare for use.

Technology Skills

  • Word processing software
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Word
  • Spreadsheet software
    • Microsoft Excel
  • Electronic mail software
    • Microsoft Outlook
  • Office suite software
    • Microsoft Office software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools Used

Knowledge

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Transportation

    Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Skills

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Equipment Maintenance

    Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Repairing

    Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Abilities

  • Manual Dexterity

    The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

  • Arm-Hand Steadiness

    The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

  • Control Precision

    The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

  • Multilimb Coordination

    The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

  • Reaction Time

    The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?

  • High school diploma or equivalent
    97 %

    or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate

  • Post-secondary certificate
    2 %

    Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)

  • Associate's degree
    2 %

Work Activities

  • Controlling Machines and Processes

    Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

  • Handling and Moving Objects

    Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

    Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

    Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

    Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
  • Monitor extraction operations.
  • Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.
  • Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.
  • Operate mining equipment.

Work Interests

  • Realistic

    Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

  • Conventional

    Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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Projected salary and job growth

$34970.0 - $63320.0

New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average

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