Geothermal and Welldrilling Operator

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OJT hours

Drill Rig

Perform preventive maintenance, proper oils and greases, and minor adjustments.
Operate using the controls, their importance in proper operation, and movement of machine for safety of other employees, drilling around underground utilities, working the proper distance from overhead power lines, and other equipment working near the machine.
Apply technical knowledge and assist during major overhauls while working with the operator, heavy duty repair person, and welder.
Direct Mud Rotary: Using both polymer and bentonite based fluids, filtration control, and the use of additives to solve down hole problems.
Air Rotary using air.

Excavation Equipment

500

Perform preventive maintenance, proper oils and greases, and minor adjustments.
Operate using the controls, their importance in proper operation, and movement of machine for safety of other employees, digging underground utilities, working the proper distance from overhead power lines, and other equipment working near the machine.
Perform the movement of heavy drill collars, tooling, as well as digging mud pits and providing drainage to slurry pits.
Apply technical knowledge and assist during major overhauls while working with the operator, heavy duty repair person, and welder.

Tractor-Type Skid Steers Loaders/Hi-Lifts

500

Perform preventive maintenance, proper oils and greases, and minor adjustments.
Operate on the different types of work assigned the dozer from rough excavation to finish work.
Perform the movement of heavy drill collars, tooling, as well as digging mud pits and providing drainage to slurry pits.
Assist in making minor adjustments and repairs and work with the mechanic on major repairs.

Powered Industrial Trucks

300

Perform preventive maintenance, proper oils and greases, and minor adjustments.
Operate on the different types of work assigned the dozer from rough excavation to finish work.
Perform the movement of heavy drill collars, tooling, as well as digging mud pits and providing drainage to slurry pits.
Assist in making minor adjustments and repairs and work with the mechanic on major repairs.

Bulldozer

200

Perform preventive maintenance, proper oils and greases, and minor adjustments.
Operate on the different types of work assigned the dozer from pioneer and rough excavation to finish work.
Assist in making minor adjustments and repairs and work with the mechanic on major repairs.

Drill Rig Driver

350

Drive a truck mounted drill. Study the Federal Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) laws and obtain a CDL license.

Use of Grade Instruments and Plans

450

Use instruments and read plans for making grades.
Read and set grade stakes as well as read plans and instructions.
Read boring plans for layout.

Material Sampling

200

Perform proper description of soils and logging.
Principles and methods of soil collection.
Record geological.

Miscellaneous Equipment

300

Operate, service, and adjust all types of pumps.
Assist in installing, operating, and maintaining well-point systems.
Operate, service, and adjust all types of electric generating plants.
Operate, service, and adjust all other types of equipment.

Maintenance - Cutting and Burning - Greases and Oils

200

Use various welders and welding equipment.
Assist in making minor repairs and adjustments.
Assist in welding and cutting.
Gain knowledge and use appropriate greases and oils.

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