[Core] [56% incumbents] Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  DWAs: Install plumbing or piping.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  DWAs: Maintain mechanical equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair the leaks.
  DWAs: Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement. | Maintain extraction or excavation equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Lay gas and oil pipelines.
  DWAs: Install production equipment or systems. | Install plumbing or piping.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Bolt together pump and engine parts.
  DWAs: Assemble products or production equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
  DWAs: Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Clean trucks used in the fields.
  DWAs: Clean vehicles or vehicle components.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
  DWAs: Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities. | Dig holes or trenches. | Pour materials into or on designated areas.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Supply equipment to rig floors as requested and provide assistance to roughnecks.
  DWAs: Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. | Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  DWAs: Clean work sites.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  DWAs: Dig holes or trenches.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
  DWAs: Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:3.62 lvl:5.01) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.07 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Production and Processing (imp:2.53 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mathematics (imp:2.49 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:2.41 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Physics (imp:2.37 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Education and Training (imp:2.34 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.33 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:2.25 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Design (imp:2.16 lvl:2.27) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.08 lvl:2.41) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Chemistry (imp:2.03 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.89) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:1.88 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.86 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.76 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Geography (imp:1.67 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.51) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Telecommunications (imp:1.50 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Biology (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Static Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Stamina (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Written Expression (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.53 lvl:5.39) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.48 lvl:4.86) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.28 lvl:5.47) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.23 lvl:5.17) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Getting Information (imp:4.03 lvl:3.27) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.92 lvl:5.01) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.91 lvl:4.59) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.88 lvl:3.63) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.80 lvl:4.45) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.75 lvl:4.22) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.70 lvl:5.45) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.66 lvl:4.25) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.62 lvl:4.17) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.60 lvl:3.93) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.54 lvl:4.28) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.47 lvl:3.62) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.45 lvl:3.33) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Processing Information (imp:3.41 lvl:3.41) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.39 lvl:3.59) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.36 lvl:3.57) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.26 lvl:2.73) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.22 lvl:3.37) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.19 lvl:3.94) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.16 lvl:3.22) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.15 lvl:3.09) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.14 lvl:3.04) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.00 lvl:3.34) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.99 lvl:3.32) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.95 lvl:2.86) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.94 lvl:2.67) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.92 lvl:3.32) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.73 lvl:2.42) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.68 lvl:2.05) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.60 lvl:2.85) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.56 lvl:2.44) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.56) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.49 lvl:2.91) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.21 lvl:1.55) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Working with Computers (imp:1.97 lvl:1.81) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.69 lvl:0.76) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.86) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.84) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.64) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.21) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Control (imp:0.95) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.92) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:0.80) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.77) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:0.73) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.42) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:0.18) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.14) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.05) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.11) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.23) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.61) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 44,970
  annual_median    : $46,960
  annual_pct10     : $36,420
  annual_pct25     : $38,850
  annual_pct75     : $58,120
  annual_pct90     : $64,530
  annual_mean      : $49,200
  hourly_median    : $22.58

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($60,810)
  lowest_state     : Louisiana ($44,850)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.356x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (23 total) ---
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:   38,870  median: $  47,340
  Construction                             emp:    3,460  median: $  40,570
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      620  median: $  43,650
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      440  median: $  40,000
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      440  median: $  42,210
  Manufacturing                            emp:      370  median: $  47,160
  Utilities                                emp:      270  median: $  79,830
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      200  median: $  64,950
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      140  median: $  49,140

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (9 total) ---
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:   38,870  median: $  47,340
  Construction                             emp:    3,460  median: $  40,570
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      620  median: $  43,650
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      440  median: $  40,000
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      440  median: $  42,210
  Manufacturing                            emp:      370  median: $  47,160
  Utilities                                emp:      270  median: $  79,830
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      200  median: $  64,950
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      140  median: $  49,140

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  Title: Roustabout (similarity: 0.5882)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roustabout
  QID: Q2594327
  Extract: Roustabout is an occupational term. Traditionally, it referred to a worker with broad-based, non-specific skills. In particular, it was used to describe show or circus workers who put up tents and booths on fairgrounds. In modern times it is applied to rural employment, such as those assisting sheep

  Title: Oil and gas law in the United States (similarity: 0.3667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and_gas_law_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q7081382
  Extract: 

Oil and gas law in the United States is the area of United States energy law concerning the property law in oil and gas under the surface, after its capture, and litigation, statutes, and regulations regarding those rights.

  Title: Oil platform (similarity: 0.2778)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_platform
  QID: Q689880
  Extract: An oil platform, also called an oil rig, offshore platform, or oil production platform, is a large structure with facilities to extract and process petroleum and natural gas that lie in rock formations beneath the seabed. Many oil platforms will also have facilities to accommodate the workers, altho

  Title: Landman (TV series) (similarity: 0.2791)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landman_(TV_series)
  QID: Q124447212
  Extract: Landman is an American drama series created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, inspired by the podcast series Boomtown hosted by Wallace. Starring Billy Bob Thornton as a landman for an oil company, the show premiered on November 17, 2024, on Paramount+. In March 2025, the series was renewed 

  Title: Superior Oil Company (similarity: 0.4091)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_Oil_Company
  QID: Q7643546
  Extract: The Superior Oil Company was an American oil company founded in 1921 in Coalinga, California, by William Myron Keck, Superior Oil began as a drilling contracting firm and grew into the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. In 1930 the company was the first to successfully use directiona

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET task descriptions, clear wage data, and well-defined related occupations providing comprehensive career pathway information.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:08:28.346138+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,574
tokens_output        : 4,241
cost_usd             : $0.046060
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, but semantic neighbor 'Roustabout' provides relevant context as an occupational term for broad-based workers. The oil and gas industry context is supported by related entries on oil platforms and energy law.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Roustabouts in oil and gas operations are entry-level field workers who assemble, repair, and maintain drilling equipment and infrastructure using hand and power tools. They perform diverse manual tasks including pipe handling, equipment maintenance, pipeline installation, and general field support to keep oil and gas operations running smoothly. These workers are essential to the energy sector, providing the hands-on labor required for extraction operations across drilling sites and production facilities.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves unscewing and tightening pipes, casing, and tubing using wrenches and tongs, then dismantling and repairing oil field machinery and boiler components with hand and power tools. Workers guide cranes to move heavy loads around deck areas and walk flow lines using electronic detectors to locate and repair leaks through visual inspection. They lay gas and oil pipelines, bolt together pump and engine parts, and move pipes between trucks using winches and motorized lifts. Additional responsibilities include cleaning field trucks, digging holes and pouring concrete foundations for derricks, and supplying equipment to rig floors while assisting roughnecks with various tasks.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong manual dexterity and multilimb coordination, allowing them to handle tools and equipment precisely in demanding physical environments. They demonstrate high dependability and cautiousness, essential traits given the safety-critical nature of oil and gas operations. Problem sensitivity and near vision capabilities help them identify equipment issues and potential hazards during inspections. Those who thrive show strong stress tolerance and attention to detail, as they work in high-pressure environments where mistakes can be costly and dangerous.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most roustabouts enter with less than a high school diploma (64.1%) or a high school diploma/GED (35.5%), requiring minimal formal education but strong physical capability and willingness to learn. On-the-job training provides the mechanical knowledge and safety procedures specific to oil and gas operations. Entry-level positions often start as general laborers or helpers before advancing to roustabout roles with increased responsibility.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Roustabouts can advance to specialized operator positions such as rotary drill operators, derrick operators, or service unit operators with experience and additional training. Career progression may lead to supervisory roles like crew pusher or field specialist positions. Some transition to related construction equipment operation roles or advance into field service technician positions requiring more technical expertise.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 44,970 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $46,960 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $36,420 to $64,530 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is moderate with Alaska paying highest at $60,810 and Louisiana lowest at $44,850, representing a 1.36x ratio reflecting regional energy market conditions. Employment is heavily concentrated in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industries (38,870 workers) with smaller presence in construction (3,460 workers). Demand correlates strongly with oil and gas drilling activity and energy commodity prices, making it cyclical but essential to energy infrastructure.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces low to moderate automation risk as it requires manual dexterity, problem sensitivity, and adaptability to varied field conditions that are difficult to automate. While some equipment monitoring and control processes may become more automated, the hands-on assembly, repair, and maintenance work involving complex physical manipulation in unpredictable environments will likely remain human-dependent for the foreseeable future.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (47-5012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement path from roustabout to drill operator requiring similar mechanical knowledge but higher skill level
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: Both in oil/gas extraction
    data: Mechanical knowledge overlap
  [task_similarity] Helpers--Extraction Workers (47-5081.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both provide general assistance and support to skilled extraction workers using similar work activities
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: Assist skilled extraction personnel task
    data: Job Zone 2 overlap
  [skill_overlap] Riggers (49-9096.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Share manual dexterity, multilimb coordination abilities and crane guidance work activities
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: Guide cranes task overlap
    data: Manual dexterity ability match
  [riasec_cluster] Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (47-2073.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles show strong Realistic orientation involving equipment operation and mechanical work
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
    data: R:7.00 RIASEC profile
    data: Equipment operation overlap
  [job_zone] Construction Laborers (47-2061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both Job Zone 2 requiring minimal preparation with similar physical work and manual tasks
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
    data: Job Zone 2 match
    data: Physical activities overlap
  [knowledge_overlap] Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Share mechanical knowledge and equipment maintenance work activities with similar skill requirements
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
    data: Mechanical knowledge imp:3.6
    data: Dismantle and repair machinery task

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['roustabout', 'oil field', 'gas field', 'drilling', 'roughneck', 'field hand', 'oil rig', 'pipeline']
  exclude_keywords : ['drill operator', 'derrick operator', 'supervisor', 'engineer', 'manager']
  title_patterns   : ['*roustabout*', 'field service*', 'floor hand*', '*field tech*', 'connection worker']
  common_variations: ['Field Service Roustabout', 'Floor Hand', 'Floorhand', 'Field Technician', 'Field Tech', 'Connection Worker', 'Equipment Operator', 'Field Specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'oil', 'principles', 'production', 'materials', 'gas', 'control', 'hand', 'includes', 'objects', 'operations', 'activities', 'ideas', 'tools', 'techniques', 'body', 'problems', 'monitoring']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01539  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  37  0.01356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:19%  dwas:16%
oil                        27  0.00989  wikipedia            wikipedia:52%  inference:37%  onet_tasks:11%
principles                 16  0.00586  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 14  0.00513  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  wikipedia:21%  dwas:14%
materials                  14  0.00513  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:29%
gas                        13  0.00476  inference            inference:62%  wikipedia:31%  onet_tasks:8%
control                    13  0.00476  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
hand                       12  0.00440  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:17%
includes                   12  0.00440  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00440  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 11  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:45%
activities                 11  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:9%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
techniques                 10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                    9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problem                     9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
procedures                  9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
moving                      9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:11%  wikipedia:11%
physical                    9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
resources                   9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:22%
quickly                     9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
repair                      8  0.00293  inference            inference:38%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%
needs                       8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
move                        7  0.00257  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:29%  onet_dimensions:29%  inference:29%