| Job Title |
Fishing-tool Technician, Oil Well |
| Job Description |
Analyzes Conditions Of Unserviceable Oil Or Gas Wells And
Directs Use Of Special Well-fishing Tools And Techniques To
Recover Lost Equipment And Other Obstacles From Boreholes Of
Wells: Confers With Superintendent, Drilling And Production
(petrol. & Gas) To Gather Information Regarding Size Of Pipes
And Tools And Borehole Conditions In Wells. Plans Fishing
Methods And Selects Tools For Removing Obstacles, Such As
Liners, Broken Casing, Screens, And Drill Pipe From Wells.
Directs Drilling Crew In Applying Weights To Drill Pipes, In
Using Special Tools, In Applying Pressure To Circulating Fluid
(mud), And In Drilling Around Lodged Obstacles Or Specified
Earth Formations, Using Whipstocks And Other Special Tools.
Observes Load Variations On Strain Gauge, Mudpump, And Motor
Pressure Indicators, And Listens To Sounds Of Engines And Rotary
Chains To Detect Signs Of Faulty Operations Or Unusual
Conditions In Wells. Quotes Prices To Customer And Prepares
Reports Of Services Rendered, Tools Used, And Time Required, To
Serve As Basis For Billing Customer. May Direct Drilling Crew In
Installation Of Well-bottom Equipment.
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