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ROTARY DERRICKMAN [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Oil Drilling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- derrickman
1, record 1, English, derrickman
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- derrickwoman 2, record 1, English, derrickwoman
correct
- rotary derrickman 3, record 1, English, rotary%20derrickman
correct
- derrickhand 4, record 1, English, derrickhand
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The crew member whose work station is uppermost in the derrick while the drill stem is being hoisted or lowered into the hole. His responsibilities also include the conditioning of the drilling fluid and the circulating machinery. 5, record 1, English, - derrickman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During most well servicing operations, the derrickhand works from a position high on the derrick of the rig and is harnessed in, in case of an emergency. The derrickhand's responsibilities include handling pipe, operating and maintaining the pump as well as offering encouragement and training to the floorhands. 6, record 1, English, - derrickman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The derrickman wears a safety harness (attached to the mast or derrick) to prevent him from falling as he works on the platform. 5, record 1, English, - derrickman
Record 1, Key term(s)
- derrick man
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- accrocheur
1, record 1, French, accrocheur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- accrocheuse 2, record 1, French, accrocheuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrier chargé des travaux [d'accrochage des tiges de forage] sur les plates-formes de la tour. 3, record 1, French, - accrocheur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Membre de l'équipe de forage qui travaille en haut du derrick. 4, record 1, French, - accrocheur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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