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PLANCHER FORAGE [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- floorman - offshore drilling rig
1, record 1, English, floorman%20%2D%20offshore%20drilling%20rig
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- floorwoman - offshore drilling rig 1, record 1, English, floorwoman%20%2D%20offshore%20drilling%20rig
correct
Record 1, Key term(s)
- floor man - offshore drilling rig
- floor woman - offshore drilling rig
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier de plancher-installation de forage en mer
1, record 1, French, ouvrier%20de%20plancher%2Dinstallation%20de%20forage%20en%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière de plancher-installation de forage en mer 1, record 1, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20de%20plancher%2Dinstallation%20de%20forage%20en%20mer
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- floorhand - offshore drilling rig
1, record 2, English, floorhand%20%2D%20offshore%20drilling%20rig
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- floorhand - oil and gas drilling 1, record 2, English, floorhand%20%2D%20oil%20and%20gas%20drilling
correct
- floorhand - service rig 1, record 2, English, floorhand%20%2D%20service%20rig
correct
Record 2, Key term(s)
- floor hand - offshore drilling rig
- floor hand - oil and gas drilling
- floor hand - service rig
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aide de plancher-forage de puits de pétrole et de gaz
1, record 2, French, aide%20de%20plancher%2Dforage%20de%20puits%20de%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20de%20gaz
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- aide de plancher - installation d’entretien et de réparation 1, record 2, French, aide%20de%20plancher%20%2D%20installation%20d%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20et%20de%20r%C3%A9paration
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- aide de plancher-installation de forage en mer 1, record 2, French, aide%20de%20plancher%2Dinstallation%20de%20forage%20en%20mer
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-10-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- floorman - oil and gas drilling
1, record 3, English, floorman%20%2D%20oil%20and%20gas%20drilling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- floorwoman - oil and gas drilling 1, record 3, English, floorwoman%20%2D%20oil%20and%20gas%20drilling
correct
Record 3, Key term(s)
- floor man - oil and gas drilling
- floor woman - oil and gas drilling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier de plancher
1, record 3, French, ouvrier%20de%20plancher
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière de plancher 1, record 3, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20de%20plancher
correct, feminine noun
- ouvrier de plancher-forage de puits de pétrole et de gaz 1, record 3, French, ouvrier%20de%20plancher%2Dforage%20de%20puits%20de%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20de%20gaz
correct, masculine noun
- ouvrière de plancher-forage de puits de pétrole et de gaz 1, record 3, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20de%20plancher%2Dforage%20de%20puits%20de%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20de%20gaz
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Oil Drilling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- floorman
1, record 4, English, floorman
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- floor man 2, record 4, English, floor%20man
correct
- floorwoman 3, record 4, English, floorwoman
correct
- floor woman 4, record 4, English, floor%20woman
proposal
- floorhand 5, record 4, English, floorhand
correct
- floor hand 6, record 4, English, floor%20hand
correct
- roughneck 7, record 4, English, roughneck
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of the drilling crew whose work station is about the derrick floor. 8, record 4, English, - floorman
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Floorhand (or roughneck). A floorhand's work is the most physical of any on the rig. A floorhand runs the rig floor when pipe or rods are being handled, performs routine maintenance, and keeps tools and equipment clean and well organized. They are responsible for following instructions as outlined by the operator as they relate to equipment set-up and operation, and performing various well servicing operating safely and according to CenAlta procedures. 5, record 4, English, - floorman
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A typical crew consists of a driller, derrickman, lead floorman (also called a motorman), 2 floormen, and a leasehand ... 9, record 4, English, - floorman
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
On rotary drilling rigs, there are normally two floormen on each crew, but three or more men are used on heavy-duty rigs. 8, record 4, English, - floorman
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier de plancher
1, record 4, French, ouvrier%20de%20plancher
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière de plancher 2, record 4, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20de%20plancher
correct, feminine noun
- ouvrier de plancher de forage 3, record 4, French, ouvrier%20de%20plancher%20de%20forage
correct, masculine noun
- ouvrière de plancher de forage 4, record 4, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20de%20plancher%20de%20forage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrier qui travaille sur le plancher du derrick. 3, record 4, French, - ouvrier%20de%20plancher
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ouvriers de plancher sont surtout employés au vissage et dévissage des tubes et à leur stockage quand on a fait une manœuvre d'aller et retour. 3, record 4, French, - ouvrier%20de%20plancher
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après le «roustabout», [on a] l'homme de plateforme qu'on appelle aussi le «roughneck» (le dur à cuir). Ceux-là sont au poste de forage, et c'est avec eux que le forage passe ou casse. Leur travail est probablement le plus dangereux. 5, record 4, French, - ouvrier%20de%20plancher
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hands : ouvriers. 6, record 4, French, - ouvrier%20de%20plancher
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- trabajador de la industria petrolífera
1, record 4, Spanish, trabajador%20de%20la%20industria%20petrol%C3%ADfera
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Oil Drilling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- derrick floor
1, record 5, English, derrick%20floor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DF 2, record 5, English, DF
correct, see observation
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rig floor 3, record 5, English, rig%20floor
correct
- drill floor 4, record 5, English, drill%20floor
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area [of a derrick] immediately above the substructure on which the drawworks, rotary table, etc. rest. 2, record 5, English, - derrick%20floor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DF: The abbreviation for derrick floor; used in drilling reports. 2, record 5, English, - derrick%20floor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plancher de manœuvre
1, record 5, French, plancher%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- plancher de travail 1, record 5, French, plancher%20de%20travail
correct, masculine noun
- plancher de forage 2, record 5, French, plancher%20de%20forage
correct, masculine noun
- plancher 3, record 5, French, plancher
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plate-forme de travail d'un appareil de forage sur laquelle se trouvent généralement rassemblés les organes principaux de l'installation (tables de rotation, treuil). 3, record 5, French, - plancher%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-06-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Oil Drilling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- floor men
1, record 6, English, floor%20men
correct, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- floormen 2, record 6, English, floormen
correct, plural
- floor women 3, record 6, English, floor%20women
proposal, plural
- floorwomen 3, record 6, English, floorwomen
proposal, plural
- floor hands 4, record 6, English, floor%20hands
plural
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Members of the drilling crew (usually two) who work on the derrick floor. 5, record 6, English, - floor%20men
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Floorman (drill). A member of the drilling crew whose work station is on the derrick floor. On rotary drilling rigs, there are normally two floormen on each crew, with three used on heavy duty rigs. 2, record 6, English, - floor%20men
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- équipe de plancher
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20plancher
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- équipe de plancher de forage 1, record 6, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20plancher%20de%20forage
proposal, feminine noun
- ouvriers de plancher 2, record 6, French, ouvriers%20de%20plancher
correct, masculine noun, plural
- ouvriers de plancher de forage 1, record 6, French, ouvriers%20de%20plancher%20de%20forage
proposal, masculine noun, plural
- ouvrières de plancher 1, record 6, French, ouvri%C3%A8res%20de%20plancher
proposal, feminine noun, plural
- ouvrières de plancher de forage 1, record 6, French, ouvri%C3%A8res%20de%20plancher%20de%20forage
proposal, feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ouvrier de plancher (de forage) : Ouvrier qui travaille sur le plancher du derrick. Les ouvriers de plancher sont surtout employés au vissage et dévissage des tubes et à leur stockage quand on fait une manœuvre d'aller et retour. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20plancher
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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