Oil & Gas
Drilling & Well Operations skills assessment
Drilling crews work in high-risk environments where mistakes can be catastrophic. This scorecard covers rig operations, well control, tools handling, safety and teamwork for onshore and offshore drilling.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Drilling & Well Operations skills you can score
These are the default Drilling & Well Operations skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Drill Floor Operations and Tripping
Handles pipe, tongs and elevators safely and efficiently.
Well Control Awareness and Kick Detection
Recognises kicks and takes correct well control actions.
Mud Handling and Solids Control
Monitors and manages drilling fluids and circulation.
Lifting, Rigging and Crane Communication
Rigs, lifts and communicates with crane operators safely.
Blowout Preventer Testing and Maintenance
Tests and maintains BOPs and well control equipment.
Working at Height and Dropped Object Prevention
Uses fall protection and prevents dropped objects.
Hazardous Area Awareness and Ignition Control
Follows rules for gas and ignition sources.
Emergency Response, Muster and Survival Skills
Participates in drills and responds correctly.
Rig Communications and Crew Coordination
Communicates clearly with the driller and team.
Fatigue and Fitness for Work
Manages fatigue on long shifts and rotation.
Levels included with Drilling & Well Operations
Drilling & Well Operations starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for oil & gas, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Roustabout
- Roughneck
- Derrickhand
- Driller
- Rig Manager
How Drilling & Well Operations works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a facility is scored on the Drilling & Well Operations skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your facilities against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Drilling & Well Operations skills need attention. Reports also follow each shift supervisor's facility.
Drilling & Well Operations scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Drilling & Well Operations scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Drilling & Well Operations scorecard covers 10 skills: Drill Floor Operations and Tripping, Well Control Awareness and Kick Detection, Mud Handling and Solids Control, Lifting, Rigging and Crane Communication, Blowout Preventer Testing and Maintenance, Working at Height and Dropped Object Prevention, Hazardous Area Awareness and Ignition Control, Emergency Response, Muster and Survival Skills, Rig Communications and Crew Coordination and Fatigue and Fitness for Work. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in Drilling & Well Operations?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one facility and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Drilling & Well Operations?
Drilling & Well Operations starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Roustabout, Roughneck, Derrickhand, Driller and Rig Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Drilling & Well Operations skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In oil & gas the app talks about operators, facilities and shift supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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