SOC 47-5011
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ55/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ11,040
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$63K
$43K โ $85K
Projected Growth
๐+0.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค31/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas face a risk score of 55/100 โ 11 points above the national average of 44. With only 31/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $63K ($16K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 55/100, Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like bim-integrated automated progress tracking are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 11,040 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in client-facing consultation on custom project needs and navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
3D printing of building components
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
๐ป Technology Skills
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Mathematics
English Language
Education and Training
Public Safety and Security
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 55% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 74% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 72% |