Summary Well Testing Operator in the Cape Breton Region
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Find key facts and figures about working as a well testing operator. The following information is applicable to all Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers (NOC 83101).

Description

Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers control the operation of drilling and hoisting equipment on drilling and service rigs, and direct the activities of the rig crew under supervision of the rig manager. Oil and gas well loggers, testers and related workers operate specialized mechanical or electronic equipment, tools or instruments to provide services in conjunction with well drilling, completion or servicing. They are employed by drilling and well service contractors, petroleum producing companies and well logging or testing companies.

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Requirements

Post-secondary or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.

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Wages

$36.91/hour

Median wage in Nova Scotia

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in Nova Scotia

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Jobs

0 jobs

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Competencies

  • Operation and Control
  • Coordinating
  • Management of Material Resources
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment

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