{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:28.375Z","occupation":{"soc":"47-5071.00","title":"Roustabouts, Oil and Gas","group":"Construction & Extraction","sector":"21","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers hands-on oil and gas field operations including pipe handling, machinery repair, pipeline laying, leak detection, crane guidance, and supporting technology use, calibrated to Job Zone 2 roustabout roles at onshore and offshore production sites.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Hand and power wrenches — identify and apply under direct supervision to screw or tighten pipes, casing, and tubing on an active drill site.","Pump and engine components — bolt together following step-by-step instructions provided by a lead roustabout in an oil field equipment yard.","Flow lines — walk designated routes under supervision to perform basic visual inspections for leaks at an onshore production site.","Pipes and tubing — assist in moving loads to and from trucks using truck winches and motorized lifts under the direction of experienced crew members.","Crane signals — recognize and use standard hand signals to guide crane operators when moving loads across a deck or staging area.","Field trucks — clean and maintain vehicles used in oil field operations following established housekeeping protocols at the end of each shift.","Electronic leak detectors — operate basic handheld devices under direct supervision to support flow line inspections on a production lease.","Gas and oil pipeline sections — assist in laying pipe segments by positioning and aligning components as directed during a pipeline installation job.","Personal protective equipment — select and wear correctly on all occasions in accordance with site safety requirements at a Job Zone 2 oil and gas facility.","Hand tools — identify the correct tool for each assigned task and use safely under close oversight during routine oil field maintenance activities."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Pipes, casing, and tubing — unscrew and tighten independently using hand and power wrenches and tongs with minimal oversight during routine well servicing operations.","Oil field machinery and boilers — dismantle and perform basic repairs using hand tools and power tools following standard maintenance procedures at a production facility.","Flow line leak repairs — locate leaks using electronic detectors and visual inspection techniques and execute standard repairs on an onshore oil field lease.","Gas and oil pipelines — lay and connect pipeline sections in familiar terrain, coordinating with crew members to maintain schedule and quality standards.","Pump and engine assemblies — bolt together components accurately and verify torque specifications to meet operational tolerances during equipment installation tasks.","Crane load movements — guide crane operators to position and place loads safely across a deck or work yard, applying practiced signaling procedures.","Pipe handling logistics — coordinate the movement of pipes to and from trucks using winches, lifts, or manual methods while monitoring load security and crew safety.","Monitoring and quality checks — observe ongoing field operations for abnormal conditions and report deviations to supervisors in a timely and accurate manner.","Inventory tracking tools — use inventory management software to log materials and equipment consumed during field maintenance activities.","Work area cleanliness and organization — maintain trucks and equipment storage areas to established standards, applying attention to detail throughout the workday."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Pipe and casing connections — perform complex tightening and disconnection tasks autonomously using the full range of wrenches and tongs, troubleshooting thread and seal issues on a live well site.","Oil field machinery overhaul — independently dismantle, diagnose, and repair boilers, steam engine parts, and pumping units using hand and power tools across varied field conditions.","Flow line integrity management — conduct systematic leak detection walks, interpret electronic detector data, and execute permanent repairs while prioritizing safety and minimal production downtime.","Pipeline installation projects — lead laying operations for gas and oil pipelines across non-routine terrain, resolving alignment and connection challenges without direct supervision.","Crane and rigging operations — assess load weights and rigging configurations, direct crane movements precisely, and identify unsafe conditions before and during lifts on offshore or onshore decks.","Critical thinking in equipment failures — diagnose root causes of mechanical breakdowns in the field, selecting the most effective repair approach under time and resource constraints.","Pipe logistics planning — organize the full movement cycle of pipes using winches, lifts, and manual handling methods, ensuring crew safety and equipment integrity throughout.","Operations monitoring across a lease — continuously observe multiple systems for performance anomalies, applying judgment to distinguish normal variance from actionable problems.","ERP and project management software — enter, retrieve, and analyze work order and equipment data to support maintenance scheduling and resource planning for field operations.","Quality control analysis — evaluate completed assembly and repair work against specification standards, identifying and correcting deficiencies before returning equipment to service."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Crew safety and performance — set behavioral and technical standards for roustabout teams, coaching individuals on correct tool use, leak detection, and pipe handling across multiple active sites.","Maintenance strategy development — design preventive maintenance schedules for oil field machinery, pipelines, and wellhead equipment to reduce unplanned downtime at an organizational level.","Operational risk oversight — establish and enforce site-specific protocols for critical tasks such as crane lifts, pipeline laying, and pressure equipment repairs, integrating regulatory requirements into daily practice.","Workforce development — mentor emerging and developing roustabouts through structured on-the-job training, ensuring competency progression and credential attainment across the crew.","Cross-functional coordination — liaise with drilling engineers, safety officers, and logistics teams to align roustabout activities with broader project timelines and production targets.","Enterprise technology adoption — lead the implementation and training of ERP, inventory management, and project management software tools for field operations teams.","Incident analysis and continuous improvement — investigate equipment failures, near-misses, and leak events to identify systemic causes, reporting findings and driving process improvements at the organizational level.","Resource and budget management — plan labor, equipment, and material requirements for multi-site roustabout operations, controlling costs while maintaining service quality and safety compliance.","Regulatory and environmental compliance leadership — ensure all pipe laying, leak repair, and machinery operations meet federal and state oil field regulations, serving as the primary point of accountability.","Organizational culture and integrity — model and reinforce values of dependability, cautiousness, and integrity across the roustabout workforce, influencing team culture at the department or division level."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}