CAPABILITY CARD · Skilled Trades

The Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas capability card.

One link that proves what you do — the work, the tools, the market, and the path to better contracts.

There are 10,590 derrick operators, oil and gas in the U.S. The ones who win the work a buyer actually budgets for don't hand over a flat PDF — they send a living capability card. Built and maintained by our New Jersey team.

10,590
working nationally
$58,620
Median / year
8
Core duties mapped
6
Expertise areas
What your card proves

The work a buyer needs to see at a glance.

A client or contracting officer scanning ten derrick operators, oil and gas wants fast proof you actually do the work. These are the core duties O*NET ties to your field — your capability card turns them into scannable proof points instead of a wall of text.

Duty 01
Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
Duty 02
Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.
Duty 03
Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
Duty 04
Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
Duty 05
Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
Duty 06
Listen to mud pumps and check regularly for vibration and other problems to ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
Tools that signal you're current

The systems you actually run — on the record.

Listing the software and platforms you work with is a quiet credibility signal buyers notice. These are the hot and in-demand technologies O*NET associates with derrick operators, oil and gas (★ = flagged hot technology). Your card shows the ones that fit your shop.

Microsoft Excel ★Microsoft Outlook ★Microsoft Word ★
Where you stand

A real market — compete on proof, not price.

Nationally, 10,590 derrick operators, oil and gas earn a median of $58,620 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). In a market that size, the businesses that win the better work don't lead with the lowest number — they lead with a credible, current capability card. That's exactly what we build.

$58,620
Median pay / year
$28
Median / hour
10,590
Working nationally
Your expertise, named

The knowledge that makes the work credible.

These are the expertise areas O*NET ranks highest for derrick operators, oil and gas. On a capability card they read as depth — not buzzwords.

  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Transportation
The government-contracting edge

Where the steady budgets actually are.

Most derrick operators, oil and gas win public work as subcontractors to construction and facilities primes, and through small-business set-aside programs. Primes vet subs fast — a living capability card with your licenses, bonding posture, and recent work is how you get the call instead of getting screened out. We build it to be that fast yes.

Make yours

One link that does the proving for you.

The P4 Procurement Card is a live capability statement for credentialed small businesses — your work, tools, certs, and offerings on one always-current URL, with a downloadable PDF. $299 setup + $39/month. Premium (NFC + Wallet) and per-prospect Pitch cards too.

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