Our Casing Crew job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Casing Crew role
Casing Crews are responsible for installing and maintaining the casing that lines an oil or gas well. This includes measuring, cutting, welding, and installing steel casing in order to ensure the safety of the well and its contents. They may also be responsible for performing maintenance on any existing casing and carrying out repairs if needed.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a casing crew is to install, repair, and maintain oil and gas well casing in order to ensure the integrity of the well and protect it from contamination. Casing crews are responsible for installing steel, fiberglass, and plastic pipe in the well to provide a secure barrier between the oil and gas and the outside environment. They must also inspect, test, and repair existing casing, and ensure that all safety regulations are followed.
Casing Crew Summary
The Casing Crew is responsible for the installation and maintenance of casing for oil and gas wells. The crew's duties include running the casing and tubing into the well, connecting and welding sections of casing, and pressure testing the casing. The crew must also inspect, remove, and replace defective casing, and perform other related activities as assigned. The Casing Crew must maintain a safe and efficient work environment for themselves and other personnel on the job site.
Casing Crew Duties
- Remove, replace, and repair casing and tubing in oil and gas wells
- Inspect and clean wellbores using special tools
- Operate and maintain drilling and related equipment
- Assist with rigging up and down of power swivels, pumps, and related equipment
- Provide maintenance and repair to wellheads and Christmas trees
Casing Crew Skills
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
- Excellent physical condition and strength
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to use hand and power tools
Casing Crew Requirements
- Operate casing running equipment
- Perform pre and post job safety checks
- Check, clean and maintain casing running equipment
- Identify and report any issues with the equipment
- Conduct basic maintenance on equipment
Personal Traits
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to follow instructions
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner