Well-digger jobs in Finland
Well-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases. They record operations, maintain equipment, seal unused wells and prevent ground contamination.
Well-digger – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 22.64 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 16.65 €/h |
| Top tenth | 34.30 €/h |
| Employees | 785 |
Well-digger - Which skills are essential?
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Document and share well results in a transparent way; communicate results to business partners, auditors, collaborating teams and internal management.
Testing procedures, such as volumetric flow testing and pressure testing, which describe the ability of the well to produce oil.
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
Operate drilling machinery and tools to sink wells in the specified locations.
Perform maintenance and repair to wells with cracks and defects. Seal wells that are no longer in use.
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Select and purchase the appropriate equipment for different functions within the well.
Ensure appropriate well maintenance is provided after discovering issues or risks on the drilling rig or drilling site.
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
Well-digger - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
Operate pumping equipment; oversee gas and oil transport from wellheads to refineries or storage facilities.
Coordinate well operations such as shutdowns and major projects.
Understand and manage the process of different wells interacting with one another.
Supervise well-site operations and manage the staff, including training and supervision of personnel. Manage a crew that works together as a team; make sure that deadlines are met with in order to maximise customer satisfaction.
Set up rolling and lifting equipment required to lift and move objects e.g. with a crane or block and tackle system.
Ensure safety of site personnel; supervise correct use of protective equipment and clothing; understand and implement safety procedures.
Clear drill site e.g. by cutting down surrounding trees; make way for new roads to drill site.
Develop engineering plans and supervise activities necessary to successfully drill a well.
Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair vehicles meant for cargo, passengers, farming and landscaping.
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
Operate an exploration drilling machine, which may be mobile or stationary, to drill and extract cores. React quickly to auditory and other changes to determine the course of action.
Guide a crane operator in operating the crane. Stay in contact with the operator visually, vocally, or using communication equipment to make sure the crane operation is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
Safely clean up and dispose of spilled oil.
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.