Offshore drilling rig personnel

The type and number of rig personnel is related to the size and complexity of the rig. At the simplest level, a basic rigincludes a toolpusher, a driller, a derrickman, a motorman, and a floorhand. The toolpusher is the senior manager at the rig and is responsible for personnel, parts, and performance. The driller. . On large, complex rigs, additional personnel are required. A representive from the client company called the drilling foreman or company manis typically present on the rig.. [pdf]