The job of rotary drill operators in oil and gas has elements that can be automated by AI and robotics, particularly routine tasks. However, human judgment, physical dexterity, and the need for high reliability mean full displacement by AI is not yet feasible.
87/100Consequence_of_Error
84/100Contact_With_Others
72/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
57/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
57/100Deal_With_External_Customers
13/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
54/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
21/100Degree_of_Automation
99/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
14/100Electronic_Mail
93/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
7/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
80/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
85/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
71/100Exposed_to_High_Places
66/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
21/100Exposed_to_Radiation
73/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
61/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
99/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
80/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
57/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
88/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
91/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
90/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
85/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
48/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
69/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
2/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
57/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
51/100Letters_and_Memos
84/100Level_of_Competition
99/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
68/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
70/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
80/100Physical_Proximity
39/100Public_Speaking
90/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
96/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
97/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
59/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
43/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
26/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
27/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
68/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
19/100Spend_Time_Sitting
84/100Spend_Time_Standing
88/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
46/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
74/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
65/100Telephone
78/100Time_Pressure
86/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
100/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
60/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
35/100Work_Schedules
97/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team