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Roustabout

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003205

A general laborer on an oil rig or production platform, performing a variety of tasks that do not require specialized skills. Roustabouts assist with loading and unloading supplies, cleaning equipment, painting, and general maintenance. They work under the supervision of a foreman and contribute to the overall upkeep and operational readiness of the facility.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003205
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003205",
  "term": "Roustabout",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A general laborer on an oil rig or production platform, performing a variety of tasks that do not require specialized skills. Roustabouts assist with loading and unloading supplies, cleaning equipment, painting, and general maintenance. They work under the supervision of a foreman and contribute to the overall upkeep and operational readiness of the facility.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/roustabout/"
}

Record 3,408 of 4,469 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.