Offshore drilling rig technician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for offshore drilling rig technician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for offshore drilling rig technician is 84101 (Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
84101
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 84101 covers
Oil and gas well drilling workers operate drilling and service rig machinery as intermediate members of the rig crew. Oil and gas well services operators drive trucks and operate specialized hydraulic pumping systems to place cement in wells or to treat wells with chemicals, sand mixtures or gases to stimulate production. They are employed by drilling and well service contractors and by petroleum producing companies.
| Unit group | 84101 — Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Oil and gas well drilling workers
- Use specialized equipment, information and maps to determine and document the location of buried pipelines and other utilities in preparation for seismic exploration and drilling activities
- Align and manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem from platform on rig derrick during removal and replacement of strings of pipe, or drill stem and drill bit
- Operate and maintain drilling mud systems and pumps during drilling, and mix mud, chemicals and additives
- Record mud flows and volumes and take samples
- Operate and maintain drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions and other mechanical equipment
To use NOC 84101 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 84101 →
Other job titles under NOC 84101
- Derrickhand
- Acidizer - oil field services
- Blender operator - oil field services
- Control room operator - offshore drilling
- Motorhand - oil and gas drilling
- Oil well cementer - oil field services
- Pumper operator - oil field services
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 84101, one of these may fit better:
- Directional drilling operator — NOC 83101 (Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers, TEER 3)
- Drilling operations manager — NOC 80010 (Managers in natural resources production and fishing, TEER 0)
- Offshore fishing vessel captain — NOC 83120 (Fishing masters and officers, TEER 3)
- Rotary drilling machine operator — NOC 73402 (Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction, TEER 3)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for offshore drilling rig technician?+
In NOC 2021, "offshore drilling rig technician" is an example title in unit group 84101 — Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations" broad category.
Is offshore drilling rig technician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 84101 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does offshore drilling rig technician get extra CRS points?+
NOC 84101 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a offshore drilling rig technician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 84101 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says offshore drilling rig technician but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 84101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.