Places of employment are associated with the offshore oil and gas exploration industry. A drill operator for cable operations works permanently aboard fixed and floating platforms, where exploration drilling, production drilling, and production of oil and gas take place. You may also work on land with the preparation, maintenance, and repair of cable equipment.
A drill operator for cable operations should be able to work systematically, be responsible, careful, precise and independent. You should be able to work together with other skilled workers. Communication and social skills are important. Work is often done under critical and demanding conditions, and you should be in good physical and mental health.