Drilling Industry Glossary
Worm or Weavel
New and/or untrained member of the crew. During trips, the worm stands across the rig floor from the driller and watches (to learn) the tripping procedure so that some day he can safely participate.
New and/or untrained member of the crew. During trips, the worm stands across the rig floor from the driller and watches (to learn) the tripping procedure so that some day he can safely participate.