JOB DESCRIPTIONS :

• Design Drilling Plans
• Evaluate Drilling Sites
• Calculate Overhead Drilling Costs
• Maintain Stakeholder Communication
• Monitor Drilling Processes

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

• Engineering expertise– drilling engineers use analysis, mathematical calculations, and engineering principles to get their job done
• Drilling design– planning and executing drilling designs and operations is essential to this role
• Data analysis– engineers who drill must conduct thorough analysis on relevant data obtained from drilling sites to make their plans
• Budgeting– drilling engineers prepare project budgets and carefully monitor costs
• Analytical skills– analyzing drilling performance and factors that affect project cost and effectiveness is an essential skill for drilling engineers
• Writing– drilling engineers are often required to write reports suggesting necessary actions or recommendations
• Interpersonal skills– to successfully complete drilling projects, engineers must work with geologists, specialists, and project partners, and so need strong communication skills
• Leadership skills– the ability to lead engineering project meetings and problem-solving efforts with clients is crucial for drilling engineers