draw up drilling programmes, taking account of desired production flow rates
obtain relevant data, carrying out engineering analysis on site, recommending necessary actions and writing up reports
monitor the daily progress of well operations
keep track of current daily costs, comparing actual costs with expenditure proposals and recommending cost-effective changes
liaise with specialist contractors and suppliers, such as cement companies or suppliers of drilling fluids
monitor safety and ensure the good maintenance of the well
adhere to environmental protection standards, in some cases through direct discussion with local governments to ensure compliance with legislative requirements
establish and administer drilling and service contracts
coordinate and supervise the work of the drilling team
undertake engineering design and the planning of wells (including development work)
design directional well paths (horizontally or multi-laterally, as appropriate)
manage operations on behalf of small clients
contribute to conceptual field development design
work with multidisciplinary professionals to evaluate the commercial viability of the well and monitor progress during drilling
return the site to its natural environmental setting if drilling isn't pursued.
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