Drilling Engineer
Develops, plans and costs drilling activities. A Drilling Engineer can be involved throughout the lifecycle of a well, from the initial design through to its abandonment.
Typical Day/Duties
- Plans drilling programme
- Designs the well
- Co-ordinates the work of offshore drilling teams
- Analyses drilling performance and factors affecting cost and efficiency
- Prepares budget and monitors costs
How this role fits in with the rest of the industry
Works closely with other technical departments to drill for oil and gas in new or existing fields. A Drilling Engineer can be employed onshore or offshore, either working for an operator, a service company, a specialist drilling contractor or a consultancy.
Basic entry requirements include (necessary)
- Relevant degree in science or engineering
- Should be willing to travel offshore
Employers might also look for (desirable)
- Good communication skills
- Strong team working skills
Typical starting salary may be in the region of
£25,000 - £30,000
Typical Salary Once Experienced
£40,000 - £75,000
Career Development
e.g. Senior Drilling Engineer, Team Leader, Offshore Drilling Representative, Drilling Manager or Technical Specialist
