Summary
Drilling Engineer Petroleum and Gas is responsible for plan, develop and supervise the operations necessary for drilling oil and gas wells; involved from the initial well design to testing, completion and abandonment, and costing; assess and maintain existing wells, ensure safety measures are implemented, and calculate costs of machinery and construction within their professional field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Drilling Engineer Petroleum and Gas is responsible for plan, develop and supervise the operations necessary for drilling oil and gas wells; involved from the initial well design to testing, completion and abandonment, and costing; assess and maintain existing wells, ensure safety measures are implemented, and calculate costs of machinery and construction within their professional field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- Work on-site on oil and gas rigs, either on/ offshore. Multinational companies who extract and produce oil and gas.
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
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Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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