Undertaking engineering design and the planning of wells
Preparing well data sheets
Designing and selecting well-head equipment
Designing directional well paths
Analyzing daily data on productivity
Managing staff on rigs
Working to strict schedules and deadlines.
Supervising drilling and solving technical problems.
Measuring operations against budgets and Keeping track of current daily costs, comparing actual costs with expenditure proposals, and recommending cost-effective changes
Adhering to environmental HSE standards and enforcing safety and disaster recovery procedures.
Costing and scheduling drilling operations.
Establishing and administering drilling and service contracts
Working with multidisciplinary professionals to evaluate the commercial viability of the well and monitor progress during drilling
Obtaining relevant data, carrying out engineering analysis on-site and recommending necessary actions, and writing up reports
Liaising with specialist contractors and suppliers, such as cement companies or suppliers of drilling fluids
