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drilling engineer

Drilling engineers develop and supervise the drilling of gas and oil wells.

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DESCRIPTION

Drilling engineers develop and supervise the drilling of gas and oil wells. They assist in the designing, testing and creation of wells and are employed on land or offshore platforms. Drilling engineers work with other mining professionals and oversee the drilling progress and safety of the site.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
suggest well maintenance
supervise staff
manage drilling team
OPTIONALOptional competences
inspect water wells
present reports

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Skills overview

24total
22 essential
2 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 22 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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