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Drilling engineer
Job description

Entry requirements and training

Drilling engineers are typically employed by multinational

companies who extract and produce oil and gas. They are
responsible for assessing and maintaining existing wells,
ensuring safety measures are implemented, elements of
design and calculating costs of machinery and
construction. Some drilling contractors are based in the
Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland; a lot of time can
be spent working away from home on rigs.

An accredited engineering degree, diploma or certificate

is necessary. Specialising in certain areas of engineering
at master level such as petroleum engineering, civil
engineering, mechanical engineering or mineral
engineering will shape the direction of career progression
within the field. A BSc or MSc in geology and earth
sciences is also beneficial and sometimes a necessity.

Work activities

Managing sta on rigs.

Working to strict schedules and deadlines.
Supervising drilling and solving technical problems.
Enforcing safety and disaster recovery procedures.
Measuring operations against budgets.
Analysing daily data on productivity.
Costing and scheduling drilling operations.

Work conditions
Travel: can be frequent; drilling engineers can be placed
on land or oshore platforms or rigs.
Working hours: long shifts can be expected.
Location: placements overseas are common. Drilling
engineers sometimes live on oil rigs for weeks at a time.

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