Description of job position
- Plans and designs equipment and processes to achieve the maximum profitable recovery of oil and gas.
- Prospects for reservoirs containing oil or natural gas.
- Collaborates with geologists and other specialists to understand the geologic formation and properties of the rock containing the reservoir, determine the drilling methods to be used, and monitor drilling and production operations.
- Develops well drilling plan for management approval.
- Utilizes computer models to simulate reservoir performance using different recovery techniques and effects of various drilling options.
- Provides technical consultation during drilling operations.
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