Devise methods to improve oilandgas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oilandgas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining andoil machinery andoperations.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, andoperation of mining andoil field equipment.
Design and implement environmental controls on oilandgasoperations.
Design or modify mining andoil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Develop plans for oilandgas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
Inspect oilandgas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oilandgas recovery.
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
Determine operational methods.
Interpret design or operational test results.
Maintain operational records or records systems.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.