What does a drilling superintendent do?

What does a drilling superintendent do?

The drilling superintendent is ideally an engineer who holds relevant experience in management, planning and execution of the entire drilling operations. This person is primarily responsible for the thorough planning of an oil well drilling project, using the latest technologies available.

What’s a drilling supervisor?

The Drilling Foreman/Supervisor is in charge of the drilling or workover operations on a rig. The position is responsible for coordinating and prioritizing the activities on a drill site. The position requires experience and is often held by someone who has worked their way up through the Drilling Crew.

How much do drilling superintendents make?

Drilling Superintendent Salary

	Annual Salary	Hourly Wage
Top Earners	$361,000	$174
75th Percentile	$115,500	$56
Average	$118,020	$57
25th Percentile	$68,000	$33

What are the positions on a drilling rig?

Drilling rig crews are generally made up of six (6) people: Rig Manager, Driller, Derrickhand, Motorhand, Floorhand, and Leasehand. Each crew works 12 hours shifts as the rig operates 24 hours per day, and each position is vital to the operation of the rig.

What does drilling engineer do?

Designing wells in support of a field development. Preparing cost estimates and assessing risk. Reporting and optimizing operations. Applying technology and innovation in directional drilling, mud systems, casing and drill string design, and completions.

How do I become a oil rig supervisor?

Most employers require drilling supervisors to obtain associate or bachelor’s degrees in engineering technology and gain experience in other drilling jobs. In addition, professional licensing and certification is required to become a drilling supervisor in some industries.

What is a drilling engineer salary?

The highest salary for a Drilling Engineer in India is ₹21,16,073 per year. The lowest salary for a Drilling Engineer in India is ₹3,55,572 per year.