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What qualifications do I need to become a drilling engineer?
Most drilling engineer careers require an engineering degree. However, there are certain disciplines that might help you get the role you want. These include:
- Mechanical engineering
- Petroleum engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Aeronautical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Civil or structural engineering
- Marine engineering
- Minerals engineering
Most drilling engineer jobs will also require you to have substantial experience in drilling completion. You may also need experience in supervision and operations, as well as in working on different types of campaigns and projects. Offshore drilling experience may also be required, depending on the type of role you apply for.
Who employs drilling engineers?
Drilling engineer vacancies are advertised by major oil companies around the world. With many drilling operations taking place overseas, it’s common for employers to recruit new talent internationally.
Typical employers include:
- Oil operation and production companies, particularly large international oil organisations
- Integrated service providers who provide staff in different disciplines
- Engineering consultancies
- Specialist drilling contractors undertaking drilling work internationally. These companies usually have their own drilling rigs.
Why Airswift?
Airswift is a recruitment company that understands the demanding nature of the energy, process and infrastructure sectors. Over the last 40 years, we’ve helped thousands of candidates find jobs worldwide and we have more than 60 offices across the globe.
Airswift has a vast global presence and with head offices in Houston, Manchester and Singapore, we can help you find onshore and offshore drilling jobs in countries all over the world.
If your drilling engineer job requires you to relocate overseas, we can make the transition as smooth as possible. We can provide support for travel, documentation, housing and more.
Are you an employer looking for drilling engineers?
If you’re an employer or hiring manager looking for talent to fill your drilling engineer positions, we can help. Airswift can take care of all HR details such as contract negotiation, background checks and drug screens. This will give you more time to run your business.
Contact Airswift
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