DRILLING

Drilling

Drilling engineers design and implement procedures to drill wells as safely and economically as possible. They work closely with the drilling contractor, service contractors, and compliance personnel, as well as with geologists and other technical specialists. The drilling engineer has the responsibility for ensuring that costs are minimized while getting information to evaluate the formations penetrated, protecting the health and safety of workers and other personnel, and protecting the environment.

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drilling

Noun

  1. Act of drilling.
  2. A heavy, twilled fabric of linen or cotton; drill.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A long firearm with three (or rarely, four) barrels.

Verb



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