Determines drilling requirements by analyzing drill requests; examining drilling sites and access; taking samples.
Organizes drilling operations by ordering and gathering equipment and supplies; coordinating drilling schedule with other work elements; inspecting equipment; setting up rigs.
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Maintains safe, healthy, and environmentally sound work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations; preventing spillage; wearing personal protective equipment; storing and maintaining hazardous materials.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Plans drilling by studying prints, sketches, and test results; evaluating soil and rock access conditions, and considering alternate drilling locations.
Completes drilling operations by operating drills, including rotary, churn, and pneumatic; monitoring progress; adjusting bit weight and rotary speed; changing bits; removing debris; setting explosives; servicing rig drilling and hoisting machinery; operating gasoline, diesel, electric, or stream draw works.
Documents actions by recording drilling data and events.

Size of Industry in 2006:	Size of Industry in 2016:
22,000	23,000

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