Directional Drilling Operator Oil & Gas

15.153.378 ISK (ISK)/yr

7.285,28 ISK (ISK)/hr

297.006 ISK (ISK)/yr

The average directional drilling operator oil & gas gross salary in Iceland is 15.153.378 ISK or an equivalent hourly rate of 7.285 ISK. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 297.006 ISK. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Iceland. An entry level directional drilling operator oil & gas (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 10.896.794 ISK. On the other end, a senior level directional drilling operator oil & gas (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 18.748.669 ISK.

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19.376.843 ISK (ISK)

28 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Directional Drilling Operator Oil & Gas will increase 28 % over 5 years.

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Directional Drilling Operator Oil & Gas, the majority at 100% with less than hss.

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Iceland

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Iceland (Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant] ) is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is linked culturally and politically with Europe and is the region's most sparsely populated country. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 380,000 residents. The official language of the country is Icelandic. Located on a rift between tectonic plates, Iceland...

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Monitors and participates in safe and efficient control of all directional oil and gas drilling operations, following an established plan. Operates and helps set up directional rigs that extract oil and gas from underground on land or water. Drills horizontal wells and steers the well bore through projected well paths; precisely controls well bore trajectory using various techniques, tools, and... technologies to intersect subsurface targets at predetermined coordinates, landing in pre-determined target zones; and ensures the well path is safely separated from other wells. Performs diagnostic tests, determines issues down hole, and eliminates variables, arriving at the best solution. Performs well-path projections and drills string analysis as well as torque and drag modeling, designing ideal tool string for the planned well. Read More

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