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ATS Keywords for
Drilling Engineer / Rig Manager Resumes

22 terms across 5 groups, from our 2026 research into how recruiters actually source Drilling Engineer / Rig Manager candidates. Recruiter and ATS searches match exact strings — carry the terms your real experience supports, in the wording the posting uses. Never list a term you couldn't back up in an interview: keyword stuffing fails the interview it wins.

The Drilling Engineer / Rig Manager keyword bank

Titles & variants

  • Drilling Engineer
  • Rig Manager
  • Drilling Superintendent
  • Wellsite Engineer
  • Drilling Supervisor

Certifications & licensure

  • IWCF Well Control Certification
  • IADC Well Control Certification
  • SPE Membership
  • H2S Safety Training

Systems & equipment

  • Blowout Preventer (BOP) Systems
  • Mud Engineering
  • Casing Design
  • Directional Drilling Tools
  • Rig Automation Software

Safety/regulatory vocabulary

  • Permit-to-Work Systems
  • Onshore/Offshore Compliance Regimes
  • BSEE Regulations
  • Non-Productive Time (NPT)

Quantified outcomes

  • Wells Drilled
  • NPT Reduced
  • Safety Incidents Avoided
  • Days per 10,000 Feet Drilled

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