Drilling & Exploration Services
Directional Drilling & Underground Services skills assessment
Directional drillers install pipes and cables without open trenches. This scorecard covers bore planning, steering, locating, fluids and safety.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Directional Drilling & Underground Services skills you can score
These are the default Directional Drilling & Underground Services skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every crew member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Bore Planning and Route Design
Plans bore paths that avoid obstacles and meet depth, radius and pull-back requirements.
Locating and Steering Equipment
Uses locating equipment to steer the drill head accurately along the planned path.
Drill Rig Operation and Product Pull-Back
Operates the rig safely and pulls back pipe or conduit without damaging it.
Drilling Fluid Management
Mixes and manages drilling fluid for the ground conditions and disposes of it properly.
Utility Location, Potholing and Strike Avoidance
Locates and exposes existing utilities and avoids strikes on services.
Site Setup, Traffic and Exclusion Zones
Sets up traffic control and exclusion zones that protect the public and crew.
Reading Plans and Utility Drawings
Reads plans and utility drawings accurately and identifies conflicts before drilling.
Frac-Out Prevention and Environmental Controls
Prevents and responds to frac-outs and protects waterways and the environment.
Bore Records and As-Built Reporting
Records bore details and produces as-built reports for clients and authorities.
Teamwork and Communication
Communicates clearly between the rig, locator and pit crew throughout each bore.
Levels included with Directional Drilling & Underground Services
Directional Drilling & Underground Services starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for drilling & exploration services, so crew members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Labourer
- HDD Operator
- Senior Operator
- Crew Leader
- Operations Manager
How Directional Drilling & Underground Services works in SkillScorer
Score
Each crew member in a rig is scored on the Directional Drilling & Underground Services skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank crew members, compare two side by side, or compare your rigs against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Directional Drilling & Underground Services skills need attention. Reports also follow each driller's rig.
Directional Drilling & Underground Services scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Directional Drilling & Underground Services scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Directional Drilling & Underground Services scorecard covers 10 skills: Bore Planning and Route Design, Locating and Steering Equipment, Drill Rig Operation and Product Pull-Back, Drilling Fluid Management, Utility Location, Potholing and Strike Avoidance, Site Setup, Traffic and Exclusion Zones, Reading Plans and Utility Drawings, Frac-Out Prevention and Environmental Controls, Bore Records and As-Built Reporting and Teamwork and Communication. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are crew members scored in Directional Drilling & Underground Services?
Every crew member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one rig and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Directional Drilling & Underground Services?
Directional Drilling & Underground Services starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Labourer, HDD Operator, Senior Operator, Crew Leader and Operations Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Directional Drilling & Underground Services skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In drilling & exploration services the app talks about crew members, rigs and drillers, and you can change any of those words too.
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