Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers Nature of Work
Petroleum engineers conduct studies for the exploration,
development and extraction of oil and gas deposits. They plan,
design, develop and supervise drilling projects, drillers, completion, testing and
re-working of oil and gas wells. Petroleum engineers are
employed by petroleum producing companies, consulting
companies, well logging or testing companies and in
government, research and educational institutions.
Petroleum Engineers Work Conditions
Petroleum engineers work closely with people from other
disciplines such as geologists and geophysicists. Petroleum
engineers may work in remote areas.
Petroleum Engineers Personal Requirements
- able to accept responsibility
- able to communicate well, both orally and in
writing
- able to identify, analyze and solve problems
- able to work without supervision
- aptitude for computing and design
- enjoy technical and engineering work
- practical and creative
- willing to contribute and adhere to the safety
requirements of the operation
Petroleum Engineers Employment Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or in a
related engineering
- Engineers are eligible for registration following
graduation and three or four years of supervised work
experience in engineering
Petroleum Engineers Duties and Tasks
Petroleum engineers may perform the following tasks:
- study geological and geophysical information to
determine what type of drilling equipment and method of
drilling would be the most efficient and cost effective,
and plan the locations for drilling
- assist in estimating the economic potential of oil and
gas reserves by directing the testing of boreholes
- work out the liquids or gases contained, the rate at
which they can be recovered and the temperatures and
pressures that need to be dealt with
- plan and conduct research and provide advice on
engineering operations for the extraction of petroleum or
natural gas
- work out the best way to develop oil and gas reserves
and to maximize recovery and profit
- determine methods of controlling the flow of oil or gas
from wells and keep records of production
- plan ways to transport the oil and gas reserves to the
seabed, including the use of downhole pumps and gaslift
systems
- study operating equipment, environmental problems and
the treatment of oil to remove sediment and water
- conduct operations and activities in accordance with
environmental policies and codes
- work safely and use any equipment provided for health
and safety purposes
- take note of the necessary safety procedures and
facilities for personnel working on the project.
Petroleum Engineer Example Titles
- Drilling Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Reservoir Engineer
- Subsea Engineer
Petroleum Engineer Related Occupations
Oil and Gas Related Industries
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