How do they match: Petroleum Engineers

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.

Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.

Create models of engineering designs or methods.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
Prepare technical reports for internal use.
Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

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