How do they match: Petroleum Engineers

  • Production Engineer
  • Mining and Oil Field Equipment Design Engineer
  • Mining and Oil Field Equipment Test Engineer
  • Mining and Oil Well Equipment Research Engineer
  • Petroleum Production Engineer
  • Project Production Engineer
  • Removal Technician

  • 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.

  • Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
  • Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
  • Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
  • Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
  • Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
  • Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
  • Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
  • Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.

  • Collect samples of raw materials or finished products.
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Direct energy production or management activities.
  • Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
  • Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.