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Petroleum Engineers

SOC 17-2171.00

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.

Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Writing

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Monitoring

3.8

Coordination

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.8

Mathematics

4.2

Physics

3.9

Computers and Electronics

3.8

Administration and Management

3.6

Economics and Accounting

3.5

Chemistry

3.3

English Language

3.3

Key Tasks

1Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.

2Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.

3Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.

4Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.

5Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.

Also Known As

Automation Engineer Chief Engineer Completion Engineer Completions Engineer Design Engineer Drilling Engineer Drilling Manager Engineer Engineering Consultant Exploration Engineer