Description
Petroleum engineers evaluate gas and oil fields. They design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from underneath the earth's surface. They maximise the recovery of hydrocarbon at a minimum cost, pursuing minimal impact on the environment.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
interpret extraction datamanage production fluid in oil productionprovide petroleum engineering supportselect well equipmentmanage fluid production in gasmanage well interactiontroubleshootprepare well formation evaluation programmesdesign well flow systemsprepare scientific reportsuse reservoir surveillanceaddress problems criticallyreport well resultscompile reservoir performance plansprepare extraction proposalsliaise with well test engineersmonitor extraction logging operationsdetermine flow rate enhancementliaise with mine professionalssupervise staffdesign well for petroleum productionsupervise well operationsmonitor fuel storage tanks