Petroleum Engineers
Also called: Reservoir Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Petroleum Production Engineer
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
- Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
- Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
Math
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Financial analysis software
Electronic mail software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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