Petroleum engineers devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production. They also oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
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- Petroleum Engineers
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
What do they typically do
- Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs
- Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production
- Maintain records of drilling and production operations
- Analyze data
- Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems
- Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys
- Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment
- Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells
- Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems
- Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel
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Job Growth +1.7%
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Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicenseN/A
NC Workforce Credentials
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