How do they match: Petroleum Engineers

  • Test Engineer
  • Mining and Oil Field Equipment Test 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.

  • Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
  • Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
  • Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
  • Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
  • Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
  • Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
  • Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
  • Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.

  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
  • Collect samples of raw materials or finished products.
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
  • Interpret design or operational test results.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.