How do they match: Petroleum Engineers

  • Mining and Oil Field Equipment Design Engineer
  • Mining and Oil Field Equipment Test Engineer
  • Mining and Oil Well Equipment Research Engineer
  • Mud Analysis Supervisor
  • Mud Analysis Well Logging District Supervisor

  • 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.

  • Supervise the removal of drilling equipment, the removal of any waste, and the safe return of land to structural stability when wells or pockets are exhausted.
  • Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
  • Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
  • Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
  • Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.

  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.