Petroleum Engineer Job Description Template
Job Overview
Come work at Example Co., a leading firm in our industry in the metro area. We're pleased to have a 4.0 Glassdoor rating. We are looking to hire an experienced Petroleum Engineer to help us keep growing. If you're hard-working and dedicated, Example Co. is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!
Responsibilities for Petroleum Engineer
- Design drilling equipment used in the process of extracting oil and gas from both onshore and offshore reserves
- Make recommendations based on cost, effort and feasibility
- Devise plans and methods to effectively drill fields to recover oil and gas
- Develop and modify tools and designs based on performance observation
- Ensure equipment is installed, operated and maintained properly for effective use
- Work closely with the procurement team to procure the necessary equipment and tools for projects
- Work together with geoscientists and other specialists to analyze the geologic formation containing the oil and gas reservoir
- Monitor drilling operations as needed
Qualifications for Petroleum Engineer
- Master's degree in engineering with coursework in the petroleum industry preferred
- Professional engineering license preferred
- Proven experience working as an engineer in the petroleum industry
- Knowledgeable in engineering drilling techniques and methods
- Strong industrial knowledge and understanding of market conditions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good reporting and presentation skills
- Skilled in computer technology and Microsoft applications
- Ability to travel offshore as required
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