- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Petroleum Engineers spend a lot of their time Analyzing Data or Information. They are naturally good at Written Expression, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, and Oral Comprehension. Petroleum Engineers are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Mathematics, and Physics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.
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Work Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Getting Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Thinking Creatively
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interacting With Computers
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Training and Teaching Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Written Expression
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Oral Comprehension
Inductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Mathematical Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Near Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Clarity
Number Facility
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Visualization
Selective Attention
Speed of Closure
Time Sharing
Visual Color Discrimination
Perceptual Speed
Hearing Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Memorization
Depth Perception
Auditory Attention
Control Precision
Multilimb Coordination
Trunk Strength
Interests
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
Physics
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Chemistry
Design
Geography
English Language
Mechanical
Economics and Accounting
Personnel and Human Resources
Clerical
Education and Training
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
Sales and Marketing
Production and Processing
Psychology
Building and Construction
Transportation
Communications and Media
Customer and Personal Service
Telecommunications
Philosophy and Theology
Biology
History and Archeology
Sociology and Anthropology
Foreign Language
Wages
Alaska
$141,370
Colorado
$127,420
Texas
$120,060
New York
$117,170
Oklahoma
$116,070
Virginia
$115,720
Michigan
$112,870
New Mexico
$111,960
California
$108,840
Kentucky
$106,230
Pennsylvania
$105,540
Ohio
$104,240
New Jersey
$103,430
Washington
$100,740
Montana
$98,450
Louisiana
$96,420
Utah
$93,350
West Virginia
$87,460
Arkansas
$86,980
Wyoming
$84,000
Alabama
$83,280
Kansas
$79,840
Illinois
$79,080
Tennessee
$78,770
Mississippi
$65,410
South Carolina
$62,040
Arizona
$61,500
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Monitoring
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Systems Evaluation
Active Listening
Time Management
Mathematics
Active Learning
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Science
Operation Monitoring
Negotiation
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Quality Control Analysis
Service Orientation
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Operation and Control
Troubleshooting
Technology Design
Programming
Operations Analysis
Equipment Selection
Installation
Work Values
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Support
Relationships
Work Styles
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Dependability
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
Attention to Detail
Independence
Innovation
Persistence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Leadership
Self Control
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Sitting
Contact With Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Frequency of Decision Making
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Time Pressure
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Letters and Memos
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Consequence of Error
Level of Competition
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With External Customers
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Physical Proximity
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Degree of Automation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
- Importance Supplemental-
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
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 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.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
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.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
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.
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
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.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
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.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
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.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
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.
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
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.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
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.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
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.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
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.
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.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
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.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
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.
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
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.
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree