Petroleum Technician
Also known as: Production Engineer
Petroleum engineers plan and manage the recovery of oil and gas from petroleum reservoirs.
Duties
- study geological and geophysical information to determine what type of drilling equipment and method of drilling would be the most efficient and cost effective, and plan the locations for drilling
- assist in estimating the economic potential of oil and gas reserves by directing the testing of boreholes
- identify the liquids or gases contained, the rate at which they can be recovered, and the temperatures and pressures that need to be dealt with
- plan and conduct research and provide advice on engineering operations for the extraction of petroleum or natural gas
- work out the best way to develop oil and gas reserves and to maximise recovery and profit
- determine methods of controlling the flow of oil or gas from wells and keep records of production
- plan ways to transport the oil and gas reserves to the seabed, including the use of downhole pumps and gaslift systems
- study operating equipment, environmental problems and the treatment of oil to remove sediment and water
- conduct operations and activities in accordance with environmental policies and codes
- work safely and use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes
- monitor the necessary safety procedures and facilities for personnel working on the project
Skills Required
- enjoy technical and engineering activities
- willing to contribute and adhere to the safety requirements of the operation
- able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- good oral and written communication skills
- aptitude for computing and design
- practical and creative
- able to work without supervision
- able to accept responsibility.
Salary
$100 000 - $130 000
