Production Engineer
Also known as: Production Technician
A production engineer analyzes, interprets, and optimizes the performance of individual wells. After the well is drilled, and the well-log analysts have evaluated the wells potential to produce, the production engineer joins the team. Together along with the reservoir engineer, the well-log analysis, and geologist, the team decides if it is economically feasible to make the investment needed to produce the well. If it is, the production engineer is given the tasks to determined how to bring this valuable fluid to the surface.
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
