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petroleum engineer
Description
Code
2146.10
Description
Petroleum engineers evaluate gas and oil fields. They design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from underneath the earth's surface. They maximise the recovery of hydrocarbon at a minimum cost, pursuing minimal impact on the environment.
Alternative Labels
gas engineer
oil and gas engineer
petroleum engineers
petroleum geologist
petroleum production technician
reservoir engineer
Regulatory Aspect
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Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
address problems critically
compile reservoir performance plans
design well flow systems
determine flow rate enhancement
interpret extraction data
liaise with mine professionals
liaise with well test engineers
manage fluid production in gas
manage production fluid in oil production
manage well interaction
monitor extraction logging operations
prepare extraction proposals
prepare scientific reports
prepare well formation evaluation programmes
provide petroleum engineering support
report well results
select well equipment
supervise staff
troubleshoot
use reservoir surveillance
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Skills & Competences
Concept URI
Status
released
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