Career - Petroleum Engineer

Petroleum Engineers will study geological and geophysical information to determine what type of drilling equipment and method of drilling would be the most efficient and cost effective, as well as plan the locations for drilling. They will assist in estimating the economic potential of oil and gas reserves by directing the testing of boreholes and 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. They will determine the best way to develop oil and gas reserves and to maximise recovery and profit and also determine methods of controlling the flow of oil or gas from wells and keep records of production. They need to plan ways to transport the oil and gas reserves from the seabed, including the use of downhole pumps and gaslift systems and study operating equipment, environmental problems and the treatment of oil to remove sediment and water. They will conduct operations and activities in accordance with environmental policies and codes and work safely and use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes. They need to monitor the necessary safety procedures and facilities for personnel working on the project.

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