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Petroleum Engineers

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Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Petroleum Engineers

Importance
Activity
92% 

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
  • resolve engineering or science problems

87% 

Analyzing Data or Information

  • analyze engineering design problems
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • evaluate costs of engineering projects
  • evaluate engineering data
  • evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
  • evaluate tool designs
  • provide analytical assessment of engineering data
  • perform statistical analysis in physical science or geological research
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
  • analyze test data
  • analyze engineering test data

85% 

Getting Information

  • collect scientific or technical data
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings

83% 

Processing Information

  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • develop tables depicting data

80% 

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • confer with research personnel
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel

79% 

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

  • estimate time needed for project
  • explore for oil or gas

79% 

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand properties of gases or liquids

79% 

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

    78% 

    Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

    • plan production processes
    • plan oil or ore extraction
    • plan testing of engineering methods
    • plan construction of structures or facilities
    • plan scientific research or investigative studies

    77% 

    Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

    • adhere to safety procedures
    • perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
    • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
    • examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy

    76% 

    Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

    • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
    • use government regulations
    • use hazardous materials information
    • use pollution control techniques
    • use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce
    • use scientific research methodology
    • follow safe waste disposal procedures
    • use technical regulations for engineering problems
    • use knowledge of investigation techniques
    • use long or short term production planning techniques
    • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
    • use physical science research techniques
    • use project management techniques
    • use quantitative research methods
    • use underwater engineering techniques
    • use library or online Internet research techniques

    75% 

    Interacting With Computers

    • use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
    • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
    • use relational database software
    • use spreadsheet software
    • use word processing or desktop publishing software
    • develop or maintain databases

    75% 

    Monitoring and Controlling Resources

      74% 

      Documenting/Recording Information

        72% 

        Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

        • explain complex mathematical information

        71% 

        Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

        • communicate technical information
        • confer with scientists

        69% 

        Developing Objectives and Strategies

        • write business project or bid proposals
        • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
        • develop plans for programs or projects

        68% 

        Scheduling Work and Activities

          65% 

          Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

            64% 

            Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

            • coordinate development of refining processes
            • direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
            • coordinate engineering project activities
            • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

            64% 

            Thinking Creatively

            • design construction projects
            • design control systems
            • design mining or petroleum equipment and other extraction systems
            • design tools or mechanical devices
            • design engineered systems
            • design electronic equipment
            • design machines
            • design transporting processes
            • design waste recovery methods
            • improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
            • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
            • develop mathematical simulation models
            • design electro-mechanical equipment

            62% 

            Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

            • advise clients or customers
            • advise clients regarding engineering problems

            62% 

            Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

            • work as a team member

            60% 

            Performing Administrative Activities

            • prepare reports
            • prepare safety reports
            • prepare technical reports or related documentation

            59% 

            Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

            • conduct performance testing
            • inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance

            57% 

            Developing and Building Teams

            • lead teams in engineering projects

            54% 

            Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

            • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
            • calculate engineering specifications

            54% 

            Selling or Influencing Others

              53% 

              Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others


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