Posted by WHAT IS A PETROLEUM ENGINEER?
Petroleum engineers design methods on how to extract oil and gas from underground reservoirs and wells while as well overseeing the entire drilling process.
WHAT DOES A PETROLEUM ENGINEER DO?
Petroleum engineers research new sources of oil and gas and use computer-aided models to access them. In addition, they must also collaborate with scientists and geologists to design effective drilling methods and prevent risks such as pollution and earthquakes.
PETROLEUM ENGINEER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Preparing reports and presentations on drilling activities
- Setting up and maintaining equipments
- Supervising technical staff
WHAT SKILLS DO YOU NEED TO BE A PETROLEUM ENGINEER?
Petroleum engineers usually have a degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineering (PE) license. Therefore, for this position to be successful, analytical and quantitative abilities are required. To use database software and computer-aided modelling, IT knowledge is also necessary. Petroleum engineer requirements also include excellent communication and writing skills, as they often present to customers and managers.
JOB BRIEF
We are looking for an experienced petroleum engineer to monitor oil and gas extraction and ensure all operations run smoothly. You’ll design and schedule drilling activities both offshore and onshore. In addition, you’ll analyse geological data and present results to customers. Next, petroleum engineering duties will also include researching new methods of extracting oil and gas as well as discovering new reservoirs.
Therefore, to complete these tasks successfully, it’s important to have experience with computer-aided software and have great mathematical skills. You should also be able to work effectively as part of a team, as you’ll collaborate with other engineers and scientists.
Lastly, if you’re analytical, detail-oriented and available to travel to different locations on a regular basis, we’d like to meet you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop plans for oil and gas extraction
- Use and maintain drilling and fracturing equipment such as drills and rigs
- Supervise drillings and extractions
- Research new ways and new sites for oil and gas extraction
- Analyze formation of rocks and reservoirs
- Use computer-aided models to enable drilling
- Determine budget and requirements of projects
- Supervise and train technical staff
- Collaborate with geoscientists and engineers to determine geological features
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REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
- Previous experience as a petroleum engineer or in a similar role
- Hands-on experience with drilling equipment such as drills and rigs
- Great mathematical and IT skills
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Availability to travel to different locations on a regular basis
- Professional engineering license is required
- A degree in engineering is a must MSc is preferred.
SALARY RANGE
The monthly salary range for a petroleum engineer is between RM 12,000 to RM 21,500.