Petroleum Engineers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 74,270 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Petroleum Engineer to devise methods for improving oil and gas extraction and oversee drilling operations. The role involves testing equipment, analyzing data for optimal well placement, and coordinating research activities. With significant job growth projected in the United States and average salaries ranging from $74,270 to $208,000, this position offers exciting opportunities across various states like Indiana and Texas.

Responsibilities

• Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production.
• Oversee drilling operations and offer technical advice.
• Test machinery and equipment to ensure safety.
• Analyze data for well placement recommendations.
• Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research.
• Consult with personnel to resolve design and testing problems.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Complex Problem Solving

Writing

Critical Thinking

Job description

Career Description

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling operations and offer technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Test machinery and equipment to ensure safety and compliance with performance specifications.
• Analyze data to recommend well placement and supplemental processes to enhance production.
• Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
• Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil‑field equipment.
• Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, evaluating the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
• Consult with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what others are saying, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking – Conveying information effectively to others.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems, reviewing information, developing and evaluating options, and implementing solutions.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing to the appropriate audience.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and conclusions.

Job Market and Demand

In the United States, there were 33,700 jobs for Petroleum Engineers in 2016. New jobs are being created at a rate of 15.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5,100 new jobs for Petroleum Engineers by 2026, with an estimated 2,800 yearly openings. States with the strongest job growth include Wyoming, North Dakota, and Colorado. States with slower growth include California, Alaska, and West Virginia.

Average Salary

Petroleum Engineers earn between $74,270 and $208,000 per year. The highest salaries are found in Indiana, New Jersey, and Texas.

Median Salary by State

• Alabama – $115,180
• Alaska – $161,290
• Arizona – $137,830
• California – $142,430
• Colorado – $153,640
• Hawaii – $121,050
• Illinois – $131,510
• Indiana – $198,590
• Kansas – $118,160
• Louisiana – $145,880
• Montana – $141,530
• New Jersey – $194,340
• North Dakota – $124,880
• Ohio – $94,270
• Oklahoma – $146,990
• Pennsylvania – $122,510
• Texas – $169,010
• West Virginia – $111,400
• Wyoming – $115,250