- •What is petroleum engineering?
- •What are the main specializations in petroleum engineering?
- •Where do petroleum engineers work?
- •What do petroleum engineers deal with? What are their job duties and responsibilities?
- •What education / knowledge do petroleum engineers require?
- •What skills do they need?
- •What personal qualities are most wanted in petroleum engineering?
- •What are work conditions and work environment of petroleum engineers?
- •What are advantages and disadvantages of work in petroleum engineering?
- •What is your dream job?
What are work conditions and work environment of petroleum engineers?
The Workplace
The type of job a petroleum engineer has will often determine whether how much they work inside or outside. Many petroleum engineers work on job sites, but others work in an office setting. A consultant to the financial industry, for example, may spend most of their time working in an office setting. There are strong international travel opportunities for petroleum engineers, as it is very much a global business. Many companies have offices and sites in multiple countries and transfers are common.
Petroleum engineers work in various international locations on a family or rotational basis.
What are advantages and disadvantages of work in petroleum engineering?
Petroleum companies offer their employees competitive salaries, a general bonus scheme, good pension and insurance schemes and a comprehensive welfare package. Petroleum engineering has historically been one of the highest paid engineering disciplines, although there is a tendency for mass layoffs when oil prices decline.
Petroleum industry offers an exciting opportunity to see the world.
What is your dream job?