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21332 – Petroleum engineers
Broad Occupation Category
2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
TEER
1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
Major Group
21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
Broad Occupation Category
213 – Professional occupations in engineering
Broad Occupation Category
2133 – Natural resources engineers
Petroleum engineers conduct studies for the exploration, development and extraction of oil and gas deposits; and plan, design, develop and supervise projects for the drilling, completion, testing and re-working of oil and gas wells. They are employed by petroleum producing companies, consulting companies, well logging or testing companies, government, and research and educational institutions.
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Example Titles
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Oil and gas drilling engineer
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Oil and gas production engineer
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Petroleum engineer
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Petroleum reservoir engineer
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Petroleum well completion engineer
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Petroleum engineer
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Subsea engineer
Main Duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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Conduct feasibility assessment studies for developing new oil and gas fields
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Direct and monitor oil and gas drilling operations
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Develop drilling programs, select sites and specify drilling fluids, bit selection, drill stem testing procedures and equipment
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Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing and well surveys
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Design and select artificial lift machinery, and well and surface production equipment and systems, and specify programs for corrosion control and oil or gas treatment
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Develop specifications for and monitor and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery
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Analyze reservoir rock and fluid data to design optimum recovery methods and to predict reservoir performance and reserves
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Monitor and forecast oil and gas reservoir performance and recommend oil recovery techniques which extend the economic life of wells
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Design, develop and coordinate the installation, maintenance and operation of subsea well-head and production equipment.
Employment Requirements
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A bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
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A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
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Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
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Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.