Petroleum Engineer Career

Can you tell me about the career one can expect being a Petroleum Engineer in India as I am very confused about its scope in India?

[Pathak]

Petroleum engineering concerned with the subsurface activities related to the production of hydrocarbons like crude oil or natural gas.

These are activities within the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry that include exploration for hydrocarbons.

If you want to pursue a career in petroleum engineering you should be aware about that the job of a petroleum engineer is not restricted to air-conditioned offices.

Most petroleum engineers have to work in the fields except those who are responsible for analyzing the reports and recommending the field engineers and advising corporate decision-makers on whether to proceed or not.

Therefore, the field engineers should have to be mentally as well as physically strong enough to endure long-distance travel, long stays and to bear uncertain weather conditions.

Besides, petroleum engineers have to work with a team of geologists and contractors, which is why they should also possess strong and effective communication skills.

Petroleum Engineers design equipment and processes to achieve maximum and profitable recovery of oil and gas.

Petroleum engineers are employed in jobs which are mainly concentrated in oil and gas extraction, professional, scientific and technical services and petroleum refining. So, one has widespread career scopes there.

One can also work for companies that produce drilling equipment, supplies and refining processes.

Those with higher degrees can opt for the research field. Thus they have also bright scope there.

Petroleum Engineering Job Types

• Drilling Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Manager
• An Entrepreneur
• Seismologist
• Oil and Gas Analyst
• Environmental or Safety Specialist
• Teacher & Lecturer
• Engineering Assistant
• Sr. Application Sales Engineer - Chemicals
• Design Engineer - Civil/Structural
• Technical Project Manager - Petroleum & Reservoir
• Manager - Petrol Pump
• Junior Engineering Assistant - Instrumentation
• Engineer Trainee
• Finance Executive & Operator
• Customer Support Manager - Petroleum Segment
• Sales and Marketing Manager - Petroleum Segment
• Trainee Engineer - Process