O*NET-SOC 17-2171.00

Petroleum Engineers

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.Core3582
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.Supplemental3600
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.Core3580
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.Core3586
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.Core3581
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.Core3584
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.Supplemental3590
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.Core3583
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.Core3585
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.Core3579
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.Supplemental3596
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.Core3587
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.Supplemental3592
Supervise the removal of drilling equipment, the removal of any waste, and the safe return of land to structural stability when wells or pockets are exhausted.Supplemental3594
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.Core3591
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.Core3598
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.Core3588
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.Supplemental3595
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.Core3589
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.Supplemental3593
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.Supplemental3597
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.Supplemental3599
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.Supplemental3601

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 44 examples in 17 categories, 22 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
Dassault Systemes CATIA

Object or component oriented development software

C#Hot Technology
C++Hot Technology
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PythonHot Technology
RHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

Computer Modelling Group CMG STARS
eProduction Solutions PanSystem
Finite element analysis FEA software
Google AnalyticsHot Technology
IHS Petra
Neotec WELLFLO
SASHot Technology
Schlumberger ECLIPSE
Schlumberger Petrel E&P
Schlumberger PVTi
TERRASCIENCES TerraStation
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
TRC Consultants PHDWin
Well Flow Dynamics Wellflow

Financial analysis software

DFA Capital Management GEMS
GeoGraphix ARIES Portfolio
IHS QUE$TOR

Development environment software

Eclipse IDEHot Technology
Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
Software development tools

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Landmark Graphics TOW/cs
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structure query language SQL

Operating system software

LinuxHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Oracle Primavera Systems

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis software

TIBCO Spotfire

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect equipment or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.
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Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
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Interpret design or operational test results.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine operational methods.
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Thinking Creatively

Design environmental control systems.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare detailed work plans.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect samples of raw materials or finished products.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Design industrial equipment.
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Create models of engineering designs or methods.
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Develop technical methods or processes.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare technical reports for internal use.
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Maintain operational records or records systems.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Resolve operational performance problems.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
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Direct design or development activities.
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Direct quality control activities.
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Direct installation activities.
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Direct energy production or management activities.
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Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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