Petroleum Engineer Australia

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Petroleum Engineer Jobs in Australia - ANZSCO page.

Petroleum Engineer Australia - If your profession is Petroleum Engineer in accordance with the Australian Skills Classified Occupation (ASCO) 2127-13 then you are currently in demand by employers in Australia.

Petroleum Engineer

Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting petroleum and natural gas from the earth.

Tasks

plans and conducts research and provides advice on engineering operations for the exploration, location and extraction of petroleum or natural gas
determines locations for drilling
decides on types of derrick and equipment, including seabed platforms
devises methods of controlling the flow of oil or gas from wells
compiles logs recording production from flowing wells
prepares plans of engineering operations and cost estimates
provides necessary safety procedures and facilities
consults with geologists, geophysicists and other engineers on the location, design and development of extractive processes
plans and implements protection and restoration of the environment

Specialisations

Mud Engineer
Petrophysical Engineer

Minimum Requirements

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