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.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
23 tasks analyzed
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites. | 60 | 51.0% | 7% |
| Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment. | 55 | 49.0% | 7% |
| Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production. | 65 | 53.0% | 7% |
| Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys. | 15 | 21.0% | 6% |
| Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production. | 65 | 53.0% | 6% |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$141,280
per year
Mean Wage
$153,560
per year
Employment
19K
workers
Wage Range
$78,840 - $228,790
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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