Petroleum Technologist
Geological and mineral technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, geophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, mining and mining engineering, mineralogy, extractive and physical metallurgy, metallurgical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology and engineering firms, and by governments and educational institutions as well as by a variety of manufacturing, construction and utilities companies.
Typical Duties:
- Solves complex technical issues related to petroleum products using gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy;
- Provides technical expertise to internal mangers and to external clients;
- Measures pressures, temperatures, and flow rates at production facilities;
- Calibrates and maintains state of the art analytical instruments and equipment;
- Produces reports on the results of laboratory experimentation;
- Directs the work required to assemble mechanical and electrical test instruments used at a well site;
- Analyzes production well tests;
- Determines zones on a well site for testing and coring operations;
- Supervises the installation of surface equipment such as separators and storage vessels;
- Identifies required lift systems for differing well conditions;
- Refines petroleum recovery systems and production facility efficiencies;
- Recommends processing techniques;
- Implements or monitors chemical or corrosion inhibition programs;
- Prepares and implements drilling and work-flow programs;
- Â Directs drilling and well operations;
- Conducts environmental impact studies and provides recommendations on remedial action that may be required;
Educational Requirements:
Three-year college program in geological engineering technology