Click this link to view O*NET’s Tasks section for Petroleum Engineers. Note that common tasks are listed toward the top, and less common tasks are listed toward the bottom. According to O*NET, what are some common tasks Petroleum Engineers perform? Select four options.

Question

assessing and evaluating the ways in which biomass can be used to produce energy
analyzing data to recommend placement of wells
assessing costs, and estimating the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells
analyzing and designing hydrogen-based fuel cells
developing plans for oil and gas field drilling
directing and monitoring the completion of wells, well testing, or well surveys

Answer 1

Based on O*NET, some common tasks performed by Petroleum Engineers include:

1. Analyzing data to recommend placement of wells
2. Assessing costs, and estimating the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells
3. Developing plans for oil and gas field drilling
4. Directing and monitoring the completion of wells, well testing, or well surveys