Production Engineer

Job Snapshot
Location:	Worldwide
Employee Type:	Full-Time
Industry:	Oil and Gas
Manages Others:	No
Job Type:	Engineer (usually)
Education:	Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or related field
Travel:	Yes
Salary:	Varies by region and experience level

Summary

Once the well is completed, the production engineer works to analyze, interpret, and optimize the performance of individual wells. The production engineer is responsible for determining how to bring hydrocarbons to the surface. The production engineer will determine the most efficient means to develop the field considering the viscosity of the crude oil, the gas-to-oil ratio, the depth and type of formation, and the project economics. The production engineer is also responsible for developing a system of surface equipment that will separate the oil, gas, and water. As the field matures, the production engineer will be responsible for exploring additional technologies to enhance production from wells that are declining. In doing so, the production engineer will work closely with reservoir engineers and those in other disciplines to determine the optimal approach for that particular field.

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