Petroleum and natural gas often are found in the same fields, and they often are extracted using similar methods and by the same companies. When it comes to oil, after geologists and geophysicists turn in their reports and recommendations, a petroleum company decides whether to drill. Petroleum engineers explore the area, recommend the type of derrick and drilling equipment to be used, and supervise the work of drilling. If the well strikes oil, a petroleum engineer oversees its production.
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- Chemical Engineers
- Chemical Technicians
- Chemists
- Corporate Climate Strategists
- Divers and Diving Technicians
- Energy Consultants
- Engineering Technicians
- Engineers
- Ethical Sourcing Officer
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Geological Technicians
- Geologists
- Geophysicists
- Groundwater Professionals
- Hazardous Waste Management Specialists
- Hazardous Waste Management Technicians
- Laboratory Testing Technicians
- Landmen
- Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators
- Methane/Landfill Gas Generation System Technicians
- Occupational Safety and Health Workers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Petroleum Technicians
- Roustabouts
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- Surveyors
- Truck Drivers
