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Creativity is a quality more often

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associated with artists than engineers,

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but petroleum engineers need it—

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to develop new ways

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to extract oil and gas

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from below the Earth’s surface,

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and make old oil wells more productive.

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Oil and gas deposits

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reside deep in rock formations,

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accessible only by drilling wells

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on land or at sea.

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Petroleum engineers work with other scientists

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to map geological formations

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and determine drilling methods,

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design equipment, run the drilling plan,

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and monitor operations.

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These engineers analyze data

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to anticipate flaws or complications

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in a drilling plan before a project begins.

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They work hard to consider

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all potential issues,

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and to quickly address problems

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that do occur.

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Most petroleum engineers

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work in the oil industry…

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though some work in related manufacturing,

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or manage companies in the oil industry.

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They generally work in offices

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or research laboratories,

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as well as at drilling sites

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to monitor operations—

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often for extended periods.

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Petroleum engineers work around the world,

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and must work effectively with people

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from a wide variety of backgrounds.

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Full-time hours are typical,

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and overtime is common.

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Hours are longer at drill sites.

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Employers prefer candidates

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with a bachelor’s degree

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in petroleum engineering,

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although some accept a degree

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in mechanical or chemical engineering as well.