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Petroleum Mining Engineer evaluates oil and gas fields and designs methods to extract hydrocarbons efficiently, safely, and with minimal environmental impact. They plan, develop, and manage drilling and production operations, optimise reservoir performance, and oversee the construction and operation of extraction systems. The engineer collaborates with geologists, drilling teams, and other specialists to resolve technical challenges, improve processes and equipment, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards across onshore and offshore sites.

Tasks

Plan, design, and manage oil and gas drilling and extraction operations.

Analyse geological and reservoir data to determine suitable extraction methods, equipment, and well placement.

Develop and implement extraction and production processes to maximise recovery, efficiency, and safety.

Oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of drilling equipment and associated support systems.

Monitor and evaluate drilling and production operations, and adjust methods to reduce downtime and improve output.

Conduct research and development to improve extraction techniques, equipment, and operational performance.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across drilling and production operations.

Prepare technical documentation, reports, budgets, and operational project plans.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and specialists to optimise drilling and production operations.

Support technical audits and operational readiness assessments to maintain safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Basic

Ability to use specialised engineering software and modelling tools for reservoir analysis, simulation and process optimisation.

Analytical skills to interpret geological, reservoir and operational data for engineering and production decisions.

Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders.

Project management and organisational skills to coordinate operations, manage resources, and ensure safe and efficient project delivery.

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address drilling, extraction and operational challenges.

Specific

Ability to conduct risk assessment, operational readiness evaluation, and hazard mitigation in drilling and production environments.

Ability to manage wellsite operations, drilling infrastructure, and remote field activities.

Competency in applying mechanical and electrical engineering principles to drilling equipment, system design, and troubleshooting.

Competency in drilling and production system design, testing, and continuous operational improvement.

Expertise in reservoir and drilling engineering, including wellsite planning, casing, completion, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.

Knowledge in petroleum extraction and production processes, including drilling systems and automated operations integration.

Knowledge in workplace safety, health, environmental, and petroleum regulatory requirements.

Proficiency in industry-standard software for reservoir modelling, simulation, and drilling monitoring.

Proficiency in production data analysis, operational monitoring, and technical reporting to optimise equipment and field performance.

Additional Info

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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