Summary Petroleum Engineer in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a petroleum engineer. The following information is applicable to all Petroleum engineers (NOC 21332).
Description
Petroleum engineers conduct studies for the exploration, development and extraction of oil and gas deposits; and plan, design, develop and supervise projects for the drilling, completion, testing and re-working of oil and gas wells. They are employed by petroleum producing companies, consulting companies, well logging or testing companies, government, and research and educational institutions.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$62.50/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
0 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Product Design
- Preventative Maintenance
- Decision Making
- Systems Analysis
- Numeracy
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