What are work conditions and work environment of petroleum engineers?
The
Workplace
The
type of job a petroleum engineer has will often determine whether how
much they work inside or outside. Many petroleum engineers work on
job sites, but others work in an office setting. A consultant to the
financial industry, for example, may spend most of their time working
in an office setting. There are strong international travel
opportunities for petroleum engineers, as it is very much a global
business. Many companies have offices and sites in multiple countries
and transfers are common.
Petroleum
engineers work in various international locations on a family or
rotational basis.
What are advantages and disadvantages of work in petroleum engineering?
Petroleum
companies offer their employees competitive salaries, a general bonus
scheme, good pension and insurance schemes and a comprehensive
welfare package. Petroleum engineering has historically been one of
the highest paid engineering disciplines, although there is a
tendency for mass layoffs when oil prices decline.
Petroleum
industry offers an exciting opportunity to see the world.
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