Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting petroleum and natural gas from the earth.

Tasks Include:

• plans and conducts research and provides advice on engineering operations for the exploration, location and extraction of petroleum or natural gas
• determines locations for drilling
• decides on types of derrick and equipment, including seabed platforms
• devises methods of controlling the flow of oil or gas from wells
• compiles logs recording production from flowing wells
• prepares plans of engineering operations and cost estimates
• provides necessary safety procedures and facilities
• consults with geologists, geophysicists and other engineers on the location, design and development of extractive processes
• plans and implements protection and restoration of the environment