Accountant
| JOB TITLE: | ACCOUNTANT |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | To assist the General Accounting Supervisor in ensuring adherence to methods and procedures which result in accurate and timely accounting information and reports in accordance with established criteria and generally accepted accounting principles. This position reports to and receives direction from the General Accounting Supervisor. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | College degree with major in accounting or business or equivalent accounting work experience. Baisc computer and spreadsheet skills a must. |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | A minimum of 1 to 2 years of accounting experience is required. A thorough knowledge of the accounting process is required and a working knowledge of related company, organization, operations, procedures, reporting systems, methods, and computer input/output applications is desirable. Managerial capacity for independent judgement and decision making is required, as is the capacity for oral and written communication. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Senior Accountant, Accounting Supervisor |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | WORKING CONDITIONSThe individual performs duties in an open office area during normal working hours requiring minimal physical effort. Occasional travel may be required. Job related hazards are negligible. |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous oilfield service companies. |
Administrative Trainee
| JOB TITLE: | ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINEE |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | Administrative work consists of a variety of office procedure associated with the drilling and producing of oil and gas wells, such as economic appraisals, drilling contracts, requisitioning of material, general correspondence, interpretation of regulations, preparation of various company and government reports, and cost analyses.
Computer programming assignments are often handled by administrative personnel whose aptitude, desire, and background qualify them for such work. These employees will work in the control system programming area whereby oil wells, tank batteries, and automatic custody transfer units are controlled by computer. Through exploring computer applications, this work can expose the programmer to a wide range of company activities. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | A Bachelor’s Degree in a business discipline is required. Conoco is looking for students with degrees in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, General Business, and Industrial Management.
Recruits employed begin their career with formal field training. The training is designed to introduce new employees to the field operations necessary in the production of petroleum so that, with initiative and experience, they can qualify for advancement to staff, supervisory and administrative management positions within the Production Department and the Company. |
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| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | After completion of the first year with the Company, business graduates will be eligible for advancement to analyst. Thereafter, salary increases and promotions will be on a merit basis. Other promotional opportunities in North American and International Production include: Systems Analyst, Material Coordinator, Senior Analyst, Senior Systems Analyst, Senior Material Coordinator, Staff Analyst, Administrative Supervisor, Administrative Coordinator, Office Manager, Manager of Administrative Services, and Administrative Director. |
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| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous oilfield service companies. |
Associate Engineer
| JOB TITLE: | ASSOCIATE ENGINEER |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | To perform routine training assignments and gain experience in field operations, geological activities, and engineering functions relative to production operations and oil and gas reservoir development. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably petroleum. |
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| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Promotions to more responsible engineering positions leading to either specialization in engineering or engineering supervisor and management. |
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| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous oilfield service companies. |
Electrical Design Engineer
| JOB TITLE: | ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | The electrical design engineer will be involved in the design of all electrical systems for oil, gas, and water process systems, auxiliary machinery, fire protection and life support systems on offshore platforms. The engineer will prepare specifications for the purchase of all electrical equipment. A background in power generation and distribution is desired. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. |
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| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Engineering management is promoted from within the company. |
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| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous oilfield service companies. |
Engineer
| JOB TITLE: | ENGINEER |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | There are a wide variety of jobs performed by different kinds of engineers in the oil industry. Engineers help solve the problems associated with drilling wells for both oil and natural gas, they analyze the characteristics of oil and gas reservoirs to determine how best to get the oil or gas to the surface, they design and build the facilities needed to produce and store oil and gas on the surface, they design and the equipment and facilities needed to process and refine oil and gas into products used by consumers, they design and pipelines and other transportation facilities to move both raw and finished products, they analyze processes, problem areas, economic data, etc., and make recommendations to improve operations, quality, safety, profits, and other objectives of interest to their companies and the public. Engineers apply both their technical and managerial skills to almost every phase of the oil industry. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Generally a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline is required. While the oil industry tends to recruit more petroleum, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers than graduates in other engineering disciplines, interested students should check with the Placement Office at the college or university they choose to attend to determine what disciplines are recruited most heavily. |
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| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Engineers can generally advance one of two ways – either as a technical specialist moving to progressively more challenging assignments or as a supervisor up through the ranks of management. Job performance and personal preference determine which route an individual takes and how far they go. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | Opportunities also exist for Master’s Degree and PhD holders in engineering disciples. Frequently, work experience in some phase of the oil industry during the summers between school years if preferred. A strong interest in and orientation toward math and science is desirable. |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. |
Field Engineer
| JOB TITLE: | FIELD ENGINEER |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | One whose function is to design equipment and/or procedure for the services offered by his employer. He is also responsible for customer contact, technical advice and personal supervision. A Field Engineer should have a firm understanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to make on location decisions to assure a successful operation. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | B.S. Engineering |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | The ability to convey ideas to persons on various experience and education levels. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Operations Engineering, Sales Engineering , Engineering Management, or Management. |
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| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous engineering consulting companies. |
Field Engineer - Offshore Construction
| JOB TITLE: | FIELD ENGINEER –OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION D |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | To provide engineering assistance on offshore construction of pipeline and drilling platforms and liaison with customer’s representative offshore. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | 0-1 years as a Field Engineer |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Through various Field Engineer positions and beyond. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous engineering consulting companies. |
Field Engineer Trainee
| JOB TITLE: | FIELD ENGINEER TRAINEE |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | To perform the duties involved in running and interpreting cased hole logs and well completion operations. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | 4 year Technical Degree preferred. |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | 1) Must be willing to work as a serviceman for 2-6 months to gain on-the-job experience. 2) Must be 21 years old. 3) Must be able to pass rigorous physical in accordance with company standards. 4) Good mechanical aptitude. |
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| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous engineering consulting companies. |
Geologist
| JOB TITLE: | GEOLOGIST |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | Geologists apply their knowledge of different rocks and minerals to search for oil and natural gas. these rocks and minerals, and the oil and gas they sometimes contain or surround, are found at different depths below the surface and in different structures. Geologists compile vast amounts of data on underground structures and on rocks where oil and gas have been found, they categorize and correlate this data, and, with the aid of new scientific developments, develop maps of the earth’s crust. In a sense, geologists create maps of the earth as it may have existed during different geologic eras. They prepare vertical-slice cross-sections, or side views , which show up anticlines, faults, and other features that resulted from changes in the earth over the span of millions of years. From these maps and cross-sections, together with knowledge of rocks, minerals, oil, and gas, the geologist tries to predict where oil and gas can be found. Geologists apply both their technical and managerial skills primarily to the exploration phase of the oil industry. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Generally a Master’s Degree in Geology is required. This will usually take five to six years of college-level study. |
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| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Geologists can generally advance one or two ways – either as a technical specialists moving to progressively more challenging assignments or as a supervisor up through the ranks of management. Job performance and personal preference determines which route an individual takes and how far they go. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | Opportunities also exist for Bachelor’s Degree and PhD holders in Geology. The oil industry generally prefers candidates who have studied “soft rock” geology. A strong interest in and orientation toward math and science is desirable. |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous engineering consulting companies. |
Geophysicist
| JOB TITLE: | GEOPHYSICIST |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | Geophysicists apply their knowledge of geology, physics, and computer technology to search for oil and natural gas. Geophysicists must combine their knowledge of rocks and minerals, and gravitational and magnetic characteristics they display, the physics of producing and recording elastic and electromagnetic waves in the earth, and the reproduction and interpretation of the resulting seismic signals to pinpoint areas below the earth’s surface where accumulations of oil and gas might occur. Geophysicists may supervise or participate in the operation of seismic field parties engaged in recording seismic data, they may work in the area of processing seismic data on sophisticated computer equipment, or they may be engaged in the interpretation of various geophysical data that has been gathered and processed by others. Geophysicists and geologists frequently work as teams since both geological and geophysical data are integrated to define good drilling prospects for oil and natural gas. Geophysicists apply both their technical and managerial skills primarily to exploration phase of the oil industry. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Generally a Bachelor’s Degree in Geophysics, Physics, or Geology is required. Exposure to both physics and geology is highly desirable. |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Opportunities also exist for Master’s Degree and PhD holders in Geophysics, Physics, or Geology. A strong interest in and orientation towards math and science is desirable. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Geophysicists can generally advance one of two ways – either as a technical specialist moving to progressively more challenging assignments or as a supervisor up through the ranks of management. Job performance and personal preference determine which route an individual takes and how far they go. |
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| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous engineering consulting companies. |
Instrumentation Engineer
| JOB TITLE: | INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | To design automation and measurement system for oil, gas, and chemical facilities, or marine construction equipment such as derrick barges, lay barges, jet barges, dredges, tugs, and similar vessels. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | B.S. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering. |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Register Professional/Charter Engineer |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Through various levels of instrumentation engineer. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | This position is related to the preparation of cost estimates covering electrical, thermal, and mechanical instruments, performance of instrument engineering calculations, preparation of specifications proving instrument engineering technical direction to drafting departing. |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. |
Landman
| JOB TITLE: | LANDMAN |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | A Landman is responsible for purchasing leases on acreage that an oil company thinks contains oil and gas. They assist in checking public records to verify who actually owns various pieces of land and to determine the actual boundaries of that ownership. The landman obtains the proper documents and data so that the company may obtain leases on acreage it is interested in. It is the landman’s responsibility to enter new data on maps of oil fields, to obtain acreage information and to file documents for public record as required by law. Landmen are required to assemble data and maps in connection with acreage rental expiration deadlines which help determine whether the company should renew or continue lease agreements. The experienced landman will review and evaluate lease recommendations and other data for presentation to management. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | A Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Land Management or a business-related curriculum is generally required to become a landman. |
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| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Landmen can progress through a number of more responsible positions in the Land Department. Advancement is determined by performance on the job and ability to take on difficult assignments. |
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| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. |
Mud Technician
| JOB TITLE: | MUD TECHNICIAN |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | Measure various properties of drilling muds and make recommendations for maintaining the mud system for most efficient drilling operations. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | First preference is college degree in the petroleum related field. Second preference is a minimum of 2 years college with some rig experience. Company will provide specialized training. |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Field experience in the petroleum industry is heavily rated. Especially drilling rig experience with a record of advancement. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Can advance through Sales and Service Engineering jobs to any position in the Company, depending on initiative and abilities. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. |
Mud Engineer Trainee (Drilling Fluids)
| JOB TITLE: | MUD ENGINEER TRAINEE (DRILLING FLUIDS) |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | Testing and inspection of drilling fluids being used in drilling oil gas wells. The test are conducted with a portable laboratory and from the results of this evaluation the Engineer must recommend to the customer the proper treatment for maintaining or modifying the chemical and physical properties of the fluid. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | 1st pref. College Degree/2nd pref. 2 yrs. College and 2 yrs. rig experience/ 3rd pref. Rig experience with a record of advancement. |
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| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Four promotional opportunities in the field as a Mud Engineer and then the opportunity to advance into Sales, Technical Service or Operations. |
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| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. |
Naval Architect D
| JOB TITLE: | NAVAL ARCHITECT D |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | To assist in defining scope of project and developing approaches to stability studies, launching, upending and flotation requirements for marine environment structures. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | B.S. in Naval Architecture |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Through various levels of naval architecture |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | Major function of the position is to determine technical approaches to completing marine engineering projects. |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. |
Process Design Engineer
| JOB TITLE: | PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | The process design engineer will be involved in the design of production facilities for offshore and onshore platforms to process natural gas, oil, and water. The engineer will develop the design basis, design the process system, and select auxiliary mechanical equipment and systems. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required for entry level position. |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Knowledge of computer systems desirable. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Engineering management promoted from within. Entry level may advance as consulting specialists or project supervisors. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | In addition, will assist electrical engineers in the design of electrical distribution, fire protection, and safety systems on offshore drilling rigs and production platforms. Will work with construction engineers during fabrication and offshore installation of the structure. |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. |
Production Engineer Technician
| JOB TITLE: | PRODUCTION ENGINEER TECHNICIAN |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | Engineer is a field of Science that deals with structure, machine or products of matter and sources of energy. A Technician is a person who has acquired/is acting the technique of a specialized skill. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Bachelor of Science (BS)/Certification four year college degree in Engineer Science, or Engineer Technology. Certification through the Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technicians (or equal). |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Interest in Gas Lift installation and maintenance, corrosion production/prevention, surface and subsurface bacteria prevention, and governmental SAFE charts and DOT regulations. Willingness to travel to field and/or job site as required, willing to attend company sponsored schools. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Production Engineering Technicians can advance to a title of Senior Engineering Technician. With experience, demonstrated ability and desire, may advance to field supervisory positions. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Most oil and gas production companies. |
Reservoir Engineering Technician
| JOB TITLE: | RESERVOIR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | Engineering is a field of Science that deals with structure, machines, or products matter and sources of energy. Deals with the oil/gas reservoirs beneath the earth’s surface. Studies the boundaries of reservoir. Determines commercial production feasibility. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Bachelor of Science(BS)/Certification Four Year college degree in Engineering Science or Engineering Technology. Certification through the Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technicians (or equal). |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Interest in secondary recovery, reservoir data calculation, and governmental review reports such as Maximum (Reservoir) Efficiency Rates (MER), Maximum Production Rates (MPR), FIRES, and Reservoir Production Reports. Willingness to travel to field as required, willing to attend company sponsored schools. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Reservoir Engineering Technician can advance to title of Senior Engineering Technician. With experience, demonstrated ability and desire, may advance to field supervisory positions. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Most oil and gas production companies. |
Sales Engineer (Drilling Fluids)
| JOB TITLE: | SALES ENGINEER (DRILLING FLUIDS) |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | (a) Testing and evaluating drilling fluids used in drilling operations. After testing, recommendations for treatment to maintain or modify chemical and/or physical properties of the fluid is made to the operator’s representative. (b) Perform calculations relative to hydraulics, pressure control, etc. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | University degree in petroleum related field with some rig experience Two years college and more than one year of rig experience. |
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| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Technical Services, Sales, Engineering/Management |
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| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous drilling service companies. |
Staff Accountant
| JOB TITLE: | STAFF ACCOUNTANT |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | To perform general accounting duties with accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial and cash management reports |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | B.S. Accounting |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | 0-3 years in industrial or public accounting |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Can progress through various levels of accounting department |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous major and independent oil companies. Numerous oilfield service companies. |
Structural Design Engineer
| JOB TITLE: | STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | The structural design engineer will be involved in the design of all types of marine structures for the oil and gas industry, including offshore platforms, onshore platforms, drilling and work over rigs, and such miscellaneous facilities as heliports and crew quarters buildings. The engineer will also complete feasibility studies on a given project, which will include the investigation of alternate engineering solutions, preparation of preliminary designs, preparation of proposal drawings and budget cost estimates and development of project schedules. In addition, upon project approval, the engineer will assemble necessary environmental data, develop the design basis, utilize computer facilities for structural design calculations and prepare contract drawings and bills of materials. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Knowledge of computer systems desirable. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Engineering management promoted from within. Entry level may advance as consulting specialists or project supervisors. |
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Structural Engineer D
| JOB TITLE: | STRUCTURAL ENGINEER D |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | To design jackets, deck sections, bridges, docks, and single buoy moorings, perform calculations and solve structural engineering problems relating to marine construction equipment. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Through several engineering positions depending on job performance, suitable openings, and continued upgrading of skills. |
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Systems Engineering Technician
| JOB TITLE: | SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | Engineering is a field of Science that deals with structure, machines, or products of matter and source of energy. A Technician is a person who has acquired/is acquiring the technique of a special skill. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Bachelor of Science (BS)/Certification four year college degree in Engineering Science or Engineering Technicians (or equal). |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Interest in Subsea well control panels, platform safety systems, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and instrumentation. Willingness to travel to field and/or job site as required, willing to attend company sponsored schools. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Systems Engineering Technicians can advance to a title os Senior Engineering Technician and/or to numerous field supervisory positions. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Most oil and gas production companies. |
Tax Accountant
| JOB TITLE: | TAX ACCOUNTANT |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | To assist in the preparation of tax reports and collection data. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | B.S. in Accounting |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | CPA and 0-3 years experience. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | Through various tax accountant levels. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous oilfield service companies. |
Technical Service Representative
| JOB TITLE: | TECHNICAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: | In drilling services, determine properties of drilling muds and chemical additives. Make recommendations for additives. In production services, determine properties and compatibilities of production chemicals. Make chemical recommendations. For drilling & production equipment service companies, the TSR determines the applications which the equipment is intended to accomplish. Makes recommendations for proper equipment suited to the application. Troubleshoots problems. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | College degree in petroleum related field. Company will provide specialized training. |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Oil field experience is rated heavily in job selection. |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: | TSR’s can advance to any position with company, depending on the individual’s initiative. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | |
| WHERE TO APPLY: | Numerous oilfield service companies. |