A petroleum engineer has to deal with different aspects of the field, including exploration of new sources, assessment of the natural characteristics, and production of machines in order to extract and process crude oil. The job of proper exploitation and refining of petroleum comes under the purview of a petroleum engineer. He/she needs to have abilities to work and coordinate in a team, as he/she has to work with geologists, analysts, geophysicists, safety, engineers, environmental / regulatory specialists etc. The profession requires dedication, commitment and devotion.
Course Details
Petroleum engineering is offered at undergraduate as well as post graduate levels, by engineering colleges. Minimum qualification for under graduate program is 10+2 in science stream. For post graduate program in the field, the minimum requirement is B.E/B. Tech degree in the relevant subject. The candidates, who have passed M. Sc in chemistry, are also eligible. Various institutions offer education in specific aspect of petroleum engineering, such as petroleum refining and petrochemicals, petroleum exploration and production and mechanical or petroleum science.
Career Prospects
Considering the significance of petrol, oil and gas in our daily life, there is a great demand of efficient petroleum engineers. Petroleum engineers are generally hired in the places where the availability of oil and gas is the highest. Numerous vacancies are there in public and private sector, for petroleum engineers. Even the petroleum department of Union and state Government also employs skilled petroleum engineers.
Top Colleges Offering UG/PG/Other Courses
With the increasing demand of trained and qualified petroleum engineers, numerous institutions have started imparting education in this field, through courses at different degree levels. Some of the renowned institutions are Bharathisadan Institute of Engineering and Technology, (Tamil Nadu), BR Ambedkar Technological University, (Maharashtra), Indian School of Mines, (Jharkhand), Maharashtra Institute of Technology, (Maharashtra), Institute of Petroleum Studies and Chemical Engineering, (Uttar Pradesh), Nowrosjee Wadia College, (Maharashtra), University of Petroleum Studies, (Uttaranchal), Institute of Cheminformatics Studies, (Uttar Pradesh), and Dr. Harising Gour University, (Madhya Pradesh).
Remuneration
Remuneration is determined according to the knowledge, skills, qualification, capabilities and experience of the aspirants. A beginner can expect a salary between Rs. 25000-Rs30000 per month.
