{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:08.611Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-2171.00","title":"Petroleum Engineers","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers petroleum engineering practice across onshore and offshore oil and gas field environments, spanning well planning, drilling supervision, production optimization, economic evaluation, and cross-functional technical leadership calibrated to Job Zone 4 expectations.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Well records and drilling logs — compile and maintain under direct supervision in a field or office environment.","Production rate data — gather and organize using spreadsheet software to support engineering team reviews.","Engineering reports and technical documents — read and summarize key findings under guidance from senior petroleum engineers.","Basic reservoir and formation concepts — apply foundational physics and chemistry knowledge when interpreting well data with supervisor oversight.","CAD and analytical software tools — operate under direction to assist in drafting well plans and visualizing subsurface data.","Well testing procedures and safety protocols — follow established checklists during field site visits alongside experienced engineers.","Operating problems encountered by field personnel — assist in documenting symptoms and relaying technical information to senior staff.","Economic cost data for drilling operations — input and verify figures in financial analysis software under structured guidance.","Technical observations and findings — communicate verbally and in writing to immediate supervisors using standard reporting formats.","Engineering and geology team meetings — participate as an active listener, noting action items and contributing basic analytical support."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Well stimulation and modification programs — support specification and coordination activities with reduced oversight on active production sites.","Production rate trends — monitor routinely using analytical software and flag anomalies to recommend rework process adjustments.","Drilling and production operation records — maintain accurately and ensure compliance with regulatory and company documentation standards.","Subsurface data sets — analyze using established reservoir engineering methods to assist in well placement recommendations.","Well completion and evaluation workflows — execute and track progress, escalating non-routine issues to senior engineers as needed.","Oil and gas field development plans — contribute technical sections covering drilling sequences and recovery processes under senior review.","Well economic assessments — prepare cost estimates and production capability projections using financial analysis and ERP software.","Field operating problems — diagnose familiar technical issues and propose solutions by applying systems analysis skills independently.","Technical findings and engineering recommendations — present clearly in written reports and oral briefings to multidisciplinary project teams.","Time and task priorities across multiple well projects — manage effectively, coordinating with operations and geology personnel on a day-to-day basis."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Well modification and stimulation programs — specify, supervise, and optimize autonomously to maximize oil and gas recovery across varied reservoir conditions.","Production performance data — analyze using advanced analytical software to plan and execute rework processes that measurably improve field output.","Complex drilling and production records — oversee and audit for accuracy, ensuring data integrity across multi-well programs and regulatory submissions.","Reservoir and seismic data — interpret independently to recommend optimal well placement and supplementary enhanced recovery processes.","Well completion, testing, and survey programs — direct and evaluate end-to-end, resolving non-routine technical challenges encountered in the field.","Full-cycle oil and gas field development plans — develop covering drilling design, product recovery, and surface treatment for new or redeveloped assets.","Economic viability assessments of potential drilling sites — conduct by integrating production forecasting, cost modeling, and risk analysis tools.","Cross-functional operating problems — resolve by applying complex problem-solving and systems evaluation skills in collaboration with engineering, geology, and operations teams.","Technical knowledge and industry best practices — apply active learning to continuously incorporate emerging technologies, including advanced CAD and simulation software.","Regulatory, legal, and environmental constraints — navigate confidently when designing well programs and preparing documentation for governmental and corporate approval."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Field-wide drilling and development strategies — set organizational direction by integrating reservoir performance data, economic models, and long-range corporate objectives.","Well stimulation and enhanced recovery innovation programs — lead by evaluating cutting-edge technologies and championing adoption across business units.","Engineering talent pipeline — develop by mentoring junior and mid-level petroleum engineers, establishing competency standards and structured learning pathways.","Cross-disciplinary technical teams — coordinate at the organizational level to align geology, drilling, production, and financial functions toward shared field development goals.","Major capital investment decisions for drilling portfolios — inform by providing authoritative economic viability assessments and risk-adjusted production forecasts.","Enterprise resource planning and data governance systems — oversee implementation and utilization to ensure consistent, high-quality production and operations data across the organization.","Organizational problem-solving culture — model and instill by applying systems evaluation and critical thinking frameworks to resolve high-stakes operational and strategic challenges.","Regulatory, government, and industry relationships — represent the organization in technical forums, advocating for standards and policy positions aligned with safe and efficient operations.","Knowledge management and best-practice documentation — lead enterprise-wide initiatives to capture lessons learned from well programs and disseminate them across engineering teams.","Long-term field economic performance — own accountability for, driving continuous improvement in production capabilities, cost efficiency, and asset value through senior leadership decisions."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}