Mining, Metallurgy

Petroleum engineer

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80% of people earn:

1,436 - 3,671 USD

10% earn less lthan 1,436 USD

10% earns more than 3,671 USD

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Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people on the Petroleum engineer position in the Costa Rica earn between 1,436 USD and 3,671 USD monthly gross.

10% of employees earn less than 1,436 USD and 10% of people earn more than 3,671 USD.

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Description of job position

Plans and designs equipment and processes to achieve the maximum profitable recovery of oil and gas.
Prospects for reservoirs containing oil or natural gas.
Collaborates with geologists and other specialists to understand the geologic formation and properties of the rock containing the reservoir, determine the drilling methods to be used, and monitor drilling and production operations.
Develops well drilling plan for management approval.
Utilizes computer models to simulate reservoir performance using different recovery techniques and effects of various drilling options.
Provides technical consultation during drilling operations.

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65. place

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