Petroleum or reservoir engineers are involved in the majority of stages of the oil and gas production process. This includes field evaluation and exploration through to designing and implementing extraction equipment and processes.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting pay for petroleum or reservoir engineers is around £25,000 to £30,000 a year. With experience this increases to between £40,000 and £75,000 a year. At senior level the salary could be much higher. Performance-related bonus schemes increase salaries, and additional benefits may be available.
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The Engineering Council sets and maintains the standards of the engineering profession in the UK. It does so through 50 professional engineering institutions which are Licensed Members of the Engineering Council.
The Tomorrow's Engineers website has more information on careers in engineering.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Cogent
Tel: 01925 515200
Website:
http://www.cogentskills.com
Twitter:
@cogent_skills
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https://www.facebook.com/CogentSkills
Cogent is the Sector Skills Council for the science industries.
Energy Institute
Tel: 020 7467 7100
E-mail:
info@energyinst.org
Website:
http://www.energyinst.org
Twitter:
@EnergyInstitute
OPITO
Tel: 01224 787800
E-mail:
myoilandgascareer@opito.com
Website:
http://www.opito.com
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@OPITOGlobal
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https://www.facebook.com/OPITOglobal
OPITO provides services to the oil and gas industry relating to health and safety, education and skills training.