The petroleum service company engineer in the year 2000

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/15349-PA· OSTI ID:5898552

Fontenot, J E

This paper details the technical problems that the engineer will have to face and the qualifications that will be required of an entry-level service-company engineer in the year 2000. The environment in the year 2000 in which the E and P service-company engineer will have to function is addressed as background to these forecasts. Projections are provided for the likely economic, political, and business climates. By the year 2000, there will be far fewer international service companies, but they will be larger and more capable. The service-company engineers will have to understand better the needs and problems of the international oil companies because they will have to work in partnership with the international companies personnel in mostly hostile environments. The engineers have to have broader skills, be more systems-oriented, be proficient in computer and software technology, and effective team players with good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Research Organization: NL Industries Inc.
• OSTI ID: 5898552
• Journal Information: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 39:10; ISSN JPTJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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