Petroleum Engineers
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 0 of 23 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.7% of the role's time · $214M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.0% of the role's time · $196M
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.0% of the role's time · $196M
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.6% of the role's time · $184M
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.9% of the role's time · $165M
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.7% of the role's time · $160M
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $149M
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $135M
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.5% of the role's time · $125M
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 4.4% of the role's time · $123M
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $122M
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $120M
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.2% of the role's time · $117M
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.2% of the role's time · $116M
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $114M · waiting on a check
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $110M
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $97.7M
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.1% of the role's time · $86.9M
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $74.5M
Supervise the removal of drilling equipment, the removal of any waste, and the safe return of land to structural stability when wells or pockets are exhausted.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.1% of the role's time · $59.4M
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $48.8M
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $42.3M
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $31.9M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 5830 | $987M | $0 | $0 |
| Support Activities for Mining | 4950 | $670M | $0 | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2220 | $395M | $0 | $0 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 1460 | $229M | $0 | $0 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 1000 | $152M | $0 | $0 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 720 | $82.5M | $0 | $0 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | 450 | $65.5M | $0 | $0 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 300 | $38.6M | $0 | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 230 | $34.3M | $0 | $0 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | 240 | $33.9M | $0 | $0 |