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Explanation
By: Chad ODonnell
Offshore Electrician
Fixes and maintains electrical
equipment out on sea
Nature of Work
Other Qualifications
necessary
Must have mathematical skills required for
certification as an electrician
Must have good reasoning skills
Must not pose a direct threat or risk of harm
towards others
Must be committed to a high standard of
safety
Must be willing and able to comply with all
safety laws, regulations and company's
safety policies
Job Outlook/Future
Prospects
Wages going up
Demand
Many electricians are retiring so
more jobs will be opening up
More offshore rigs are opening up so
more electricians will be needed
Potential Earnings
Now/Future
Currently $78,000
May go up in the future do to the
demand for oil
Petroleum Engineer
A field of engineering concerned with
the activities related to the
production of hydrocarbons, which
can be either crude oil or natural gas
Nature of Work
Use advanced computers
Develop and apply new technology to
recover hydrocarbons from oil shale, tar
sands, and offshore oil and gas fields
Devise new techniques to recover oil
left in the ground after application of
conventional producing techniques
Generally work in offices or in research
laboratories
Other Qualifications
necessary
Natural abilities
Problem solving skills
Creativity is essential
Team work
Communication skills
Job Outlook/Future
Projected to grow 26 percent from 2012 to 2022
Oil prices will be a major determinant of
employment growth
More petroleum engineers will be needed to help
companies comply with new regulations for
drilling in deep water almost every year
Oil is becoming more and more of a demand
every year
Many engineers will be retiring soon, so a decent
amount of jobs will be opening up in the near
future
Potential Earnings
Now/Future
Now: $130,280
Future: Possibly up to $187,200
Aerospace Engineer
Chemists
Geoscientists
Materials Engineer
Sales Engineer
Citations
Michael, Elvis. "What Is Required to Become
a Petroleum Engineer?" Everyday Life.
Demand Media, n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
"Offshore Electrician." RIGZONE -. Rigzone, 7
Apr. 2014. Web. 10 Apr. 2014.
All pictures: Fazio, Dan. "OCCUPATION
PROFILES - Floating Factories - G.I. Jobs."
OCCUPATION PROFILES - Floating Factories G.I. Jobs. G.I. Jobs, n.d. Web. 10 Apr. 2014.