In present world, Petroleum is vital to many industries and of high significance towards maintaining the industrial civilization in its current configuration, and thus is a critical concern for many nations.

The petroleum industry includes the various processes like exploration, extraction, refining, transporting and marketing petroleum products. Fuel oil and petrol (gasoline) are the largest volume products of the industry. Petroleum also serves as the raw material for many other industries producing chemical products, including pharmaceuticals, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, and plastics.

Career in Petroleum Industry:

A petroleum engineering graduate can take up the job to discover natural sources of oil and examine the same. Similarly, developing advanced technologies, latest machines and equipments which can be used in the extraction and processing of oil is part of the job of a petroleum engineer. The job may also include activities like exploration, production and exploitation of oil and natural gases, refining, marketing and distributing of petroleum products.

Petroleum engineers have exciting global career and are hired by global oil companies. Career prospects are quite attractive in this sector as companies in this sector tend to have great influence and offer attractive salaries to its employees. The demand for petroleum and its products is only expected to increase thereby creating more jobs. In fact, there is great demand of efficient petroleum engineers and placement of petroleum graduates is notably high.

As in every other industry, remuneration in petroleum sector is offered depending on the knowledge, skills, qualification, capabilities and experience of the candidate. A good candidate from top notch engineering college may get a job which can pay salary between Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000 per month.

Tips for getting hired:

If you are attracted by an international career and willing to explore, global oil companies could be an ideal opportunity to get international exposure. Below are few things which can help you in building a successful career:

• Excellent academic record in B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering is a must.
• Project work carried out during the course which offered good technical exposure shows that the candidate can work effectively when exposed to real scenarios.
• Excellent numerical and computer skills.
• Skills to plan out project and execute them with team spirit are further requirements.

Excellent communication skills in English language would enhance the chances of getting international exposure and higher position within the organization.