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Chief Engineer
Direct activities of workers in the engineering department. Also known as Chief Engineer, Pipeline, Chief Engineer, Production See More
Directs activities of workers in engineering department of petroleum production or pipeline company and advises management on engineering problems: Apportions work among engineering staff according to specialized training. Reviews engineering designs for neatness and accuracy. Directs engineering personnel in formulating plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications for oil field or pipeline construction, maintenance, and modernization programs. Supervises engineering office workers computing operating budgets, compiling reports, and conducting special investigations and studies to evaluate efficiency of engineering programs. May apply knowledge of petroleum engineering to coordinate work of engineers engaged in solving problems concerned with environment [ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER]. May be designated according to engineering department supervised as Chief Engineer, Drilling And Recovery; Chief Engineer, Pipeline; Chief Engineer, Production; Chief, Reservoir Engineering.
Personality Traits
Logical Thinker: You take a step-by-step approach to analyze information and solve problems.
High Achiever: You love the challenge of tackling difficult work.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Chief Engineer make?
Nationally: ~ $114,000
Main education level: Master's
source: US Dept of Labor
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