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Drilling engineer
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Work conditions
Travel: can be frequent; drilling engineers can be placed on land or offshore platforms or
rigs.
Working hours: long shifts can be expected.
Location: placements overseas are common. Drilling engineers sometimes live on oil rigs for
weeks at a time.
Entry requirements
An accredited engineering degree, diploma or certificate is necessary. Specialising in certain
areas of engineering at master level such as petroleum engineering, civil engineering,
mechanical engineering or mineral engineering will shape the direction of career progression
within the field. A BSc or MSc in geology and earth sciences is also beneficial and
sometimes a necessity.
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Where You'll Work
Who We Hire
Chevron drilling engineering jobs are also available for experienced, degreed
engineers currently working in the oil and gas industry.
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Chevron has operations around the world. As a drilling engineer, you may
have the opportunity to work in:
##Africa
##Asia-Pacific
##Eurasia
##Europe
##Latin America
##Middle East
##North America