Msc Pet Eng..?

[regin]

Hello

I currently work in a Gas processing plant as an Operator..I have interest in doing a Master Degree in Petroleum Engineering..

But would it be advisable for me to do Pet Eng when i have Operations background..Would it land me a good job after my degree..some advice would be so beneficial..

[knight282011]

It basically depends upon your previous qualification, your current job description & lastly your specific Master program's subjects. Apart from there is a chance that you might be able to get a promotion.

[regin]

It basically depends upon your previous qualification, your current job description & lastly your specific Master program's subjects. Apart from there is a chance that you might be able to get a promotion.

I have a chemical engineering degree...my current job is related to gas processing and Ngl recovery..I have previously worked in a EOR project as well...I hold about 5 years exp in process plant and well operations...

[knight282011]

Well Petroleum Engineering encompasses upstream operations while your qualification & work experience + degree is related to downstream operations with the exception of EOR. According to my limited knowledge most process engineers, provided that if they have interest in Petroleum Engineering, pursue career or further education in reservoir design & characterization or well head testing. Plus a friend of mine also hold process engineering degree but is pursuing courses in reservoir design without having any experience & according to him both fields are entirely different. Concluding the discussion I will recommend you to search the courses, compare them to your EOR experience & then decide. If Petroleum Engineering is not your passion, search for courses in Petroleum Downstream technology, which are more related to your experience. Plus these are my personal views. Refer to someone other too. Best wishes & regards.

[Aceace]

Knight is absolutely right. You need to know what your passion is. Pet engineers are going to deal with a completely new field. If you are ready for a career shift I say go for it, if you want to stay as a plant operator it is not worth the time and money. Think of your family as well. If you end up going the Pet engineering route the possibility of travel is high.

[regin]

Yes I do have a passion for Pet Eng...I have worked on production wells and seen wireline,slick line and coil tubing jobs that are being carried out..I have a basic understanding of the system...besides that I have been reading some pet eng course materials..

And the travel shouldn't be a problem since I have been working on a rotational basis on offshore platforms and plants in the deserts...