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PETROLEUM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CONTACT PERSON: Jean Rolandelli • Jack Science Center 201H 224-5401 • Jean.Rolandelli@bismarckstate.edu
The production of petroleum has been, and will continue to be, of vital importance to the economy of North Dakota and the country as a whole. There has been significant growth of petroleum production in North Dakota recently and the technology to recover petroleum is constantly improving. Even with today's techniques it is anticipated that four billion barrels of oil will be recovered through some 20,000 wells drilled between now and 2050. Natural gas production and treatment will follow a similar growth curve.
The petroleum industry in North Dakota will require many more wells to fully develop the state's oil reserves. North Dakota is among the most active states in oil and natural gas drilling. Each rig represents approximately 120 direct and indirect jobs in the state. The need for trained petroleum engineering technicians will be continuous and ongoing. Positions will be high-paying and provide an entry point for productive and rewarding careers for young North Dakotans.
Bismarck State College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology (PET). This program is intended to meet the needs of students interested in better understanding the petroleum industry, as well as preparing them for employment in that industry. Graduates of the Petroleum Engineering Technology program will be prepared for entry-level, highly technical positions that support and work closely with petroleum engineers, geophysicists, and business managers.
Students who successfully complete the PET program at BSC will also have an opportunity to complete the requirements for a Certificate of Completion in GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
What type of job will a PET graduate be able to apply for?
There are many job titles used in the oil and gas industry for positions a petroleum engineering technologist would fill. It is more appropriate to look at the skill set a PET graduate acquires.
PET will train students for highly technical jobs that support engineers, geologists and geophysicists working in the petroleum industry. This student will be trained in data analysis and have excellent computer skills. This student can expect to be working in an office, on location in the oil field or possibly in the regional / district offices. There will be limited physical demand though some on site field work should be expected. The work will focus on petroleum mapping, exploration and production.
Students can apply for petroleum related jobs that highlight data analysis, computer skills in GIS, ACCESS, EXCEL, PETRA and other software. Students should be self-directed and able to work independently.
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Petroleum Engineering AAS Curriculum Guide (document)
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Curriculum Guide for AAS in Petroleum Engineering.
AAS Student Planning Worksheet 2011-13 (document)
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AAS Student Planning Worksheet 2011-13
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