Hello SPE Community,
I hope you’re all doing well.
As a petroleum engineering student with a strong interest in petroleum production engineering, I’m eager to begin building the skills that will make me a valuable asset in the industry—not just locally, but on a global scale.
I’d greatly appreciate your insights on:
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Key technical and soft skills that are essential in petroleum production engineering roles.
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Certifications, courses, or software tools that are considered valuable or even required.
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Recommended resources (books, webinars, case studies, etc.) for gaining a deeper understanding of production systems and best practices.
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Any personal experiences or lessons learned that helped shape your career in this field.
My goal is to start preparing early and align my learning with the needs of the industry, especially as it becomes more global, automated, and sustainability-focused.
Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge and time. I look forward to learning from you all!
This post reflects a purely personal opinion.
Best regards,
Rocélio Da Silva