Automation index
How much of a Petroleum engineer’s job can AI already do?
A reservoir model comes earlier. Drilling without killing the well do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Petroleum engineer
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#232 / 623
View rankingPetroleum engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Reservoir, rate and the well programme.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
Rig, mud and lost circulation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Completion, tests and the ops report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Production, water cut and the workover.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
HSE, blowout and the drill that is not a game.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not killing the well, and signing the programme.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- model reservoirs
- well programmes
- drilling mud
- completion
- workover
- water cut
- well HSE
- production tests
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2171.00· ESCO/ISCO 2146
IS WORK OVER?
Mining engineer
22%
#341 / 623
View rankingMining engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Model deposit, blast and rates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Drawings, permits and mining plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Face, safety and ventilation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Plant, contractors and output.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Restoration, waste and regulation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not leaving a miner below.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Model deposit, blast and rates
- Drawings, permits and mining plans
- Face, safety and ventilation
- Plant, contractors and output
- Restoration, waste and regulation
- Not leaving a miner below
- ingeniero de minas
- mining engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2151.00· ESCO/ISCO 2146