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 / 633
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?
Retail salesperson
28%
#91 / 633
View rankingRetail salesperson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Bag or package purchases and wrap gifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 46% | 28% | +12.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- sales argumentation
- characteristics of products
- e-commerce systems
- product comprehension
- types of written press
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- carry out products preparation
- operate cash register
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- examine merchandise
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 5223