Oil Technologists are involved in the evaluation and testing Of crude Oil to understand its properties and classification to determine its refining parameters. They are responsible for testing crude oil and maintaining quality control in a refinery or a lubricant manufacturing plant, They focus on drilling, production and reservoir engineering, refining of crude oil and processing of petrochemicals.
Personal Competencies
• You like to assemble things
• You like to do experiments
• You like Science and Maths
• You like working outdoors
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream(Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree in Oil Technology
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Oil Technology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The Course is offered by the Department Of Technology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur
2, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
3. University College of Science, Technology and Agriculture, Kolkata
4. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Maharashtra
5. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
6. Institute Of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
7. Government Institute of Chemical Engineering, Visakhapatnam
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Laxminarayan Institute Of Technology, Nagpur
2. University Institute of Chemical Technology, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
3. MIT University of Meghalaya
4. Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University, Andhra Pradesh
5. Amity University, Noida
6. National Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) University, Jaipur
7. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar
8. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun
Information on the institute rankhgs can be found at -
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,00,000 - 12,00,000*
*The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers, This will vary from institute to institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Oil and gas industries
Work Environment: You will be working in research laboratories or offices A lot of time will be spent on travelling to drilling sites. You should be prepared to work long hours, and in harsh environments.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Associate Engineer → Senior Engineer, Oil Technology → Manager Director
Expected Income
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of an Oil Technologist ranges between INR 30,000 - 80.000* per month.
Ogutu Okudo, is a Kenyan Oil and energy executive who is currently the CEO of Guuru Energy, She is also the founder and CEO of Women in Energy and Extractives Africa, a non-profit organization working to bridge gender gaps.
OIL TECHNOLOGIST
NCS Code: 2145.1000 | TST056• You like to assemble things
• You like to do experiments
• You like Science and Maths
• You like working outdoors
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream(Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree in Oil Technology
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Oil Technology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The Course is offered by the Department Of Technology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur
2, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
3. University College of Science, Technology and Agriculture, Kolkata
4. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Maharashtra
5. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
6. Institute Of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
7. Government Institute of Chemical Engineering, Visakhapatnam
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Laxminarayan Institute Of Technology, Nagpur
2. University Institute of Chemical Technology, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
3. MIT University of Meghalaya
4. Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University, Andhra Pradesh
5. Amity University, Noida
6. National Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) University, Jaipur
7. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar
8. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun
Information on the institute rankhgs can be found at -
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,00,000 - 12,00,000*
*The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers, This will vary from institute to institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Oil and gas industries
Work Environment: You will be working in research laboratories or offices A lot of time will be spent on travelling to drilling sites. You should be prepared to work long hours, and in harsh environments.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Associate Engineer → Senior Engineer, Oil Technology → Manager Director
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of an Oil Technologist ranges between INR 30,000 - 80.000* per month.
https://www.ambitionbox.com/salaries/%030oil-india-salaries/technician
Experts from the field
Ogutu Okudo, is a Kenyan Oil and energy executive who is currently the CEO of Guuru Energy, She is also the founder and CEO of Women in Energy and Extractives Africa, a non-profit organization working to bridge gender gaps.
Source: https://www.ogutuokudo.com/about
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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