Of the two options, which type of engineer is most likely to work at an oil/gas refinery?

The two options I'm giving are either chemical or petroleum engineer. From my research it appears petroleum engineers are primarily trained to work in the field, where the products is extracted. It also seems chemical engineers are more likely to be the ones to work at a refinery, separating the products. I guess I am just curious as to whether or not petroleum engineers have a place at refineries and if so what is there role?Of the two options, which type of engineer is most likely to work at an oil/gas refinery?
Petroleum engineers tend to work in the Exploration and Production end of the business whereas chemical engineers can work in either.





In terms of percentage, there are more mechanical and electrical engineers than petroleum or chemical engineers in either end of the business. Of the two options, which type of engineer is most likely to work at an oil/gas refinery?
I would say most likely a Chemical Engineer would be found at the refineries. Most of the Petroleum Engineers I know work in the field and develop the most efficient and cleanest ways to extract the oil. Refining is a chemical process and a Petroleum engineer will learn about the refining process but most likely to be found in the field. Then again if your passion is in the refineries but feel as if you'd prefer the petroleum schooling chances are you'd find a job where you want. The nice part about that is you would understand the whole start to finish process. Hope this helps.
Chemical engineers usually work in the labs in a refinery checking product streams etc., if they work in a refinery at all.





The ones working the refinery are usually Mechanical, Control, and Electrical engineers.
Chem E.