02403cam a22003733u 4500 67343 UtSlPG 20260610134544.0 m cr n 260607r20221955utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Pohl, Frederik, 1919-2013 The Engineer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, February 1956 Release date is 2022-02-06 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Engineer" by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth is a science fiction novella that was likely written in the mid-20th century, during a period marked by post-war optimism in technology and exploration. The story revolves around the challenges faced by engineers working in deep-sea oil drilling, highlighting the technical and ethical dilemmas inherent in resource extraction. The narrative focuses on the character Muhlenhoff, who is managing an oil drilling project under the ocean. As technical problems arise regarding leaks and structural integrity, he struggles with the panic among his team and works to maintain order while realizing he is more of a figurehead than an actual problem solver. As he reflects on his career and the importance of perception in leadership, the story unveils themes of corporate greed, human error, and the clashing of ideals against the harsh realities of technological endeavors. The climax occurs when Muhlenhoff is confronted with the reality of the failing systems, challenging his previous notions of control and competence in a high-pressure environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Royal Publications, Inc, 1955 Science fiction Short stories Oil wells -- Atlantic Ocean -- Fiction Kornbluth, C. M. (Cyril M.), 1923-1958 Engle, Robert, 1928- Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, February 1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67343 108165 108165