Skilled
workers are the heartbeat of the oil and gas industry. Workers from all trades
and disciplines are often needed to successfully implement oil and gas projects
from start to finish. Jobs in oil and gas extraction involve technical
processes and use of mechanical equipment. Oil mining involves detailed
exploration, drilling, well services and other most sophisticated techniques of
production. With the right training and education, you'll be on the fast-track
to an exciting career in the oil and gas industry.
There is a
wealth of knowledge just waiting to be tapped into, by potential workers just
like you. Professional certifications, college diplomas and university degrees
can take you far in the oil and gas industry. Math, science and computer
courses are particularly valuable in most job sectors, as much of the equipment
used in the field requires you to deal with instrumentation, computers and
chemicals.Completing an apprenticeship could be an excellent pathway to joining
the industry as a skilled worker. New apprentices see their skills and income
grow because of the on-the-job and in-school technical training they receive.
While they are apprentices, they earn while they learn in a partnership with their
employer or sponsor and the provincial/territorial government.
Some basic
skills for success in the oil and gas industry are:
·
Grade
12 education (other specialized / professional careers may require a diploma or
degree)
·
Proficient
in the English language - reading, writing, speaking and listening /
comprehension
·
Problem
solving and decision making skills
·
Planning
and organizational skills
·
Computer
literacy
·
Use
of documentation skills (plans, directions, maps, etc.)
·
Math
and science skills
·
Mechanical
aptitude
·
Good
listening skills
Oil
companies require a wide variety of skills starting from financial planning,
well audit, logistic activities, infrastructure development, civil engineering,
construction, telecom infrastructure development, piping, power generation, on
site storage, fire safety, simulation and GPS and many more. The petroleum
extraction and refining companies need professionals such as petroleum
engineers, geoscientists, drilling engineers, information technology
professionals, finance professionals, safety & industrial security
specialists, medical and nursing professionals, refinery engineers, marine
engineers, production engineers, auditors, technical auditors, Rock
micro-tomography specialists, Production Managers and coordinators, Petroleum
engineers, telecom engineers, electrical & electronic engineers,
technicians, simulation engineers, mechanical engineers, rig electricians,
piping designers, operators, IT professionals, offshore medical professionals,
nurses, shift in charges etc. Oil companies, to a great extend provides
apprenticeship training to the new entrants. Jobs in oil industry can be either
offshore or on rigs, or on shore.
Some common
oil and gas industry values for success are:
·
Good
work ethic and capable of working hard
·
Motivation
to succeed
·
Positive
attitude
·
Teamwork
and collaboration
·
Desire
to learn and grow
·
Entrepreneurial
·
Highly
adaptable and flexible
You can
find a wide variety of oil and gas jobs that range from entry-level field
worker positions in the oil patch, to more specialized careers in geosciences
and engineering. The types of courses and training vary by occupation, so be
sure to research your education options well in advance to starting your career
in the industry.
