Saturday, June 28, 2008

Becoming An Oil And Gas Landman (oil and gas jobs)

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By John Peyton

The oil and gas industry is going through a major transformation with prices rising daily it seems. With price decline being the trend for the last 20 years, no one has believed the oil and gas industry to be a high paying job where you can make a good living. So, the amount of individuals entering the oil and gas business has been in a steady decline along with the prices. Now, with the rise in prices, companies are scrambling to hire experienced people. The problem is there is no one to hire and demand for experienced oil and gas workers is skyrocketing.

Becoming a landman has become a profession where you can earn income of over one hundred thousand dollars per year with no previous experience. I can't think of any other business where you can earn this type of money without having worked in the industry ever. But, now that the prices are rising daily, there is nobody to do the work and companies are having to pay the landmen whatever it takes. You can take advantage of this lack of skilled landmen and start earning $500+ per day along with all expenses paid. I don't know of any other business where you can earn this type of money from the start. And, this book will show you all you need to know to give yourself a head start to earning the income you deserve.

The hardest part about becoming an oil and gas landman is learning the processes involved in the job. That is our reason for writing this book, to help you learn all you need to know about becoming an oil and gas landman. Finding work with the rising prices will be easy once you know the ins and outs of the business.

When you have made up your mind to become an oil and gas landman, your first order after reading this book will be finding a job. There are so many avenues to finding work as a landman, that we could write an additional book on this subject. But, we will focus on the few that have been successful for other landmen first starting. Your first source of any job search, and becoming a landman is no different, is the internet. All the job boards are full of jobs for all types of oil and gas jobs, especially landmen. Just go to Monster, Career Builder or your local papers web postings and you will see numerousads for landmen.

Another great source of landmen jobs are geologists. They always have an inside track on who is doing the drilling and also who is growing and looking for landmen. You can just open the phone book and start calling geologists and I guarantee you will find immediate work. You can also contact small operators and even visit the courthouse to talk to other landmen. The way the industry is working right now, just saying the word landman will get you a job in most cases. It is definitely an easy sell and one that can start your rewarding career in the oil and gas business.

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Oil And Gas Investments (oil and gas jobs)

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By Seth Miller

Oil and gas investments refer to investors purchasing oil and gas stocks from the stock market. Oil and gas stocks are considered prime stocks as they yield a higher return on investment opportunities. However, many factors must be considered before choosing the right oil and gas stock for investment.

Investors are usually advised to find out if the oil and gas stock they are investing is valued or not. The reason for being cautious is that many oil and gas stocks are more hype than actual value. To find out the actual value of the oil and gas stock is to check the price earnings ratio. A price earnings ratio of more than 20 is an indicator of probable aggressive growth strategy that may include a recent land acquisition or a large drilling program scheduled to take place in future. However, such strategy may not prove to be accurate as often it is seen that the future event?s impact on the oil and gas stock is not what the investment community had foreseen.

Another factor to consider is whether the oil and gas stock has been converted to become trust units. Investors who are looking for an oil and gas stock that offers them steady cash flow can choose oil and gas stocks that are "trust units". However, for investors who prefer to hold an oil and gas stock in their portfolios for their high growth potential, trust units are not a recommended choice.

Oil and gas stocks must also be analyzed based on percentage of natural gas versus oil in the stock. Investors are not encouraged to buy oil and gas stocks from a natural gas-focused oil and gas company at a time when the price of natural gas is at an all time high. However, existing stockholders can decide to sell at such a time.

It is also advisable for oil and gas investors to keep an eye on insider trades of oil and gas public companies.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Oil And Gas Jobs In The UK Job Market (Oil and gas jobs)

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By Stephen Trigg

The UK oil and gas job market has sky-rocketed over the last few years, largely owing to the rise in natural resource consumption. More people own personal vehicles, which require gasoline and motor oil to run efficiently; homes of all sizes need natural gas for heating purposes; businesses consume a large amount of gas to fuel their operations. Under these conditions, oil and gas companies have become quite profitable in the United Kingdom and plenty of jobs have opened up. Young professionals need to disregard the myth that most of these jobs are low-paid or dangerous and realise that there are plenty of oil and gas jobs to match their ambitions.

One of the best jobs in the UK oil and gas sector is that of ‘Safety Inspector’. Safety inspectors can be employed by a natural resource provider, the government, or an independent agency. In any event, safety inspectors check gauges, assess workplace safety, and provide recommendations or admonishment regarding the way a company is doing business, depending on its activities. One reason why safety inspectors are so important in the oil and gas market is that a slowdown in the production process or a lack of proper safety may lead to vital natural resources sitting in storage instead of going out to the consumer; another reason is the obvious risk of explosion and danger to life if safety standards are not applied.

In the production arena, chemical engineers provide a vital service for oil and gas companies. Chemical engineers provide the knowledge of chemical reactions and processes that is critical to determining appropriate production guidelines. For example, a chemical engineer at an oil company may determine that the mixture used to create motor oil can be improved by inserting a chemical that prevents engine corrosion. Graduates and young professionals with an extensive knowledge of chemistry and a desire to work in an important industry should consider UK oil and gas jobs.

A final area in the oil and gas job market that is lucrative for employees is that of project management. Even the smallest oil or gas producer comprises a major undertaking, with various facilities devoted to the creation, distribution, and monitoring of natural resources. As such, executives often divide these tasks into small on-going projects, while assigning temporary projects to appropriate divisions. Project managers are crucial to the bottom line of an oil or gas company, as every division and project area needs to be working efficiently to maximise profits. These management professionals will often work in determining transportation methods, improving storage, or overseeing critical production processes.

Stephen Trigg is the CEO of Quanta Consultancy Services, specialists in IT Jobs and Pharmaceutical Jobs, having provided Contract and Permanent Recruitment for many years.

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