New Oil Reserves Needed As Oil Prices & Jobs Increase
By Duncan Freer
The Oil and Gas Industry is huge because the use of these natural resources is present in every aspect of modern life. Not only are these resources used as fuel but are ever present in the manufacture of everyday materials such as plastic, itself omnipresent in today's world.
Within the Oil and Gas industry exploration is one of the fastest growing areas. As oil runs out, new reserves have to be found. Also newer methods of obtaining the oil need to be researched and developed. As the more accessible oil fields are used up new oil fields are found that are simply unobtainable through existing drilling methods. The exploration sector of the Oil and Gas Industry covers jobs such as geologists, drilling engineers, reservoir engineers and production engineers.
Commonly if there are cut backs in the 'upstream' jobs then there are cuts across the whole of the sector; similarly the adverse is also true. With an increase in jobs in the 'upstream' sector more jobs become available in the 'midstream' and 'downstream' sectors. Midstream jobs are concerned with the transportation and refining whereas downstream jobs are wholesalers and retailers. Of course there is a period of delay whilst upstream jobs increase in order to find new reserves, or easier ways of drilling existing reserves, but once more oil is made available for production and sale then the demand for midstream and downstream jobs grows proportionately.
Simply put, as oil prices soar, more oil is needed to bring the cost down and as jobs increase more oil is needed to work with. New oil reserves are found on a regular basis. Last year, for example, Brazil found a huge new oil reserve off of its coast. The new reserve, believed to contain between 5 and 8 billion barrels of attainable oil, is set to make Brazil one of the world's largest oil producing nations. What's more it is set to guarantee job growth in the sector into the near future.
So, even within the current economic climate of a global crunch, there is one market sector that is set to expand regardless. Whereas in other sectors, such as construction, jobs are being cut Oil and Gas Jobs are on the rise at all levels in upstream, midstream and downstream areas. In order to combat the affect that increased oil prices will have on every other aspect of life and in every other job market an increase in jobs in this sector becomes crucial.
Oil and gas price increases affect us all; not only does heating our homes become more expensive but so does the price of a loaf of bread as transportation costs grow due to fuel price increases and so on. Therefore the exploration and discovery of new reserves becomes a major priority; good news if you are looking for one of the rewarding jobs in this sector.
Duncan freer - Director - Oil and Gas Jobs Search is a job site dedicated to the specific needs of candidates who work in the Oil and Gas industry. We also provide recruiters with an online service that is effective in terms of cost and ease of use.
http://www.oilandgasjobsearch.com/
For interviews, images or comments contact:
Duncan Freer,
Director,
Email: duncan@oilandgasjobsearch.com
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Getting Ahead in the Oil and Gas Industry
Getting Ahead in the Oil and Gas Industry
By Duncan Freer
The increased demand and the limited supply of both these fuels means the oil and gas industry has many difficult challenges ahead in the next decade and beyond, making it a very interesting sector to break into.
Oil and gas jobs represent a huge part of the job market in the UK, with positions ranging from customer-facing roles in public relations to commissioning jobs and project management jobs in the global arena. Ensuring a safe supply to those countries dependent on oil and gas for their economic prosperity is a difficult challenge the oil and gas industry has to face up to with depleting supplies and more countries becoming more dependent every day. Perhaps unsurprisingly this has led to a greater number of project management jobs in smaller countries where the emphasis is on working with the people and securing their future in terms of cleaner and sustainable fuel production.
Whatever your discipline, from engineering to geology and exploration engineering, there is a position within the oil and gas industry to accommodate your skills. Most oil and gas jobs will require a basic understanding of the challenges faced by the industry today and some will form a platform for the beginnings of solutions to those problems. Becoming part of the solution to a global problem is the toughest challenge the industry has ever had to face is what makes starting a new career in the oil and gas industry appealing to many.
Providing an oil and gas supply to consumers throughout the world may involve a great deal of traveling to ensure supply is reliable and clean. Depending on your role, it could also involve working in harsh environments such as drilling jobs offshore in the North Sea to supplying energy onshore to meet the high demands of the UK alone.
The main areas of work within the oil and gas industry are:
Exploration drilling and production
Construction jobs and fabrication
Engineering and research
Installation piping jobs and maintenance jobs
Equipment supply
Each of these areas has a wealth of positions available. Having a degree in your chosen area of work within this industry will of course stand you in the best stead as so many vocational degrees involve practical training and experience. Whether you're looking for a project engineering job or a mechanical job, a background in engineering will stand you in good stead in the oil and gas industry and give employers the confidence that you are able to meet the needs of this global sector. However, even without an engineering or related qualification, there are now many ways to enter into the oil or gas sector than ever before, and those with people management skills are as welcome as those who have previously been involved with installation and piping jobs in unrelated industries.
Working towards alternative solutions for the replacement of fossil resources, sourcing cleaner energy production methods which respond to climate change and finding methods of extraction which are secure and respect the area being mined are all aspects of the nature of the industry. Changing to meet the needs of the consumer and protecting the planet are both relevant considerations in industry's recruitment drive with an increased awareness of production alternatives and their impact becoming number one priority on most companies lists.
Duncan Freer - Director - Oil and Gas Jobs Search is a job site dedicated to the specific needs of candidates who work in the Oil and Gas industry. We also provide recruiters with an online service that is effective in terms of cost and ease of use.
Contacts
For interviews, images or comments contact:
Duncan freer
Director
Email: duncan@oilandgasjobsearch.com
By Duncan Freer
The increased demand and the limited supply of both these fuels means the oil and gas industry has many difficult challenges ahead in the next decade and beyond, making it a very interesting sector to break into.
Oil and gas jobs represent a huge part of the job market in the UK, with positions ranging from customer-facing roles in public relations to commissioning jobs and project management jobs in the global arena. Ensuring a safe supply to those countries dependent on oil and gas for their economic prosperity is a difficult challenge the oil and gas industry has to face up to with depleting supplies and more countries becoming more dependent every day. Perhaps unsurprisingly this has led to a greater number of project management jobs in smaller countries where the emphasis is on working with the people and securing their future in terms of cleaner and sustainable fuel production.
Whatever your discipline, from engineering to geology and exploration engineering, there is a position within the oil and gas industry to accommodate your skills. Most oil and gas jobs will require a basic understanding of the challenges faced by the industry today and some will form a platform for the beginnings of solutions to those problems. Becoming part of the solution to a global problem is the toughest challenge the industry has ever had to face is what makes starting a new career in the oil and gas industry appealing to many.
Providing an oil and gas supply to consumers throughout the world may involve a great deal of traveling to ensure supply is reliable and clean. Depending on your role, it could also involve working in harsh environments such as drilling jobs offshore in the North Sea to supplying energy onshore to meet the high demands of the UK alone.
The main areas of work within the oil and gas industry are:
Exploration drilling and production
Construction jobs and fabrication
Engineering and research
Installation piping jobs and maintenance jobs
Equipment supply
Each of these areas has a wealth of positions available. Having a degree in your chosen area of work within this industry will of course stand you in the best stead as so many vocational degrees involve practical training and experience. Whether you're looking for a project engineering job or a mechanical job, a background in engineering will stand you in good stead in the oil and gas industry and give employers the confidence that you are able to meet the needs of this global sector. However, even without an engineering or related qualification, there are now many ways to enter into the oil or gas sector than ever before, and those with people management skills are as welcome as those who have previously been involved with installation and piping jobs in unrelated industries.
Working towards alternative solutions for the replacement of fossil resources, sourcing cleaner energy production methods which respond to climate change and finding methods of extraction which are secure and respect the area being mined are all aspects of the nature of the industry. Changing to meet the needs of the consumer and protecting the planet are both relevant considerations in industry's recruitment drive with an increased awareness of production alternatives and their impact becoming number one priority on most companies lists.
Duncan Freer - Director - Oil and Gas Jobs Search is a job site dedicated to the specific needs of candidates who work in the Oil and Gas industry. We also provide recruiters with an online service that is effective in terms of cost and ease of use.
Contacts
For interviews, images or comments contact:
Duncan freer
Director
Email: duncan@oilandgasjobsearch.com
Offshore Oil Drilling Jobs - 5 Sure-Fire Techniques to Find Jobs in the Oil Industry
Offshore Oil Drilling Jobs - 5 Sure-Fire Techniques to Find Jobs in the Oil Industry
By Calvin Loh
Calvin Loh
What are the best ways to find offshore oil drilling jobs? Undoubtedly, the best way is to have a friend or relative working on an oil rig recommend you for an open position. Unfortunately, most of us don't have this convenient option. So, what can you do to find yourself a job on an offshore oil rig?
1) Online job boards (e.g. Monster). One great advantage is that you can easily set up a free account on online job boards like Monster. Once you have your account, you can immediately search for offshore oil drilling jobs posted there. Unfortunately, there are 3 major problems with this approach. Firstly, almost every other job seeker is also searching for a job on these online job boards. Secondly, most job boards cater to the lowest common denominator - many non-executive oil industry jobs are not supported. Thirdly, not all employers post their jobs to online job boards. Although your account is free, employers often have to pay for their accounts either annually or monthly. Despite the disadvantages, this is still a step you need to do because big oil companies will post their jobs to online job boards.
2) Newspaper job postings. Oil companies also advertise open positions on national and local newspapers, so this is another place you definitely have to look at. Generally speaking, large oil companies will post in national newspapers, while smaller companies post in local newspapers. In other words, while you can find jobs from large companies in the newspapers, you probably won't find jobs from smaller companies unless they have a local headquarters.
3) Share market. Look up the Wilshire stock index. This contains the 5000 largest public-listed companies in the US. You should be able to find quite a number of oil companies in this list. This method takes some work, but the greatest advantage is that almost no one else is doing it. Additionally, you will not find any fly-by-night companies or recruitment agencies here. This is straight to the source, bypassing all the middle-men.
4) Internet. Type in "oil company" (and its variations) in Google, Yahoo and MSN to get a list of possible employers. Drill down into the company's website until you find the contact information. Just because they do not have a recruitment page, or do not have any openings listed does not mean they do not have any jobs available. It usually takes time for a vacancy to actually move its way from the field to HR to the company's website and other job postings.
5) Oil industry recruiter. I have to qualify this one a little. I am not talking about headhunters for high-level management executives, but online agencies which help you to submit your resumes to oil companies for a small fee. There are only a few honest agencies - they actually collect a database of oil companies. When you realize that there are thousands of oil companies in the US and abroad, having this database available to you is definitely worth the small fee they charge. Each agency has a slightly different database, so I recommend that you keep track of the resumes they send out for you. Start with one agency. If it can't produce results, then move on to the next, but only send your resume to oil companies you have not hit yet.
Use all 5 techniques together to find offshore oil drilling jobs will produce the fastest results. The first two methods produce the highest quality jobs, but also have the highest competition. Searching for oil companies through the share indexes and internet will not find you many openings, but the openings you find will have almost zero competition. The last method is probably the most productive, but you risk falling prey to scams.
RigWorker.com has been helping people get offshore oil drilling jobs since 1998.
Click here to learn how we can help you get your offshore oil drilling job
By Calvin Loh
Calvin Loh
What are the best ways to find offshore oil drilling jobs? Undoubtedly, the best way is to have a friend or relative working on an oil rig recommend you for an open position. Unfortunately, most of us don't have this convenient option. So, what can you do to find yourself a job on an offshore oil rig?
1) Online job boards (e.g. Monster). One great advantage is that you can easily set up a free account on online job boards like Monster. Once you have your account, you can immediately search for offshore oil drilling jobs posted there. Unfortunately, there are 3 major problems with this approach. Firstly, almost every other job seeker is also searching for a job on these online job boards. Secondly, most job boards cater to the lowest common denominator - many non-executive oil industry jobs are not supported. Thirdly, not all employers post their jobs to online job boards. Although your account is free, employers often have to pay for their accounts either annually or monthly. Despite the disadvantages, this is still a step you need to do because big oil companies will post their jobs to online job boards.
2) Newspaper job postings. Oil companies also advertise open positions on national and local newspapers, so this is another place you definitely have to look at. Generally speaking, large oil companies will post in national newspapers, while smaller companies post in local newspapers. In other words, while you can find jobs from large companies in the newspapers, you probably won't find jobs from smaller companies unless they have a local headquarters.
3) Share market. Look up the Wilshire stock index. This contains the 5000 largest public-listed companies in the US. You should be able to find quite a number of oil companies in this list. This method takes some work, but the greatest advantage is that almost no one else is doing it. Additionally, you will not find any fly-by-night companies or recruitment agencies here. This is straight to the source, bypassing all the middle-men.
4) Internet. Type in "oil company" (and its variations) in Google, Yahoo and MSN to get a list of possible employers. Drill down into the company's website until you find the contact information. Just because they do not have a recruitment page, or do not have any openings listed does not mean they do not have any jobs available. It usually takes time for a vacancy to actually move its way from the field to HR to the company's website and other job postings.
5) Oil industry recruiter. I have to qualify this one a little. I am not talking about headhunters for high-level management executives, but online agencies which help you to submit your resumes to oil companies for a small fee. There are only a few honest agencies - they actually collect a database of oil companies. When you realize that there are thousands of oil companies in the US and abroad, having this database available to you is definitely worth the small fee they charge. Each agency has a slightly different database, so I recommend that you keep track of the resumes they send out for you. Start with one agency. If it can't produce results, then move on to the next, but only send your resume to oil companies you have not hit yet.
Use all 5 techniques together to find offshore oil drilling jobs will produce the fastest results. The first two methods produce the highest quality jobs, but also have the highest competition. Searching for oil companies through the share indexes and internet will not find you many openings, but the openings you find will have almost zero competition. The last method is probably the most productive, but you risk falling prey to scams.
RigWorker.com has been helping people get offshore oil drilling jobs since 1998.
Click here to learn how we can help you get your offshore oil drilling job
Offshore Oil Jobs - Do You Have What It Takes?
Offshore Oil Jobs - Do You Have What It Takes?
By Calvin Loh
Offshore oil jobs are going to be hot for the coming decade. Why? With oil prices passing $100 and expected to hit $200 due to a variety of uncertainties in the supply, companies are eagerly coughing up the multi-million and billion dollars needed to build the oil rigs and pipelines needed to get more oil. Those oil rigs are not going to run themselves. They need to hire people to run those oil rigs. Which means plenty of jobs all around... If you have what it takes.
There is a reason why offshore oil jobs pay so well. The terms danger pay and hardship pay comes to mind. It doesn't mean you need to have the stamina to run a marathon, because oil rigs do have admin staff, but the isolation can easily get to you. You'll be out in the middle of the ocean for anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 weeks, seeing the same faces over and over, day and night. There is no escape to the mall, there is no escape to the bar for a drink, there is no such thing as getting away for the evening. If you've ever worked in cubicle land, imagine doing this for 14 to 42 days straight, without a weekend.
It can get creepy out there in the middle of nowhere. Who knows when you may need to stand watch with no one else nearby? Have you ever seen those horror movies? There are two times when you tend to feel most scared and alone - when you are in the middle of a storm, and when the sea is dead calm without even a breeze in the air or a ripple in the ocean. It is easy to say you don't scare easy now, but wait until you are standing watch alone on the rig, and the night is so quiet you could hear a pin drop and the sea is dead calm.
So you think that you'll be hired to work on a spanking new oil rig and nothing can go wrong? You obviously have never done any work for a dot com. In boom times, everyone cuts corners. Murphy's Law is your constant shadow. Your brand new oil rig is probably using some new technologies. There's no telling what will go wrong. As opposed to an older oil rig, where the things that will go wrong are mostly known. What am I getting at? Old rig or new rig, things can go wrong. And some of those problems can be pretty hair-raising.
You ain't no wimp. You can handle anything? Maybe. Let's try this: have you ever flown on an airliner caught in a storm, and heard the wings creaking away? Or caught in the toilet in a high-rise apartment in the middle of an earthquake? Being stuck in the middle of a storm on an oil rig can be much worse.
Basically, to survive offshore oil jobs, you need plenty of guts and you need to be mentally tough. You also need to be strongly motivated, otherwise it is too easy to hide under your blanket in the morning and say you don't want to get up. To do well, you also need to learn fast, and work hard. These are the qualities you will need to work and prosper in the offshore oil industry.
RigWorker.com has been helping people get offshore oil jobs since 1998.
Click here to to learn how we can help you get your offshore oil job
By Calvin Loh
Offshore oil jobs are going to be hot for the coming decade. Why? With oil prices passing $100 and expected to hit $200 due to a variety of uncertainties in the supply, companies are eagerly coughing up the multi-million and billion dollars needed to build the oil rigs and pipelines needed to get more oil. Those oil rigs are not going to run themselves. They need to hire people to run those oil rigs. Which means plenty of jobs all around... If you have what it takes.
There is a reason why offshore oil jobs pay so well. The terms danger pay and hardship pay comes to mind. It doesn't mean you need to have the stamina to run a marathon, because oil rigs do have admin staff, but the isolation can easily get to you. You'll be out in the middle of the ocean for anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 weeks, seeing the same faces over and over, day and night. There is no escape to the mall, there is no escape to the bar for a drink, there is no such thing as getting away for the evening. If you've ever worked in cubicle land, imagine doing this for 14 to 42 days straight, without a weekend.
It can get creepy out there in the middle of nowhere. Who knows when you may need to stand watch with no one else nearby? Have you ever seen those horror movies? There are two times when you tend to feel most scared and alone - when you are in the middle of a storm, and when the sea is dead calm without even a breeze in the air or a ripple in the ocean. It is easy to say you don't scare easy now, but wait until you are standing watch alone on the rig, and the night is so quiet you could hear a pin drop and the sea is dead calm.
So you think that you'll be hired to work on a spanking new oil rig and nothing can go wrong? You obviously have never done any work for a dot com. In boom times, everyone cuts corners. Murphy's Law is your constant shadow. Your brand new oil rig is probably using some new technologies. There's no telling what will go wrong. As opposed to an older oil rig, where the things that will go wrong are mostly known. What am I getting at? Old rig or new rig, things can go wrong. And some of those problems can be pretty hair-raising.
You ain't no wimp. You can handle anything? Maybe. Let's try this: have you ever flown on an airliner caught in a storm, and heard the wings creaking away? Or caught in the toilet in a high-rise apartment in the middle of an earthquake? Being stuck in the middle of a storm on an oil rig can be much worse.
Basically, to survive offshore oil jobs, you need plenty of guts and you need to be mentally tough. You also need to be strongly motivated, otherwise it is too easy to hide under your blanket in the morning and say you don't want to get up. To do well, you also need to learn fast, and work hard. These are the qualities you will need to work and prosper in the offshore oil industry.
RigWorker.com has been helping people get offshore oil jobs since 1998.
Click here to to learn how we can help you get your offshore oil job
Offshore Oil Rig Jobs -- Can You Get a Job With an Offshore Oil Rigging Company?
Offshore Oil Rig Jobs -- Can You Get a Job With an Offshore Oil Rigging Company?
By Victor Vargo
When seeking employment within the offshore oil rig industry there are many things to consider. It is essential that an individual that desires this type of employment embody certain qualities. In addition, because the salary and benefits that accompany these jobs are premium the competition for available positions is great.
Before making the decision to apply for a job with an offshore oil rig it is important that one evaluate their own individual strengths and weaknesses. Most positions working on oil rig are very physically demanding. So, applicants for most available positions must be in excellent health and in above average physical condition. Be prepared to submit to an extensive physical during the hiring process, because of the nature of the job no companies will hire you with out requesting a physical. Oil rigs are also isolated, so the individuals that successfully work on them tend to be independent in nature and don't have an issue being away from their loved ones for extended periods of time.
However, accommodations on most oil rigs are excellent. Many are compared to the quality one would receive while staying in an upscale hotel. Most oil rigs boast similar amenities to hotels, like cable, access to gym facilities and free meals that are rumored to be excellent. The only negative side to some accommodations is that they can tend to cramped as you are typically residing in a shared suite with up to four other individuals.
If you lack experience working in the field, you may want to consider applying for one of the many entry level positions offered aboard the oil rig your applying with. Companies tend to lean towards experienced applicants who have actually worked on an oil rig rather than in related fields. Some of the entry level positions one might consider include Deckhands, Roustabout, catering and general service staff. Taking work with an offshore rig in any position is a step in the right direction, because it gains you invaluable experience and provides numerous opportunities for advancement.
Jobs in the offshore oil industry are plentiful and many people earn a great living working them. Companies are constantly seeking both skilled and non-skilled workers to join their ranks. So, if you like to travel, love adventure and live for a good challenge than the offshore oil industry is perfect for you.
Visit http://www.riggingcareers.com Today for More Information and To Find Your Own Job on an Offshore Oil Rig!
By Victor Vargo
When seeking employment within the offshore oil rig industry there are many things to consider. It is essential that an individual that desires this type of employment embody certain qualities. In addition, because the salary and benefits that accompany these jobs are premium the competition for available positions is great.
Before making the decision to apply for a job with an offshore oil rig it is important that one evaluate their own individual strengths and weaknesses. Most positions working on oil rig are very physically demanding. So, applicants for most available positions must be in excellent health and in above average physical condition. Be prepared to submit to an extensive physical during the hiring process, because of the nature of the job no companies will hire you with out requesting a physical. Oil rigs are also isolated, so the individuals that successfully work on them tend to be independent in nature and don't have an issue being away from their loved ones for extended periods of time.
However, accommodations on most oil rigs are excellent. Many are compared to the quality one would receive while staying in an upscale hotel. Most oil rigs boast similar amenities to hotels, like cable, access to gym facilities and free meals that are rumored to be excellent. The only negative side to some accommodations is that they can tend to cramped as you are typically residing in a shared suite with up to four other individuals.
If you lack experience working in the field, you may want to consider applying for one of the many entry level positions offered aboard the oil rig your applying with. Companies tend to lean towards experienced applicants who have actually worked on an oil rig rather than in related fields. Some of the entry level positions one might consider include Deckhands, Roustabout, catering and general service staff. Taking work with an offshore rig in any position is a step in the right direction, because it gains you invaluable experience and provides numerous opportunities for advancement.
Jobs in the offshore oil industry are plentiful and many people earn a great living working them. Companies are constantly seeking both skilled and non-skilled workers to join their ranks. So, if you like to travel, love adventure and live for a good challenge than the offshore oil industry is perfect for you.
Visit http://www.riggingcareers.com Today for More Information and To Find Your Own Job on an Offshore Oil Rig!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Oil Field Jobs - Qualified Geoscientists Needed by Oil and Gas Industry
Oil Field Jobs - Qualified Geoscientists Needed by Oil and Gas Industry
By Jeff Craft
Studying geosciences at the university level will qualify you for several types of positions. Once you have finished your education, you will not be limited to positions in the United States and Canada. Job opportunities also exist overseas for people with this type of training.
Geoscientists work in the field, often in remote locations. They study the Earth's structure and composition and may be involved in work involving locating ground water, minerals, and petroleum. Some geoscientists choose to work with environmental agencies to preserve the environment.
Geologists specialize in studying how rocks were formed and how their composition changes over time. Part of their work may involve analyzing fossils of plants and animals. Engineering geologists combine the fields of engineering and geology to make recommendations on major construction and natural hazard hazard-reduction projects.
You may want to consider working in the petroleum industry. This career option is exciting to graduates, since it allows them to work in a hi-tech environment. Hiring companies are generous with their compensation packages, and you may be offered bonuses, specialized training, and a flexible work schedule in addition to your base salary.
A petroleum geoscientist is asked to compile and analyze seismic data and well data to recommend locations for the company to drill. To be considered for employment with a medium or a large company, you will need to complete your Bachelor's Degree in Geology or Geologic Engineering and a Master's Degree in Structural Geology, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, or Geophysics.
After you have a few years of experience, you can move to a smaller company which will offer you a higher salary. Hiring managers appreciate the fact that you have been trained by a larger company and are prepared to pay a premium for having you on the payroll.
The mining industry is another area where geoscience graduates can find work. Geology graduates are hired to conduct geological studies and evaluate mineral deposits. They may be required to prepare reports and update maps indicating where deposits are located.
You will be working in either a mine or a manufacturing plant. Being comfortable climbing stairs and ladders is a necessity, along with being comfortable working on an elevated platform. In performing your duties, you may be required to perform moderate lifting.
If you are interested in applying for a job with a mining company, do keep in mind that these are drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You will be asked to submit to a pre-employment drug screening test and after being hired, the company will likely perform random drug tests.
If neither of these options is of interest, then you may be interested in working for the federal government. The United States Geological Survey employs more than 9,500 people in offices located throughout the United States. Employees are hired for entry-level, intermediate, and senior positions. If you have a degree in biology, geography, geology, hydrology, or information sciences, you can apply for a job with the USGC.
As you can see, there are many interesting and well-paying job opportunities in the geosciences field. If you chose to work in the petroleum industry, you will be given the same types of job benefits that other industry employees enjoy. A generous salary, pension plan, tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program are just a few of the perks available to you as a geosciences grad.
A person who finds the earth's structure interesting who also enjoys working outside may be attracted to the mining industry. Government agencies can offer you a work environment closer to home, along with relative job security.
Studying geosciences is a great way to prepare for an oil field job or career in the mining industry. Federal government agencies also hire grads from geoscience programs. One thing that excites a lot of people about the petroleum industry is that it's global and offshore oil rig jobs are available in the North Sea, Alaska, and Gulf of Mexico -- just to name a few locales. Jeff Craft is a free-lance writer for Oil Jobs 411 and offers helpful information for petroleum industry job seekers as well as a petroleum engineering career overview.
By Jeff Craft
Studying geosciences at the university level will qualify you for several types of positions. Once you have finished your education, you will not be limited to positions in the United States and Canada. Job opportunities also exist overseas for people with this type of training.
Geoscientists work in the field, often in remote locations. They study the Earth's structure and composition and may be involved in work involving locating ground water, minerals, and petroleum. Some geoscientists choose to work with environmental agencies to preserve the environment.
Geologists specialize in studying how rocks were formed and how their composition changes over time. Part of their work may involve analyzing fossils of plants and animals. Engineering geologists combine the fields of engineering and geology to make recommendations on major construction and natural hazard hazard-reduction projects.
You may want to consider working in the petroleum industry. This career option is exciting to graduates, since it allows them to work in a hi-tech environment. Hiring companies are generous with their compensation packages, and you may be offered bonuses, specialized training, and a flexible work schedule in addition to your base salary.
A petroleum geoscientist is asked to compile and analyze seismic data and well data to recommend locations for the company to drill. To be considered for employment with a medium or a large company, you will need to complete your Bachelor's Degree in Geology or Geologic Engineering and a Master's Degree in Structural Geology, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, or Geophysics.
After you have a few years of experience, you can move to a smaller company which will offer you a higher salary. Hiring managers appreciate the fact that you have been trained by a larger company and are prepared to pay a premium for having you on the payroll.
The mining industry is another area where geoscience graduates can find work. Geology graduates are hired to conduct geological studies and evaluate mineral deposits. They may be required to prepare reports and update maps indicating where deposits are located.
You will be working in either a mine or a manufacturing plant. Being comfortable climbing stairs and ladders is a necessity, along with being comfortable working on an elevated platform. In performing your duties, you may be required to perform moderate lifting.
If you are interested in applying for a job with a mining company, do keep in mind that these are drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You will be asked to submit to a pre-employment drug screening test and after being hired, the company will likely perform random drug tests.
If neither of these options is of interest, then you may be interested in working for the federal government. The United States Geological Survey employs more than 9,500 people in offices located throughout the United States. Employees are hired for entry-level, intermediate, and senior positions. If you have a degree in biology, geography, geology, hydrology, or information sciences, you can apply for a job with the USGC.
As you can see, there are many interesting and well-paying job opportunities in the geosciences field. If you chose to work in the petroleum industry, you will be given the same types of job benefits that other industry employees enjoy. A generous salary, pension plan, tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program are just a few of the perks available to you as a geosciences grad.
A person who finds the earth's structure interesting who also enjoys working outside may be attracted to the mining industry. Government agencies can offer you a work environment closer to home, along with relative job security.
Studying geosciences is a great way to prepare for an oil field job or career in the mining industry. Federal government agencies also hire grads from geoscience programs. One thing that excites a lot of people about the petroleum industry is that it's global and offshore oil rig jobs are available in the North Sea, Alaska, and Gulf of Mexico -- just to name a few locales. Jeff Craft is a free-lance writer for Oil Jobs 411 and offers helpful information for petroleum industry job seekers as well as a petroleum engineering career overview.
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