Title: Careers in the Oil
1Careers in the Oil Gas Sector
2Oil Gas Its More Than Just Working The Rigs
- The Oil and Gas sector is a booming industry
in southwest Saskatchewan. - Most people think of working directly
- on the rigs hard work, big
- However, there are many more types of
- jobs involved in the industry than you may
- think
3Helpers, Labourers and Semi-Skilled Workers
4Types of Jobs in this Category
- Drilling
- Pipeline Transportation
- Seismic
- Well Services
5Education and Training
- High school diploma preferred
- On-the-job training
- Valid drivers license
- Health and safety certifications
- Providers of training Regional Colleges, SIAST,
Local safety trainers
6Working Conditions
- Often hazardous conditions
- Labour intensive
- Outdoor work year round
- Shift Work
- Work in remote locations
- Paid overtime is a regular requirement
- Wage range 40,000-50,000
7Career Path
- These are entry level jobs
- Advancement to operators and trades may be
possible with further education and training
beyond a grade 12 diploma
8Operators
9Types of Jobs in this CategoryOperators
- Drilling Rig
- Plant Facility
- Seismic
- Field Production
- Well Services
- Control Centre
- Heavy Equipment
10Working Conditions
- Strong safety requirements must be drug and
alcohol free - Shift work
- Travel and remote locations
- Some positions require office work, others are
more outdoor and labour intensive - Paid overtime may be a requirement
- Wage range 40,000 to 80,000 depending on job
and experience
11Education and Training
- High school diploma preferred on-the-job
training as well as technical and safety courses - Mechanical aptitude
- Valid and clean drivers license
12Career Path
- Largest job family in the petroleum industry
- Post-secondary education in an engineering
technology may be required to advance further - May work into supervisory positions with
experience and on-the-job training
13Technicians
14Types of Jobs in this CategoryTechnicians
- Chemical Technicians
- Electrical Technicians
- Oil Gas Transportation Technicians
- Geological, Seismic Mineral Technicians
- Warehouse Technicians
- Well Testing Service
- Supervisors
15Education and Training
- From a few technical courses to two-year diploma
- Must be certified, meeting standards set by a
recognized Canadian technical association or
sometimes by apprenticeship bodies
16Working Conditions
- Office or lab work for most positions but more
hands-on work than technologists - May require work in remote locations and travel
- Some positions require outdoor and/or hazardous
work and/or shift work - Paid overtime may be required
- Wage range- 40,000 to 65,000
17Career Path
- Can enter these positions at a training level
with no previous experience - May advance to senior levels by gaining work
experience and competencies
18Technologists
19Types of Jobs in this CategoryTechnologists
- Chemical Engineering Technologists
- Civil Structural Engineering Technologists
- Electrical Engineering Technologists
- Engineering Design and Drafting Technologists
- Geological, Geophysical and Seismic
Instrumentation Technologists - Mechanical Engineering Technologists
- Petroleum Engineering Technologists
- Power Engineering Technologists
- Survey and Geomatics Technologists
20Education and Training
- Two to Three year diploma required
- Must be certified meet standards set by
recognized Canadian technological associations - Power Engineering requires provincial
certification
21Working Conditions Career Path
- Mainly office work
- Some travel or relocation may be required
- Some outdoor work may be required
- Some degree of labour may be required
- Wage range 40,000 to 65,000
- May enter at a training level
- Advance based on gaining experience and work
competence
22Trades
23Types of Jobs in this CategoryTrades
- Crane Operators
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Industrial Electricians
- Industrial Instrument Mechanics
- Insulators
- Machinists
- Millwrights
- Rig Technicians
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Welders
24Welding
25Heavy Duty Mechanic
26Education and Training
- High school diploma plus
- Most are Red Seal Trades interprovincial
certification - May enter as an apprentice without experience but
must register as an apprentice and work with a
journeyperson, some time in the field and some in
formal classes (3-4 years is typical)
27Working Conditions
- Often travel, remote locations and relocation
- Shift work
- May work with hazardous materials
- Paid overtime may be required
- Outdoor work may be required
- Wage Range- 40,000 to 55,000
28Career Path
- Can work for a company or as a private operator
- Expecting shortages in many trades over the next
few years
29Specialty Business Services
30Types of Jobs in this CategorySpeciality
Business Services
- Air Transportation
- Environment
- Health Safety
- Land Negotiation and Management
- Petroleum Customer Relations
- Quality Control and Inspectation
- Stakeholder Relations
- Regulatory Affairs
31Education and Training
- Various qualifications, experience and knowledge
required these are specialists in their area - Most require post-secondary education and
industry knowledge
32Working Conditions
- Vary some require travel and outdoor work but
most are more office-oriented - Most have lower work hazards
- Wage range- 40,000 to 55,000
33Career Path
- Require several years experience and industry
knowledge - Not entry level jobs
- Can advance to managerial levels within specialty
34Geosciences Professionals
35Types of Jobs in this CategoryGeosciences
Professionals
- Geochemists
- Geologists
- Geophysicists
36Education and Training
- Usually an undergraduate degree in geology, or
sometimes math and physics may require a
professional designation and provincial licensing - Work experience and post-graduate work may be
required
37Working Conditions Career Path
- Mostly office work but some outdoor work
- Relocation and remote locations are common
- May require travel
- Wage Range 55,000-70,000
- Enter at Junior Level and room to advance to
management position
38Engineers
39Types of Jobs in this CategoryEngineers
- Chemical-
- Civil and Facilities
- Computer
- Cost Control
- Electrical/Instrumentation/Process Control
Environmental - Geological
- Geomatics
- Materials Metallurgical
- Mechanical
- Petroleum
- Pipeline
40Education and Training
- Undergraduate degree and often a professional
engineering designation - (P. Eng.)
- May require provincial licensing as well
- Some positions require work experience and
post-graduate training
41Working Conditions
- Mainly office work, although some positions have
outdoor work components - Travel and relocation to remote locations may be
required - Wage Range 60,000 to 85,000
42Career Path
- Begin as junior engineer and can advance upward
to management positions - Co-op education programs may start your career
- Not entry level positions
43Careers in demand in the next 10 years
- Electrical Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Instrumentation Technition
- Industrial Electricians
- Industrial Millright
- Stationary Engineer
- Process Operator
- Supervisor, Drilling and Service Sectors
44Job Classes-Yearly Salaries
45Women Working in Oil Gas
- For men only In Saskatchewan women represent
only 11 are employed in the oil and gas sector - However, new technologies have eased the physical
demands and enrollment - indicate there is a growth of participation
- by women
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