Here’s How You Can Get Trained For Oil And Gas Jobs

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While the upstream sector has taken a beating and halted hiring due to the rock bottom prices of crude oil, the downstream sector continues to find traction. Learning from past mistakes, oil and gas operators and companies will not halt hiring, but will continue to look for specific skill sets that will add value to their business. There are some institutes that are offering training programs for youth and students who are interested in pursuing oil and gas careers. Find out how you can prepare yourself to take on jobs in the oil and gas industry.

Craft Training Center Offers Programs For Students

One major contractor in the US Gulf Coast, Fluor is offering free training for students near Houston to fill positions that are in high demand in the oil and gas industry. These roles continue to see a healthy year on year wage growth. The contractor is offering entry-level craft training in electrical, instrumentation, pipefitting and millwright trades. Students stand to benefit as they can enjoy a 12-week free training at the entry level.

The downstream sector continues to hire for select skills.

“Fluor, which has secured contracts with major downstream players in the region such as BASF, LyondellBasell and Sasol, recently opened a U.S. Gulf Coast craft training center near Houston. The facility offers entry-level craft training in the electrical, instrumentation, millwright and pipefitting trades. Moreover, it offers experienced, active welders advanced training. Tuition for the 12-week entry-level craft training program is free for students.”

High-school students who have graduated recently and those looking for a change in career can opt for these training programs.

Rig Tours For Oil And Gas Workers Under The Age of 35

The American Petroleum Institute-Young Professionals is organizing rig tours for oil and gas workers who are under the age of 35, to familiarize them with an oil rig. The non-profit organization is dedicated towards mentoring and developing young professionals, preparing them to take on the challenges of the oil and gas industry.

Valerie Jones said in a recent article:

“One such organization is the American Petroleum Institute-Young Professionals (API-YP), designed for oil and gas workers under the age of 35 or who have less than five years of industry experience. The nonprofit organization believes in mentorship and professional development of young professionals. API-YP recently hosted a rig tour near Houston in which 100 people (a third of whom were between 14 and 18 years old) attended.“

The industry-wide shortage of skilled crafts professionals has spurred demand for trained candidates to fill these positions. Candidates who complete the training receive certifications that are recognised in the industry. They can then apply for relevant skilled positions like welding inspection jobs.

Read this article to learn how you can find well-paying jobs in the oil and gas industry. There are training programs that are designed to provide entry-level crafts training for candidates, preparing them to take on bigger challenges in the industry.