Job Seekers Can Turn Their Fortunes Around In The Oil And Gas Industry

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Candidates who are disheartened by the current state of affairs in the oil and gas industry should not lose hope. They need to upgrade their skills, take up temporary jobs or opt for courses that will prepare them for challenging roles in the oil and gas industry. Read this article to learn about what job seekers should take advantage of and turn around their fortunes.

Take Advantage Of The Great Crew Change

‘The Great Crew Change’ refers to the phenomenon where the Baby boomers will soon retire, leaving millennials to take on senior roles that they’re not ready for. According to a recent report, oil and gas companies will need to hire almost 30,000 workers every year for the next two decades, to replace the retiring employees. This is a huge opportunity for job seekers who are interested in finding jobs in the oil and gas industry.

As shared in a recent article:

“The oil, natural gas and petrochemical industries employed 1.4 million people last year, according to the American Petroleum Institute. Those companies will need to hire almost 30,000 workers annually over the next two decades to replace departing and retiring employees, the trade group said in March.”

Contract And Temporary Jobs On The Rise

Contract and temporary positions are on the increase, as reported by employment staffing companies. This is a good indicator that the industry is recovering and struggling to find its feet again. The rig count is slowly, but steadily going up, indicating the need for both skilled and unskilled workers to handle oil and gas operations.

Rich Burnett, vice president at Burnett Specialists, an employment staffing company, said in a recent article:

Contract and temp-to-hire jobs in the energy industry are on the rise, and the overall outlook of many employment agencies is positive. “Temp-to-hire and contract jobs are the first to come back when the industry starts recovering. Plus, the rig count is going up.”

The positions that are seeing demand include technicians, maintenance, quality control, assembly, disassembly, welding, shipping and receiving and engineering. Although contract jobs may pay less, it does add value to your resume. You can continue your search for permanent positions, while taking up a contract job.