Recruitment for oil and gas industry has never been as difficult as people assume it is. People do get worried on whether they have chosen the right career options in their lives even when it comes to oil and gas jobs. In fact, oil and gas industry is one of the few industries which hire in a big way when you talk of recruitment.
According to the report by Steven C. Agee Economic Research and Policy Institute:
“Oil and gas employment in the private sector accounted for less than 5 percent of the state’s total employment in 2012, but the industry added more than 20 percent of the 61,000 new jobs in Oklahoma since 2010.”
A lot of companies are opened to hiring veterans considering their background and experience in the military.
What Do Oil and Gas Look For?
You may wonder what career to choose. There are various job options available in the oil and gas industry.
One news article mentioned:
“Rigzone recently asked about 200 hiring managers from oil and gas companies which positions were the most difficult to fill. The skills in highest demand, not surprisingly, are drilling, petroleum and reservoir engineers. The increase in drilling activity across the nation and drilling in challenging locations have made engineers as elusive as discovering the next viable oil formation.
The third-most desired positions are safety managers and advisors. In an effort to make worker safety a priority, companies are seeking professionals to offer guidance and instruction on procedures and processes.
Mechanics are also in high demand, and recruiters are encouraging mechanics in search of a particular niche to call the oil and gas industry home. According to government statistics, the average pay for mechanics is roughly $37,000 per year. In the oil and gas industry, however, those wages are nearly doubled.”
There are various recruitment firms that specialize in hiring for oil and gas industry. Some of the major companies are based in Texas and have ongoing oil and gas positions.