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Careers in the Oil & Gas Sector
Oil & Gas – It’s 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
Helpers, Labourers and Semi-Skilled Workers
Types of Jobs in this Category
Drilling
Pipeline Transportation
Seismic
Well Services
Education and Training
High school diploma preferred On-the-job training Valid driver’s license Health and safety certifications
Providers of training: Regional Colleges, SIAST, Local safety trainers
Working 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
Career Path
These are entry level jobs Advancement to operators and trades may
be possible with further education and training beyond a grade 12 diploma
Operators
Types of Jobs in this CategoryOperators
Drilling RigPlant & FacilitySeismicField ProductionWell ServicesControl CentreHeavy Equipment
Working 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
Education and Training
High school diploma preferred; on-the-job training as well as technical and safety courses
Mechanical aptitude Valid and clean driver’s license
Career 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
Technicians
Types of Jobs in this CategoryTechnicians
Chemical Technicians Electrical Technicians Oil & Gas Transportation Technicians Geological, Seismic & Mineral
Technicians Warehouse Technicians Well Testing Service Supervisors
Education 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
Working 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
Career Path
Can enter these positions at a training level with no previous experience
May advance to senior levels by gaining work experience and competencies
Technologists
Types 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
Education and Training
Two to Three year diploma required Must be certified – meet standards set by
recognized Canadian technological associations
Power Engineering requires provincial certification
Working 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
Trades
Types of Jobs in this CategoryTrades
Crane Operators Heavy Duty Equipment Mec
hanics
Industrial Electricians Industrial Instrument
Mechanics Insulators Machinists Millwrights Rig Technicians Steamfitters and
Pipefitters Welders
Welding
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Education 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)
Working 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
Career Path
Can work for a company or as a private operator
Expecting shortages in many trades over the next few years
Specialty Business Services
Types 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
Education and Training
Various qualifications, experience and knowledge required – these are specialists in their area
Most require post-secondary education and industry knowledge
Working 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
Career Path
Require several years experience and industry knowledge
Not entry level jobs Can advance to managerial levels within
specialty
Geosciences Professionals
Types of Jobs in this CategoryGeosciences Professionals
Geochemists
Geologists
Geophysicists
Education 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
Working 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
Engineers
Types of Jobs in this CategoryEngineers
Chemical- Civil and Facilities Computer Cost Control Electrical/Instrumentation/Process Control Environmental Geological Geomatics Materials & Metallurgical Mechanical Petroleum Pipeline
Education 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
Working 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
Career Path
Begin as junior engineer and can advance upward to management positions
Co-op education programs may start your career
Not entry level positions
Careers 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
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Women 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