January 29, 2013

Clayton FilkohazyJohn Santos

Communications & MarketingPetroleum Human Resources Council of Canada

Today we are going to look at careers in…

Oil and Gas

…and we we‘re not just talking about this

…or this

What is Petroleum?

Natural Gas Oil

When we’re talking about petroleum, we’re talking about natural gas and oil.

Canada’s Oil & Gas Industry

• 3rd largest natural gas producer

• 6th largest crude oil producer (rank increasing with oil sands)

• Employs about 550,000 people in Canada (directly and indirectly)

• Energy is now Canada’s largest export sector (took over from

automobile industry in 2003)

• Industry payments to governments: $18 Billion

• Over 3,000 products we use everyday are made from petroleum

• Long history: first well in Canada was in 1858

Oil & Gas in Canada

Map: Canadian Centre for Energy Information

Oil & Gas in Canada

Map: Canadian Centre for Energy Information

Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin

How does the Oil & Gas Industry Work?

Upstream

Midstream

Downstream

Upstream

• Find it• Extract it

Midstream

Photo: Canaport LNG

• Move it• Store it

Oil & Gas Pipelines

Source: Canadian Energy Pipeline Association

Did you know?

Canada has more than 825,000 kilometres of pipeline. If laid end to end these could circle the

earth 20 times!

Downstream

Making it useful for consumers•Refineries•Petrochemical companies•Natural gas distribution utilities•Then sell it!

Photos: Suncor

What is the future of Employment in Oil and Gas?

Over 9,500 new workers will be needed by 2015!

Hot Careers and Lots of Them!

Hot Jobs in the Petroleum Industry

• Field workers, labourers and operators• Supervisors, drilling and service• Chemical/mechanical/petroleum engineers• Non-steam ticketed operators• Heavy equipment operators• Drilling coordinators/primary production managers• Truck drivers• Millwrights and machinists• Geologists and geophysicists• Steam-ticketed operators

Petroleum Sectors

• Exploration & Production (E&P)

• Oil Sands• Oil & Gas Services• Pipeline• Offshore

Current Oil & Gas Workforce (2011)

Career Options

What kind of careers are there?

• 1,000+ companies• Identify drilling prospects• Acquire land & mineral rights• Conduct public involvement• Contract service companies

Exploration & Production

Seismic Careers• Surveyors• Line Clearers• Seismic Drilling Crews• Data Acquisition & Recording

Resource:• Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors (CAGC) – www.cagc.ca

What kind of careers are there?

Services

Photos: Technicoil & Halliburton

Drilling & Completions Careers

• Drilling Rig Crews– Leasehands (Roustabout), Floorhands (Roughnecks) – Rig Technicians, Motorhands, Derrickhand, Driller– Rig Managers– www.rigtech.ca

• Service Rig Crews - Floorhands (Roughnecks), Derrickhand - Operators (Driller) - Rig Managers

- www.servicerigdrive.ca

• Resources:- Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling

Contractors (CAODC) - www.caodc.ca

What kind of careers are there?

Services

Photos: Technicoil & Halliburton

Petroleum Services Careers• Cementing Helper• Truck Driver• Fracturing Operator• Rigger• Snubber• Well Testing Assistant• Wireline Operator• Safety trainer• Environmental management• Waste treatment, recycling and disposal

• Resources:- Petroleum Services Association of Canada

www.psac.ca

What kind of careers are there?

Services

Photos: Technicoil & Halliburton

• Construction• Testing• Management• Public involvement

What kind of careers are there?

Pipelines

Photos: Spectra Energy & CEPA

• Upgrading bitumen• Processing natural gas• Refining crude oil

Processing

Photos: Altagas & Petro-Canada

What kind of careers are there?

• Mining, extraction and upgrading of bitumen in three main areas of Alberta:– Athabasca– Peace River– Cold Lake

Oil Sands

Map: Oil Sands Discovery Centre

What kind of careers are there?

Photos: Syncrude & Suncor

Hot Careers and Lots of Them!

Between 2012 and 2021, the overall number of jobs in the oil sands sector will increase to approximately

35,000!

Hot Jobs in the Oil Sands

• Steam-ticketed operators• Heavy equipment operators• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics• Facility operation and maintenance managers• Engineering managers• Petroleum engineers• Mechanical engineers• Primary production managers• Industrial electricians• Millwrights and machinists

Workforce Composition by Occupation Type – E&P and Oil Sands

Workforce Composition by Occupation Type - Services

Workforce Composition by Occupation Type - Pipelines

Tips for Job Seeker Asking Your Advice

Tips for job seekers interested in the oil and gas industry:•Understand the industry and the different sectors•Research oil and gas careers•Get your resume and cover letter ready•Practice your interviewing skills •Understand your transferrable skills•Research companies in advance•Be willing to re-locate

Resources

www.careersinoilandgas.com

Careers in Oil + Gas: Rich with Potential

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