All about the Oil and Gas industry

All about the oil industry 

   The Oil and Gas industry is not like any other industries you know, it is a complex mechanism that can affect the national security of a country, turn around the geopolitical situations or cause powerful environmental issues.  There are no simple aspects when it comes to the oil industry.  This is the true core of the economy; it’s the mechanism that “makes the world go round”.

   The last few years were characterized by a consolidation and re-organization of the oil industry.  Some of the major oil and gas companies that operate worldwide are Exxon Mobil, Chevron Texaco, BP or Royal Dutch or Shell as we all know it.   The larger oil companies have begun to develop a series of actions that increased the economical level of man countries at lower costs, while expanding in whole new areas around the globe.  This is possible because of the Oil and Gas industry is essential for the economical structure of every country, and the products of this industry have become indispensable on a background of ever increasing consume.

   The Oil and Gas industry reaches all the other industrial sectors, but its main activities are related to the processes of oil exploration and production, refining the oil and marketing of the cruel oil and the derivate products.

v     The advantages of the oil and Gas industry

   Those are products of the petrochemical sector, which is an important part of the oil industry.  Our everyday life is surrounded by the products of the oil industry that improve our lives.  Shampoo, the detergents, cosmetics, paint, plastics and many more are just few of the products of the refined oil.

   One might wonder what the alternatives were if the oil reserves would suddenly end. 

   The necessity of power is ever increasing, and the amount of electrical products also has an ascendant evolution.  More people and more have access to computers, even in the beginning those could be found only in big corporations or people who were passionate by computers.  Therefore, the oil industry will survive no matter the changes, because it is a major generator of electricity.  Another issue is that pollution is easier to be controlled from the oil stations than from the use of automobiles. 

   The demand for oil will be the same in even in few years, when electric cars will be used, incorporating combustion engines that have amazing performances or planes that function without jet engines.  This will happen in order to protect the environment from the pollution created by the oil powered machines and heating systems. In fact, the market for oil will still function.

v     The Downside of the Oil and Gas industry

   Even if there are many protection measures prepared in case of an oil spill in the seas and oceans all over the world, unfortunately, accidents can happen and the results can be devastating.  As a consequence, the economical impact will affect the coastal activities and those that exploit the natural resources of the waters.  In many of the situations, the damages are temporary, but if no measures are taken, the impact can be irremediable for the specifically marine habitat and local economy.

  

 

How can you find a job in the Oil and Gas industry?

How can one get to work in the Oil and Gas Domains (compulsory requirements)? 

  The Oil and Gas Industry is a vast domain, so if you haven’t worked before in this field of activity, it is hard to know what are the main requirements for an employee.  This industry is more than dealing with gas stations or drilling rigs, it is a domain that provides positions for almost any kind of professionals. 

   You will see that in the Oil industry, there are positions available for cooks, biologists, computer programmers or engineers, and you can even find jobs where no previous experience is required. Before applying for a job in the Oil and Gas Industry you should take in consideration the following compulsory requirements:

§         First of all, you need an overall good physical condition that will allow you to be able to lift at least 50 lbs. on a daily basis.  Therefore, if you have back problems or other affections that don’t allow you to do strenuous activities, than this is not a work field for you.

§         Other affections that would make it dangerous for you to operate with machines will also remove you from the applicants for a job in the oil industry.

§         No drugs!  Many of the companies will ask for a drug and alcohol screening before the employment, so it is recommended to be free of any drugs if you want to work in this industry.

§         Usually, the employees must have at least 18 years old.

§         You must be prepared to work hard, on difficult weather conditions and long work schedules.

§         For all the positions available in the oil domain courses like WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials System Information) or H2S Alive (Hydrogen Sulphide Alive) are essential for obtaining the job.

§         Some companies, depending on their activity, might require you to have safety tickets (for example, the rigs companies require a course in fall protection).

§         Additional qualities that can get you a job in the Oil Industry are: team work abilities, consciousness on safety issues, mechanical inclinations.

 

   Here are few tips that you can use when hunting for a job in the Oil and Gas Industry:

1.         You can take the training courses on any training facility in your city.  If you want to take the First Aid course, any Red Cross location will be a good place to start.

2.         The seismic exploration field is where plenty of available positions any time of the year are, and they will provide you all the necessary training courses.

3.         Make sure you have the proper clothing one you get the job, because the weather on the oil platforms can be harsh when you have to spend more than 14 hours for outdoor activities.

4.         Most of the jobs in the oil field are not stable, and you can be noticed any time that it has been a shortage of work.  Therefore, choose overseas rigs because they function all year and they can assure more work stability.  The disadvantage is that you need to have experience to find a position there.  We advise you to look for a catering job on overseas rigs.  There are many positions available and they require no experience.

 

 

      When looking for a job in the Oil and Gas Industry, it is less possible to get it without any training courses in your resume or previous experience in the field.  The good thing is that you don’t necessarily have to have qualifications in the oil industry, but in any other field of activity that operates in this complex domain.

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