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Careers in the Oil & Gas Sector
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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
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Helpers, Labourers and Semi-Skilled Workers
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Types of Jobs in this Category
Drilling
Pipeline Transportation
Seismic
Well Services
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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
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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
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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
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Operators
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Types of Jobs in this CategoryOperators
Drilling RigPlant & FacilitySeismicField ProductionWell ServicesControl CentreHeavy Equipment
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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
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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
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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
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Technicians
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Types of Jobs in this CategoryTechnicians
Chemical Technicians Electrical Technicians Oil & Gas Transportation Technicians Geological, Seismic & Mineral
Technicians Warehouse Technicians Well Testing Service Supervisors
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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
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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
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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
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Technologists
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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
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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
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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
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Trades
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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
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Welding
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Heavy Duty Mechanic
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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)
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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
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Career Path
Can work for a company or as a private operator
Expecting shortages in many trades over the next few years
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Specialty Business Services
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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
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Education and Training
Various qualifications, experience and knowledge required – these are specialists in their area
Most require post-secondary education and industry knowledge
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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
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Career Path
Require several years experience and industry knowledge
Not entry level jobs Can advance to managerial levels within
specialty
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Geosciences Professionals
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Types of Jobs in this CategoryGeosciences Professionals
Geochemists
Geologists
Geophysicists
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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
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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
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Engineers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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