What types of jobs are there in Oil and Gas?
Hundreds of thousands of people are employed in the Oil and Gas industry around the world. They work in a huge variety of jobs covering every stage from discovering new reserves through to delivering fuel to gas stations for you to put in your car.
You could be working in a shipyard building an oil rig or an FPSO. Or maybe you're a Dynamic Positioning Officer making sure the 3rd gen drillship you work on stays in place while it drills above 2,000 metres of water 50 miles offshore.
Perhaps you're a Mechanical Engineer, developing concepts for LNG projects, or building the next generation of petrochemical refinery.
Whatever it is, a career in Oil and Gas is sure to be varied and rewarding.
Jobs in the field of Oil and Gas
Oil & Gas Floorhand
Location: Edinburgh North
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Drilling, Completions & Geosciences
Experience: 2 years
Equipment Maintenance: Check and maintain floor equipment and drill string components regularly for smooth operation.Assist in preparation to run the drill stringExamine and maintain of drill floor equipmentAssist in tubular tripping operationsPrepare and operate pipe handling equipment as necessary for tripping, making connections, well testing and loggingAssist in preparation to run and cement casingAssist in nippling up choke and kill linesMaintain a high standard of rig house keepingRecognise the mud mixing systemRecognise the operation of the storage area and hopper systemKnow signals and safe working procedures for operation of man riding and air hoistsKnow lock-out and tagging procedures for equipment maintenanceCertifications (Training provided for some certificates)Certificate II in Drilling Oil/Gas RII2110 (on shore) – MANDATORYDrilling and Completions General Induction (DCGI) or Industry Safety Induction (ISI)Undertake First Response to FireOperate Breathing ApparatusApply First Aid (including CPR)Enter and Work in Confined SpacesGas Test AtmospheresWorking at HeightsGotcha KitWellsite Permit to Work – HolderOperate Vehicles in the field – 4WD
Oil & Gas Floorhand
Location: Edinburgh North
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Drilling, Completions & Geosciences
Experience: 2 years
Equipment Maintenance: Check and maintain floor equipment and drill string components regularly for smooth operation.Assist in preparation to run the drill stringExamine and maintain of drill floor equipmentAssist in tubular tripping operationsPrepare and operate pipe handling equipment as necessary for tripping, making connections, well testing and loggingAssist in preparation to run and cement casingAssist in nippling up choke and kill linesMaintain a high standard of rig house keepingRecognise the mud mixing systemRecognise the operation of the storage area and hopper systemKnow signals and safe working procedures for operation of man riding and air hoistsKnow lock-out and tagging procedures for equipment maintenanceCertifications (Training provided for some certificates)Certificate II in Drilling Oil/Gas RII2110 (on shore) – MANDATORYDrilling and Completions General Induction (DCGI) or Industry Safety Induction (ISI)Undertake First Response to FireOperate Breathing ApparatusApply First Aid (including CPR)Enter and Work in Confined SpacesGas Test AtmospheresWorking at HeightsGotcha KitWellsite Permit to Work – HolderOperate Vehicles in the field – 4WD
Brownfield Projects Lead- Tier 1 Oil and Gas Operator
Location: BRISBANE
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Construction, Commissioning & Operations
Experience: 3 years
In this role, you will collaborate closely with initiative owners to ensure seamless project handovers, setting realistic budgets and schedules to achieve project goals. You will align project prioritization with organizational objectives, working with the Project and Engineering Services Manager and other Project Leads. Engaging with stakeholders, you will define project scopes, methodologies, and justifications, ensuring all perspectives are considered.Manage and oversee all SIB & BF projects, ensuring they are delivered on schedule and within budget, realizing the expected benefits.Develop comprehensive business cases, analyze requirements, and secure necessary funding approvals.Manage project scope, adhere to internal processes, handle change management, and allocate funding effectively.Oversee project resource requirements, QA/QC standards, budget targets, and delivery timeframes.Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance for all project activities, mitigating risks for successful project outcomes.Communicate and report key project KPIs to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.Provide exceptional management to project managers and engineers, including performance management and development planning.Drive continual improvement within the PES team, enhancing systems, processes, delivery strategies, and team culture.
Rig Mechanic
Location: Brisbane
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Project Management & Services
Experience: 2 years
This will be a contract based role for upcoming drilling activity commencing immediately. An exciting opportunity to join a major international drilling company. Seeking Candidates ideally based in South East Queensland for work in the Surat Basin.The Rig Mechanic is responsible for the preventive, routine and non-routine maintenance of the land drilling rigs and for the repair of internal combustion engines, pumps, compressors and drilling related equipment of the rigs.Adhere (and ensure the adherence by other employees and contractors) to all company policies, procedures and Government regulations pertaining to the worksite.Rig mechanical maintenance including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.Maintain all company paperwork in a neat, timely and orderly fashion.Preplan operational needs, organize equipment and supplies, and conduct testing of systems as required.Promptly report all accidents, near-miss accidents, non-conformances, and safety hazards to his/her immediate superiorEnsure familiarity with all applicable work and safety procedures and promote implementation of same.Ensure that before any maintenance activity is started, a JSA and Lock-out has been installed the “work permit” has been signed.Adhere to all company policies, procedures and Government safety regulations pertaining to the worksite.Train junior members of the staff to services and repair mechanical equipment to assist with their development.Ensure all employees are working safely and are aware of any potential hazards.Maintain good housekeeping and safety practices in his/her working areas.Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons and respond to call outs 24hours.Ensure the Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are serviced and managed in accordance with OEM guidelines
Certification Officer
Location: Perth
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Construction, Commissioning & Operations
Experience: 2 years
Essential Responsibilities Actively ensure that all HSE procedures are followed at location.Adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System.Comprehensive certification for Facility inclusive of Cranes/ Davits, Racking, Electrical, Rigging, Ladders and accessories. This list will be reviewed and updated periodically based on the Company requirement and regulatory specification. Ensure that for Equipment, Instrument, Hoses, Spools and Iron Certification in order to comply with the operational requirements of the Base, Client and regulatory specification.Manage the Hoses, spool and Iron inventory. Equipment certification and registration with Worksafe Australia. Ensures certifications are all consolidated prior to project mobilisation. Update and maintain certification in Company’s database. Ensure that maintenance record generated is updated in Company’s database Co-ordinate with vendors to get equipment, spools and hoses certified/ inspected and recertified. Activities as delegated by Supervisor.
Administration Assistant (12 mth contract O&G)
Location: Perth
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Project Management & Services
Experience: 3 years
An insight to your responsibilities with include: Providing a wide range of administration support to the ProjectSupporting project correspondence process by using CDS (both internal and external correspondence)Maintaining desk plan / office plan / list of Company personnelManaging the organisation charts in SAPCoordinating and accomplishing sign off of key documentation for both Company and ContractorBooking flights / hotels / transfers and prepare travel requestCoordinating flights, accommodation and mobilisation of all direct and indirect employees to client sitesProviding support for a necessary working visa for team member
Companies and Projects we work with
Across all three main areas - upstream, midstream and downstream - we have clients with projects that need to be delivered.
We work with most of the "Supermajors" like Shell, Exxon, Chevron, Eni and Total, as well as a range of other Operators, EPCs and Service Companies; Schlumberger, Novatech, McDermott, Qatar Petroleum, SBM, Neptune and Wood to name a few.
When it comes to projects, you can expect to be involved in the leading examples of exploration, development and transportation of hydrocarbons. Pipeline projects like SouthStream, NordStream, Baltic Pipeline and TAP. LNG projects such as Kitimat, Sabine Pass or Qatar Gas Expansion.
Through Brunel you could be working on just about every continent, we have clients in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Guyana, Mozambique, Algeria, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia just to name a few.
Get in touch with us today and see what opportunities there could be for you.
Why work with Brunel?
For nearly 50 years we've been working with companies in Oil and Gas, helping them find the specialists they need to deliver their projects.
We'll help you find the job you want, in the country you want. Whether it's working on rotation as a contractor with all logistics taken care of by us, or helping you & your family relocate to a new country, our team of specialists will be there for you 24/7.
What sets us apart from other recruitment agencies? To be honest, most of them do a lot of the same things, but where we really are different is in the quality of the services we provide to both our clients and our contractors.
Firefighter job openings
We have dozens op job openings for firefighters. Preferably with Oil and Gas experience, but mining or power plant welcome too.
Relocation to the project site in Kuwait is taken care of by Brunel, as are other job perks like accommodation and food. These jobs are for 2 years, with an option to take longer. There are good benefits.