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.
Konstrukteur (m/w/d) Anlagen- / Rohrleitungsbau
Location: Köln
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Planning & Control
Experience: 2 years
Eigenverantwortliche Erstellung von Verrohrungskonzepten unter verfahrenstechnischen Aspekten von der Konzeptentwicklung über Basic- und Detail-Engineering bis zur Montage für Anlagen der Branchen (Petro-) Chemie, Energie sowie Öl und Gas Anfertigung von Verrohrungsplänen, Isometrien, Stücklisten sowie Halterungszeichnungen auf Basis von R&I-Fließbildern Durchführung von Bestandsaufnahmen vor Ort Konzeptionelle Aufstellungsplanung Anfertigung von Ausschreibungsunterlagen Fachliche Betreuung des Planungsteams und Qualitätskontrolle der Planung Koordination der Schnittstellen zu anderen Fachabteilungen und Unterstützung bei der Projektabwicklung
E & I Supervisor
Location: Kakinada
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 5 years
Position: E & I Supervisor;YOE: 12 Years;Contract: Fixed Term Contract on Client Role (11 Months & Extendable);Location: Kakinada.
Instrumentation & Automation Engineer
Location: Surat
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 5 years
Position: Instrumentation & Automation Engineer;YOE: 15+ Years;Contract: On Contract rôle ;Location: Hazira Surat.
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
Electrical Designer
Location: Bangalore
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 3 years
Position: Electrical Designer;YOE: 5 + Years;Contract: Contract;Location: Bangalore.
Structural Designer
Location: Bangalore
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 4 years
Position: Structural Designer;YOE: 5 to 10 Years;Contract: On Contract role;Location: Bangalore.
Mechanical Engineer (FEED, Detail Engineering)
Location: Surat
Branche: Oil & Gas
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 5 years
Position: Mechanical Engineer;YOE: 15+ Years;Contract: On Contract Rôle ;Location: Hazira Surat.
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.
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.