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 

PSD Student Intern

Location: Kewdale - Perth WA

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Communications & Distribution

Experience: 2 years

Job Description: The Student Intern is responsible for gaining exposure to career opportunities within the oil and gas industry. The PRS student intern will be part of the PSD teams and support with appointed tasks in the job life cycle, for upcoming and ongoing projects. Such tasks can include but not limited to: HSE certification compliance Personnel movement/ logistics Resource coordination and planning PSD administration support Essential Skills Possess the ability to manage time and tasks effectively, solving problems and optimizing productivity. Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in every task undertaken. Command an excellent grasp of the English language in both written and spoken communications. Capable of handling multiple cases simultaneously, coordinating all aspects seamlessly. Able to collaborate effectively within a team. Ability to effectively engage and communicate well with both internal and external stakeholders.

Finance Manager

Location: Sale

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Key Responsibilities: Financial Management: Preparation of statutory financials, US GAAP reports, and management accounts for each Product Service Line (PSL). Oversee monthly management accounts and analysis of trends, forecasts, and corporate requirements. Coordinate annual budget plans and forecasts (quarterly, monthly, weekly). Analyse and disseminate financial and non-financial information for management. Ensure fiscal responsibility across all departments. Manage key projects, including acquisitions, systems implementation, and reporting processes. Provide recommendations on business opportunities and financial implications. Offer detailed cost analysis of products and services, supporting process and business improvement. Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with accounting standards. Process Management: Develop and maintain a robust accounting framework. Oversee the development of accounting software systems, ensuring they become the sole reporting application. Ensure finance processes and policies are documented, updated, and communicated across the business. General Accounting: Manage bookkeeping, including accounts payable/receivable, ensuring timely payments. Review fortnightly payroll, PAYG summaries, superannuation, payroll tax, and workers' compensation, ensuring compliance. Oversee timely reconciliation of bank accounts and provide cash flow forecasts. Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance and tax obligations (income tax, BAS, FBT returns).2/2 Risk Management: Ensure compliance with statutory, government, and ethical standards. Maintain best practices according to accounting, audit, government, and tax standards. Ensure adherence to the company's code of conduct. People Management: Manage the Finance Team, monitor performance, and implement KPIs. Mentor and coach team members for effective finance operations. Work with HR on training plans and conduct performance reviews. Mentoring and Coaching: Stay updated on industry changes and ensure relevant information is communicated to staff. Mentor team members to improve job performance. Facilitate regular team meetings and team-building activities. Reporting: Ensure timely submission of statutory and corporate reports, including annual audited financial statements and corporate tax returns. Develop and implement regular finance activity and project status reports. Liaise with management to review revenue, expenditure, and forecasts. Report people/performance issues to HR. Key Accountabilities: Work with minimal supervision from the General Manager/Regional Financial Controller. Supervise other personnel as required. Ensure personal and team safety and report unsafe conditions. Decision-Making Authority: Execute tasks with initiative, leadership, and minimal supervision. Safety Awareness: Comply with safety rules and regulations at all times. Participate in safety inductions and QHSE programs.

Receptionist

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 1 years

Greet and assist visitors in a professional and welcoming manner Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence Coordinate meeting room bookings and office supplies Assist with administrative tasks, including data entry and document management Support internal teams with clerical duties as needed Ensure the reception area is presentable and well-organized at all times

Hydraulic Workover Engineer

Location: Docklands

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 3 years

Key Responsibilities: Operational Coordination: Act as the primary operational and technical contact between teams and clients. Ensure smooth communication and collaboration across teams. Resolve operational and technical queries promptly, with support from management and relevant teams. Technical - Operational Oversight: Provide engineering support during Well Work operations, including troubleshooting equipment and operational issues. Ensure compliance with safety and performance standards. Monitor performance metrics and propose improvement actions. Manage NCRs and oversee corrective actions to ensure timely resolution. Project Support: Work with Well Work teams to ensure alignment with project goals. Assist with logistics, ensuring timely transport and movement of equipment. Collaborate with rig superintendents to plan and execute equipment moves. Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of equipment with logistics teams. Equipment Maintenance: Support rig superintendents in planning and executing maintenance schedules. Ensure equipment certifications are up to date and meet regulatory standards. Assist in managing inventory and procurement of critical spares and consumables to prevent operational delays. Personnel Competency Tracking: Collaborate with training departments to track field crew competencies and certifications. Ensure personnel meet safety and operational proficiency standards. Help develop and implement plans to address skill gaps within the team. Compliance & Safety: Ensure full compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations. Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Camp / Site Administrator

Location: Darwin

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 3 years

Coordinate all aspects of camp administration including accommodation assignments, meal scheduling, and transportation logistics for workers Serve as the main point of contact for workers' concerns regarding camp facilities and services Ensure all workers are compliant with site-specific policies and procedures regarding accommodation, safety and wellbeing Oversee the allocation and maintenance of camp facilities to ensure they meet the required standards for a safe and comfortable working environment Liaise with the site supervisors and project managers to ensure the camp is operating efficiently and any issues are promptly addressed Maintain accurate records of accommodation bookings, arrivals, departures, and other relevant administrative tasks Ensure compliance With Health, Safety, And Environmental (HSE) standards in all camp-related activities Assist in the coordination of medical and emergency support services if required Manage camp-related supplies, including provisioning and maintenance of essential items Communicate regularly with the Shutdown Team and contractors to keep everyone informed about camp-related matters

HSE Specialist

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: HSEQ

Experience: 3 years

Work closely with frontline and management team driving HSE excellence across a business where everyone is responsible for HSE. Coach and mentor supervisors and managers on building a strong HSE culture and accountability for HSE in their areas. Work closely with local and regional HSE teams as well as SME on specific risks relating to a Oil & Gas supply base. Provide support to and participate in emergency response arrangements, including the development and maintenance of procedures and training.  Develop and deliver HSE awareness and workforce engagement programmes as required.  Focus on the Health aspects of HSE especially mental health promotion among the site.

Wells Engineer

Location: Brisbane CBD

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Key Responsibilities: Technical Support & Planning Develop, review, and optimize well intervention and workover programs. Provide engineering support for daily operations across workovers, coiled tubing, wireline, slickline, and otherrigless activities. Troubleshoot well integrity and intervention challenges with innovative solutions. Ensure programs are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with best practices. Operational Excellence & Compliance Support operational risk management and incident investigations. Ensure compliance with internal company standards, regulatory frameworks, and industry guidelines. Collaborate with the well's operations team, service providers, and other engineering disciplines to align business objectives. Continuous Improvement & Cost Control Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in well intervention activities. Contribute to cost control, budget planning, and performance tracking of intervention programs. Drive innovation and optimization initiatives to enhance intervention and P&A efficiency.

Commissioning & Start-Up Process Engineer

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 4 years

Key Responsibilities: Troubleshooting & Process Support Identify and resolve process system issues across mechanical equipment and components. Develop technical solutions and prepare change documentation. Process Design & Operational Readiness Perform plant operability and troubleshooting studies. Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities to ensure system reliability. Conduct plant shutdown and startup simulations using HYSYS. Commissioning & Compliance Evaluate vendor packages for compliance and support equipment performance testing. Ensure adherence to Woodside's safety standards and industry regulations. Participate in safety reviews and promote a Zero Accident Philosophy. Project Coordination & Leadership Provide technical guidance and leadership for testing, startup, and operations. Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders. Review and manage commissioning/startup plans and schedules.

Shutdown Vendor Coordinator & Offshore Vendor Support

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 3 years

Liaising with Vendors and Company Operations focal regarding creation of job requests Communicating with respective facility planning and scheduling teams to gain insight into planned and upcoming work Onboarding / rostering and travel requirements Resource approvals & compliance checks for travel readiness Updating rosters for all Vendor requests Managing all contractor portal queries from Vendors and Company Operations Training and upskilling of Vendors on use of the contractor portal Offboarding once work scope requirements complete Working with Support personnel on problem resolution and escalation Establishing a handover process for Operations to manage the creation and maintenance of Job requests and the respective processes

Shipping and Marine Communications Officer/Load Master

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 4 years

Responsibilities Act as the primary focal point on site for information flow around LNG and condensate liftings, managing communications between internal and external parties. Assist in the management of LNG and condensate exports. Ensure pre and post shipment documentation and reports, including key commercial cargo documents, are provided promptly before, during, and after loading as per the lifter's instructions. Manage front-line conflicts or discrepancies between the terminal, ship, and buyers, and escalate issues to the appropriate parties when necessary. Maintain information and document links on the marine terminal page of the Chevron website. Act as the first point of contact for all matters related to the marine terminal. Undertake training and gain competence in the use of relevant monitoring equipment to provide communications covering the movement of marine vessels in the general vicinity of, and within, the jurisdiction of the marine terminal. Undertake training and clear competency requirements for the Load Master role. Assist in response to vessel emergencies at the terminal as required, following established procedures and lines of communication. Commitment to health, environment, safety, and Chevron best practices.

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.