Title: Looking for a Job?
1Looking for a Job?
- Great Jobs and Challenging Careers Exist in the
Petroleum Industry
2Why jobs exist
Aging Workforce
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- relatively few oil and gas extraction workers
are in their teens or early 20s. Over 65 of the
workers in this industry are between 35 to 54
years of age. On average 40 of the industrys
workforce is expected to reach retirement during
this decade.
Human Resources The Missing Piece of the Energy
Puzzle Dr. William L. Fisher and Sarah J. Seals
Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission p. 5
3Who will fill the jobs
- Diversity
- Employers will need to develop practices to
attract and train - applicants from non-traditional employment groups
(women, - urban youth, immigrants and Aboriginal people) to
address the - supply issue.
- The Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada
- www.petrohrsc.ca
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Local stakeholders view diversity as an important
piece of the - puzzle. Husky Energy leads by example and has
filed a diversity - plan for the White Rose project.
4Video Clip 1
- Era of Discovery
- Industry Projects
5You will learn about
- A Labour Market Study of The Local Oil and Gas
Industry - Employers in the Industry
- Career Information
- Job Opportunities
6Video Clip 2
- Fuel for Thought
- Real Life Dramas in the Industry
7The Study examined the labour market
- Reviewed labour demand and labour supply
- Emphasis placed on supply and service sectors -
where most of the jobs exist
- Emphasis also placed on production phase of the
offshore oil industry in Newfoundland and
Labrador
845 employers interviewed
- Oil Companies
- Contractors
- Sub-Contractors
- Jobs are onshore, offshore and offshore as
needed - Jobs cover many broad categories
- See a list of Employers (profiles contacts) at
www.noianet.com
9The jobs are here
Contractors
Sub-Contractors
10Video Clip 3
- Onshore Players
- Direct and Indirect Jobs
11Over 340 Occupations in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Study shows career paths for some offshore
positions - Study lists over 80 difficult to recruit
occupations (pg. 6-20 E 1-2) - Go to www.noianet.com/pihrc to see
- List of Occupations (pg. F 1-11)
- Job Descriptions (pg. E 1-82)
- Career Paths (pg. D 1-13)
Hitching a ride to work
Drilling
1280 Difficult to Recruit positions
- Why do employers find these jobs hard to fill?
- Lack of experience in the oil industry
- Occupational shortages exist world-wide for some
positions e.g. experienced engineers
navigation/marine engineering officers - Some opportunities are short-term/project
employment - Some specialized positions only exist in small
numbers - Some specific training programs are not readily
- available
13Bigger Picture - challenges findingexperienced
employees
- East Coast
- Small industry few projects compared to North
Sea - Lack of offshore experience
- North Atlantic working environment
- Workers mobility concerns
- family considerations
- high tax rates
- competitiveness of compensation
- remoteness
14How companies recruit people
- 1st - Recruit at the entry level
- 2nd - Train internally develop skills required
to move through a career path - 3rd - Promote through internal Career
Progression programs - An example
- of a
- Career Path
Career Progression Directional Driller
-
Directional Driller
Driller
LWD Specialist
MWD Specialist Entry Level
MWD Specialist
Assistant Driller
Technologist Diploma
Mud Logging
Derrickman
Data Technician
Asst.Derrickman
Mud Logger
Sample Catcher
Roughneck
Roughneck
Sample Catcher Entry Level
Roughneck Entry Level
Geology Undergraduate
Post Secondary courses
15Schools do a good job
- Local, post secondary institutions are preparing
graduates well for entry level positions - Train youth from traditional and non-traditional
employment groups - Schools recognize that enhanced technology has
increased entry level qualifications required for
some offshore positions - Drilling and Well Services smart well
technology required in remote/harsh environments - Schools form partnerships with industry
- Promote career opportunities Provide student
employment assistance - Recruit faculty with diverse experience
- Secure targeted research funds
- Expose students to leading edge technology
- Secure grants to provide top notch facilities
- Create new programs e.g., Masters in Oil/Gas
Studies
16Industry cooperates with schools
- Reviews curriculum to ensure it meets industry
needs - Shares leading edge technology and services
- Makes donations
- Halliburtons Landmark Graphics
- division 18.4 million grant to MUN
- Grants scholarships
- Supports diversity programs
- Provides work-term placements
- Hires students from traditional and
non-traditional employment groups
17So why is it hard to find a job?
- Small Industry
- Currently only 3 projects Hibernia, Terra Nova
White Rose - 140 projects in the North Sea
- 340 projects in the Gulf of Mexico
- Some jobs are hard to fill but they are not going
unfilled
18Local opportunities exist
- Opportunities do exist for youth interested in
pursuing specific and challenging careers - To increase your opportunities to work in
Newfoundland and Labrador you need to - Obtain post-secondary training/education
- Employers prefer technical degree/diploma
programs - Engineering, Science, Marine, Technician and
Technology programs - May have to get experience elsewhere
- Return home to work
19 Great Engineering and Science positions exist
Category
Occupations
Engineering Science
- Drilling Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Piping Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer or Technologist
- Geophysicist
- Petrophysicist
- Reservoir Engineer
- Well Planning Engineer
- Subsea Construction Engineer
- Process Engineer or Technologist
- Geologist (Petroleum)
Education Engineering or
Science Degree or Diploma
Salary 50,000 - 150,000
(approximate range - entry
to senior level positions)
20Video Clip 4
21Excellent Marine positions exist
Occupations
Category
Marine
- Master Mariner
- Second Engineer
- Difficult to recruit for FPSO and
Semi-submersible drilling rigs because - Highly competitive international market
- Different marine roles on an FPSO e.g.,
command structure - Different shift rotation, 12 hours/21
days and work - assignments more varied
- Limited career progression one of
environment - Work experience does not qualify for sea
time required for - successive Transport Canada certificates
Education Related Degree or
Diploma
Salary 30,000 - 120,000
(approximate range - entry
to senior level positions)
22Great Drilling positions exist
Category
Occupations
Drilling
- Offshore Drilling Superintendent
Automated Drilling
Education Related Technical
Courses or Diploma
Salary 50,000 - 120,000
(approximate range - entry to senior
level positions)
23Excellent positions exist in Well Services
Occupations
Category
Well Services
- Directional Drilling Supervisor
- Casing Running Technician
- Fishing Tool Supervisor
- Completions Technician
- Entry Level Strategies used to attract
employees - Hire entry level, provide training and
experience, promote - Transfer to land rig operations for 6-24
months then entry - level offshore
- Onshore Tool Technician for 2 years, then
promoted to - junior technician position on offshore team
Education Technical Diploma
Salary 30,000 120,000
(approximate range - entry to senior level
positions)
24Great Trades and Technology positions exist
Category
Occupations
Technician/ Technologist
- Panel/Process Operator
- Mechanical Technician
- Electrical Technician
- Quality Control Technician
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Subsea Technician
Trades
- Welder
- Pipefitter Experience required in
- Industrial / heavy industry
- Exotic metals
- Project environment
Education Technical Diploma
Journeypersons Certificate
Salary 35,000 -
100,000 (approximate range - entry to senior
level positions)
25Video Clip 5
26Excellent positions exist in Inspection and
Specialty Services
Category
Occupations
Inspection Services
- Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Technician
- Tubular Drill Pipe Inspector
- Related experience required
Specialty Services
- Offshore Radio Operator
- Offshore Medic
- Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) technician
Related experience required
Education Related Courses Technical
Diploma or Degree
Salary 35,000 - 100,000
(approximate range - entry to senior level
positions)
27Great positions also exist in other categories
Category
Occupations
Emerging Occupations
- Health, Safety and Environment
Environmental Consulting
- Weather Forecaster
- Marine Biologist (fish health)
Supply and Service
- Account Manager
- Freight Forwarder
- Buyer
Education Related Courses Technical Diploma
or Degree
Salary
30,000 - 90,000
(approximate range - entry to senior level
positions)
28Summary
- Great jobs exist in many categories
- Learn more about the jobs available in the
industry - Visit the Virtual Career Fair at
www.careersinoilandgas.com - Complete post-secondary training or education
required for entry level jobs - Obtain related experience
29For more information
Please see your school copy of The Labour Market
Assessment Report and the video Fuel for
Thought or view them online at www.noi
anet.com/pihrc
30Video Clip 6
- Newfoundland and Labrador now on the Petroleum
Map - Dawn of a New Era