Occupational Summaries

Occupational Summaries were created by the Petroleum HR Council of Canada and funded by  Government of Canada's Sector Council Program, to spotlight a variety of unique careers in the oil and gas industry. Want to learn about becoming an Automation Engineer? What about a Marine Deck Officer aboard a floating drilling/production platform? You can find out about these careers and more from the Summaries, which provide a quick snapshot on work conditions, education, skills and minimum qualifications to get your career started in oil and gas. The Occupational Summaries also contain a listing of resources and quick tips to help you snag that big break in oil and gas!

So what are you waiting for? Read on for more information on these exciting occupations:

• Automation Engineers
• Chemical Process Engineers
• Chemical Process Technologists and Technicians
• Civil Engineering Technologists
• Control Centre Operators - Pipeline Transmission
• Cost Engineers
• Drilling and Service Rig Helpers, Labourers and Semi-skilled workers
• Drilling and Service Rig Operators
• Electrical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Geoscience Technicians
• Geoscience Technologists
• Geotechnical Engineers
• Heavy Equipment Operators
• Health and Safety Professionals
• Joint Venture Representatives
• Land Negotiation and Administration Professionals
• Marine Deck Officers and Crew
• Marine Engineering Room Crews
• Mechanical Engineers
• Offshore Oil and Gas Engineers
• Oil and Gas Marine Specialists
• Oil and Gas Transportation Operators
• Operations Accounting and Regulatory Reporting Professionals
• Petroleum Engineers
• Petroleum Geochemists
• Petroleum Plant and Facility Operators
• Pipeline Engineers
• Pipeline Transportation Helpers, Labourers and Semi-skilled workers
• Quality Control and Inspection Professionals
• Regulatory Affairs Professionals
• Seismic Helpers, Labourers and Semi-skilled workers
• Seismic Operators
• Stakeholder Relations Professionals
• Trades in Oil and Gas
• Well and Facility Asset Management Professionals
• Well Services Helpers, Labourers and Semi-skilled workers
• Well Services Operators

*Please note the Petroleum HR Council is unable to supply printed copies of the Occupational Summaries. Users are welcome to download and print the summaries at their own convenience.