Working in the Oil and Gas Industry

  1. Home Careers Working in the Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas is a vibrant and dynamic global industry. When you want an exciting career path, with long-term prospects and excellent benefits, this industry could be right for you.

Typical oil and gas industry careers

  • Geologist - identifies where reservoirs may exist
  • Geophysicist - visualises the reservoir’s shape
  • Petrophysicist - estimates parameters determining flow rates
  • Petroleum and Reservoir Engineer - defines optimal methods to extract and exploit the reservoir
  • Drilling Engineer - designs and supervises safe drilling of wells
  • Development Engineer - designs and constructs facilities, pipelines, etc
  • Lawyer - drafts agreements and contracts
  • Commercial - negotiates agreement terms
  • Economist - evaluates investment opportunities
  • Accountant - records and monitors financial activities
  • Human Resource Specialist - supports the attraction, recruitment, development and retention of employees

Cairn’s variety of jobs is almost endless. We also offer exciting opportunities to work overseas for those who seek international experience.