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 

HSE Specialist - Emergency Management (Onslow)

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: HSEQ

Experience: 4 years

Provide support and leadership to achieve an Incident and Injury Free Workplace through on-site engagements Champion work place safety with a focus on prevent SIFs Proactively share learnings that are related to construction Ensure that the project adopts safety principles of having safe guards in place that are functioning The role provides coaching and guidance in the safe and environmentally responsible execution of work scopes and supports the execution of emergency management practices. In addition, the role also provides day-to-day ERT business partner oversight Providing HSE advice and guidance to Wheatstone Plant Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams with a strong focus on practical application of workforce safety, occupational hygiene, Human and Organisational Performance and environmental compliance Undertaking safeguard assurance verification and validation activities for high-consequence work scopes Facilitating incident investigations and learning events using company approved incident investigation methodologies (eg 5-Whys, SAFE, Why-tree and Learning Teams) Building productive working relationships across HSE, Business Partners and other support teams to facilitate alignment and execution efficiency of HSE activities and processes Facilitating the execution of emergency management processes on-site

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Sale

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Oversee Offshore Maintenance Operations: Manage day-to-day maintenance activities on offshore platforms, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Lead Maintenance Technicians: Supervise and coordinate a team of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation technicians, fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. Collaborate with Planning Teams: Work closely with planners and schedulers to develop and validate maintenance plans, ensuring alignment with operational goals. Ensure Compliance and Safety: Monitor adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements, conducting regular safety audits and incident investigations. Manage Maintenance Budgets: Oversee maintenance budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring efficient use of resources. Implement Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and improve equipment performance. Respond to Emergencies: Act as a key member of the site emergency response team, providing leadership during incidents and ensuring swift resolution. Develop Team Skills: Provide training and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their professional growth and ensuring skill development.

Supply Base Lead

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 5 years

Ensure Goal Zero safety performance and compliance with all HSSE and operational standards Provide leadership and oversight to the Supply Base Operator, driving efficiency, compliance, and value delivery Manage operational planning, budgeting, and contractor performance, ensuring timely and cost-effective materials support Oversee logistics and warehouse processes to ensure accuracy in inventory, reporting, and KPI management Strengthen collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to ensure a first-time-right service culture Champion continuous improvement initiatives, driving safety, efficiency, and operational excellence

Pay & Leave Specialist

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 4 years

Regulatory Compliance and Technical Expertise Interpret and apply legislation including the Fair Work Act, WA Long Service Leave Act, and relevant Enterprise Agreements Support audit and remediation projects Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory changes such as payday superannuation Act as the key HR SME for pay and leave impacting policy and benefit reviews Change and Project Management Drive process improvement initiatives and system enhancements (mostly across platforms such as Workday, Service Now and Power Apps) to align with policy, reduce manual interventions and strengthen compliance. Support cross-functional projects in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and IT to resolve systemic issues and implement sustainable solutions Employee Communication and Engagement Respond to employee queries with clarity, ensuring understanding of entitlements and processes Develop and deliver communications around policy changes, audit and remediation outcomes, and benefit updates Partner with HRBPs and leaders to support workforce education and engagement on pay and leave matters

Senior Cost Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 4 years

Lead the development and maintenance of cost reporting dashboards using Power BI, applying advanced DAX to support project performance tracking, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting Prepare and present monthly cost reports, including earned value analysis Support change management processes Monitor project expenditures and commitments against approved budgets and funding Collaborate with estimating teams to validate and benchmark cost estimates Align cost data with project schedules and planning outputs Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance frameworks, and contractual obligations Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

E&I Site Representative

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Act as the company's on-site representative for all E&I project scopes executed offshore. Ensure all electrical and instrumentation work is performed safely and meets regulatory and company standards. Supervise contractors during installation, testing, and commissioning phases. Review and confirm workpacks, isolations, permits, and readiness for execution. Liaise with Project Engineers, Coordinators, and Planners to ensure schedule alignment and resourcing. Coordinate isolations, energisation activities, and interface with operations to minimise disruption. Monitor and report daily progress, quality, and safety performance. Support final commissioning, punch closure, and documentation handover. Maintain a strong safety culture and act as a key interface between project and operations teams.

Field HSE Specialist

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: HSEQ

Experience: 3 years

Lead, coordinate and deliver HSE inductions for all personnel (offshore and OSS) arriving on the Dampier site Act as the primary on‑site HSE focal point for all safety, health, and environmental matters during module receipt testing offshore Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walk‑downs to ensure compliance with site procedures, guidelines, legislation, and internal HSE standards Identify hazards, lead risk assessments (JSA / TRA / other), ensure control measures are implemented and monitored Investigate all accidents, incidents, near‑misses and non‑conformances; ensure root‑cause analysis and enforce corrective / preventive actions and lessons learned follow‑through Maintain, review and update HSE documentation (policies, procedures, work permits, safety alerts, manuals) ensuring availability and applicability onsite Monitor and track HSE KPIs and safety trends; produce and present regular reports to management to drive improvement

Mechanical Site Representative

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Lead the execution of mechanical, piping, and structural scopes on a live offshore facility. Ensure all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and industry regulations. Act as the company representative offshore, coordinating with contractors and operations teams during execution. Support pre-execution readiness reviews with Project Engineers, Planners, and Coordinators. Validate resources, materials, and logistics are in place ahead of mobilisation. Oversee risk assessments, work permits, isolations, and mechanical readiness activities. Collaborate with Operations to minimise production impacts and maintain safe work boundaries. Provide daily reporting on project progress, safety performance, and completion status. Ensure workpacks and handover documentation are finalised and closed out to company standards.

Sales Manager - Valves

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 3 years

Develop and execute strategic sales and marketing plans to achieve regional booking targets Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and channel partners Identify growth opportunities through market intelligence and customer insights Lead commercial negotiations and manage proposal strategy with cross-functional teams Oversee local office operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and engagement excellence

Planning Electrical Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Provide electrical engineering support for maintenance campaigns, MOCs, and technical workpacks Assist with capital project scopes, remediation, and turnaround readiness activities Optimise maintenance strategies and support root-cause investigations of significant electrical defects Deliver assurance on electrical integrity and Safety & Environmental Critical Elements Collaborate with site execution teams and provide backfill coverage when required Identify improvement opportunities based on operational feedback and data analysis Support Technical Authorities and participate in engineering governance and compliance reviews

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.