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 

Warehouse Coordinator - Oil & Gas

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Transport & Logistics

Experience: 3 years

Receipt and dispatch goods, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and delivery notes Verify material certifications and documentation in line with ISO 9001 standards Conduct regular cycle counts and stocktakes to ensure inventory accuracy Maintain clean, efficient, and well-organised storage areas for quick and accurate picking/packing Handle all products safely, including hazardous or sensitive goods Prepare orders for dispatch and liaise with freight providers and couriers to meet delivery deadlines Ensure goods are packaged appropriately and labeled clearly Assist in operating and maintaining warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) Participate in regular safety checks and maintain compliance with WHS policies Support the ongoing improvement of inventory systems and warehouse procedures Maintain a high standard of housekeeping across all warehouse zones Provide support across other warehouse or logistics tasks as required during busy periods

Field Service Specialist - Coal Seam Gas

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 4 years

We are seeking a hands-on technical professional to support field operations involving surface wellhead systems and pressure control equipment. This role involves travelling to various field locations to assist with the deployment, assessment, and functionality of high-integrity surface equipment critical to energy production. You'll be working as part of a wider team to ensure that systems are prepared, installed, and maintained in line with industry standards. Act as a field-based specialist supporting the setup and lifecycle management of surface wellhead systems. Liaise with site personnel to provide technical support and ensure procedures are followed during installation and operational phases. Monitor equipment performance and condition, providing feedback for potential system or design improvements. Execute mechanical and pressure integrity checks as per testing requirements, ensuring full traceability of all results. Organise site tools, components, and logistics in readiness for field deployments. Participate in job planning and post-operation reviews, offering insight into field challenges and successes. Support audits, risk reviews, and safety engagements while upholding strict HSE and operational standards. Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians or site operatives as needed.

Procurement Adviser

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Purchase

Experience: 3 years

The position plays a critical role in supporting Operational Maintenance, Contracts, Warehouse & Logistics and other business stakeholders by ensuring accurate and timely Procurement of goods and services to a high degree of data integrity in compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be a Subject Matter Expert in Procurement processes, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring alignment with company policies, risk management protocols and SOX compliance. Manage RFQ process including market engagement, vendor identification and negotiation, commercial evaluation and selection Procure competitively priced materials, services and equipment to the correct technical specification in an ethical, cost effective and timely manner Manage and maintain key relationships with internal customers, functional teams and other stakeholders Competent in Supplier Management as appropriate with a focus on problem resolution and improved supplier relationships and performance. Validate and be accountable for data accuracy - GLs, account assignment, Material Data, tax codes, links to outline agreements Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements Demonstrate competency in PO monitoring and identifying scope of supply discrepancies and pricing mismatches Administration and close out of Purchase Orders including changes, disputes and extensions Identify, escalate and help resolve PO issues to support timely receipt and payment Ensure compliance with internal procedures, risk management protocols and SOX controls

SMP Supervisor

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 5 years

Lead and supervise construction crews and subcontractors across brownfield and greenfield scopes, ensuring safe and efficient execution in line with HSE standards and site procedures. Coordinate with operations, engineering, and project management teams to resolve field issues, clarify scope, and provide constructability and technical support. Plan, track, and report on construction progress, including schedules, daily reports, KPIs, and productivity metrics. Ensure compliance with quality assurance, land access, cultural heritage, environmental, and stakeholder requirements. Drive workforce engagement and performance through toolbox talks, pre-starts, audits, and adherence to company HR and safety policies.

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.