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

Ingenieur (m/w/d) Verfahrenstechnik

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undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Construction, Commissioning & Operations

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Verfahrenstechnische Planung und Auslegung von prozesstechnischen Anlagen Erstellung von Massen- und Energiebilanzen Erstellung von Fließschemata, technischen Spezifikationen und Anlagenlayouts Auslegung von verfahrenstechnischem Equipment, Instrumenten und Armaturen Herstelleranfrage und technische Unterstützung bei der Beschaffungsphase Sicherheitsbetrachtungen Sicherstellen des Engineering Prozesses und Dokumentation des Projektes Terminplanung, Kostenschätzung, Qualitätssicherung Schnittstellenfunktion in der VT zwischen Kunde, Projektteam und Lieferanten Vor Ort Aufnahmen

Projektmanager / Projektleiter Anlagenbau

undefined: Köln

undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Project Management, Consultancy & Auditing

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Eigenverantwortliche Bauleitung und Projektabwicklung in der Ausführungsphase im Anlagenbau Verantwortung für Sicherheitsmanagement und Arbeitsschutz sowie Gewährleistung von Montagestandards Terminplanung, Kostenkontrolle und Personaldisposition Erarbeitung von Montagestrategien und Baustelleneinrichtungsplänen Führung und Bearbeitung des gesamten Baustellenschriftverkehrs sowie der Bautagebücher Führen von Baubesprechungen, Bauleiterrunden und Toolbox-Meetings inkl. Berichterstellung Teilnahme an Koordinationsbesprechungen Ansprechpartner für unsere Projektleiter Unterstützung beim Claim-Management Bauüberwachung, Begleitung von Abnahmen und Inbetriebnahmen Überwachung und ggf. Prüfung von Planungsleistungen/Dokumenten Koordination von Nachunternehmern

Konstrukteur (m/w/d) Anlagen- / Rohrleitungsbau

undefined: Köln

undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Planning & Control

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Eigenverantwortliche Erstellung von Verrohrungskonzepten unter verfahrenstechnischen Aspekten von der Konzeptentwicklung über Basic- und Detail-Engineering bis zur Montage für Anlagen der Branchen (Petro-) Chemie, Energie sowie Öl und Gas Anfertigung von Verrohrungsplänen, Isometrien, Stücklisten sowie Halterungszeichnungen auf Basis von R&I-Fließbildern Durchführung von Bestandsaufnahmen vor Ort Konzeptionelle Aufstellungsplanung Anfertigung von Ausschreibungsunterlagen Fachliche Betreuung des Planungsteams und Qualitätskontrolle der Planung Koordination der Schnittstellen zu anderen Fachabteilungen und Unterstützung bei der Projektabwicklung

Bauingenieur / Bautechniker (m/w/d)

undefined: Köln

undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Construction, Commissioning & Operations

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Ingenieurtechnische, konstruktive Planungen im CAD von Bauvorhaben mit Schwerpunkt Industrie- und Anlagenbau, wie Stahlbaukonstruktionen und Massivbau im CAD Entwurf und Berechnungen des Tragwerks von Ingenieurbauwerken sowie von sonstigen baulichen Anlagen Sicherstellung einer termin- und qualitätsgerechten sowie auftragskonformen Durchführung von Planungsleistungen Bestandsaufnahmen vor Ort Mitwirkung in allen bautechnischen Projekt- und Leistungsphasen Mithilfe bei der eigenständigen Erstellung von Leistungsverzeichnissen

Mechanical Engineer (FEED, Detail Engineering)

undefined: Surat

undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Engineering & Design

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Position: Mechanical Engineer;YOE: 15+ Years;Contract: On Contract Rôle ;Location: Hazira Surat.

Contracts Engineer

undefined: Perth

undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Project Management & Services

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A window to your responsibilities will include Contract Administration / Subcontract Administration /Cost Control / Procurement / Risk Management. Providing guidance to the Project Team to ensure adherence to the requirements of the main contractEnsuring that all notification to the client are issued within the timeframe set out in the main contract Preparation, issue, negotiation and settlement of claims and variations to the client, working in collaboration with the Project ManagerProviding assistance to the Project Manager to produce the Project Execution Plan including a detailed subcontracting and procurement planMonitoring and updating the subcontracting plan to ensure that key dates within the master project schedule are achievedPreparation of “Invitation to Tender” packages in conjunction with Project EngineersEvaluation of tenders, negotiation with tenderers and preparation of “Recommendations of Award” for approval by the Project Manager and Senior ManagementDevelopment of the “Work Estimate” in conjunction with the Cost Engineer and Project ManagerForecasting of cost at completion for major subcontractors and suppliersForecasting of final project revenueEnsuring the terms and conditions of the Purchase Orders are appropriate for the nature of the goods or services being obtained and that the requirements of the main contract are incorporated into the purchase order on a ‘back to back’ basis where appropriateFacilitate internal and external Risk Workshops and maintain the Project Risk register

Instrumentation & Automation Engineer

undefined: Surat

undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Engineering & Design

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Position: Instrumentation & Automation Engineer;YOE: 15+ Years;Contract: On Contract rôle ;Location: Hazira Surat.

E&I Supervisor

undefined: Chinchilla

undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Construction, Commissioning & Operations

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Our client is seeking an experienced E&I Supervisor to help oversee activities for upstream O&G projects. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in line with quality processes and procedures.Responsibilities – To include but are not limited too:Supervise blue-collar project teams during construction activities and ensure the safe execution of daily construction activities.Maintain the schedule of construction activities.Deliver projects in accordance with quality processes and procedures.Direct sub-contractors to achieve project deliverables.Interface with operations and management to resolve issues.Provide advice on best practice execution methodologies.Monitor workforce performance and ensure tasks are performed safely.Review and assess work-packs from engineering for constructability.Abide by approved land access requirements.Maintain a close working relationship with third-party services/groups.Provide technical advice and troubleshooting for the field construction team.Manage and monitor daily field construction activities.Ensure activities align with company policies and procedures.Complete benchmarking/KPI data as required.Provide daily reports of construction activities to management.

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

undefined: Bangalore

undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Engineering & Design

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Position: Instrumentation and Controls Engineer;YOE: 10 + Years;Contract: On Contract;Location: Bangalore.

Civil Engineer

undefined: Surat

undefined: Oil & Gas

undefined: Engineering & Design

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Position: Civil Engineer;YOE: 15+ Years;Contract: On Contract Rôle ;Location: Hazira Surat.

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.

Firefighter job openings

We have dozens op job openings for firefighters. Preferably with Oil and Gas experience, but mining or power plant welcome too.


Relocation to the project site in Kuwait is taken care of by Brunel, as are other job perks like accommodation and food. These jobs are for 2 years, with an option to take longer. There are good benefits. 

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