Are oil and gas jobs in demand?

Oil and gas jobs, within the broader mining sector, are in demand, and this sector is expected to grow faster than is considered average between 2016 and 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There is currently a shortage of experienced workers in the field because this is an industry where specialized experience is vital. The most in-demand jobs are generally not entry level, such as geoscientists, drilling engineers and supervisors, subsea engineers, marine specialists, and pipeline engineers. People with software and programming skills are rated in demand as well, and these positions may all come with certification requirements.