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10 of the Most Popular Types of Oil And Gas Jobs in 2024

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The oil and gas industry encompasses a wide array of job types that have many different qualifications. To work on an oil rig, you must be physically fit and able to perform intermittent strenuous activity as well as possess an acumen for mechanics, repair, and technology. Prior experience is valuable, and many employers seek candidates with work history in manufacturing or the military. There are usually no formal education requirements for an entry-level floor hand position on an oil rig, though a high school diploma is often preferred. Senior positions, such as engineers, require a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the relevant field and previous industry experience. Jobs related to geology also require a college degree, with a preferred emphasis in oil or gas.

If you are interested in a job related to Oil And Gas, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Oil And Gas Jobs

  • Oil Gas Industry

    Oil Gas Industry is a common job search query. Most salaries for Oil Gas Industry jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $96,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Oil Gas Industry job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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  • Oil Gas Engineer

    Oil Gas Engineer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Oil Gas Engineer jobs pay between $108,500 (25th percentile) and $147,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Oil Gas Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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  • Oil Gas Analyst

    Salary range: $70,000-$110,500 per year

    Oil Gas Analyst is a typical job search query Most salaries for Oil Gas Analyst jobs pay between $70,000 (25th percentile) and $110,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Oil Gas Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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  • Oil Gas Sales

    Salary range: $53,000-$96,500 per year

    Oil Gas Sales is a common job search query. Most salaries for Oil Gas Sales jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $96,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Oil Gas Sales job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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  • Oil Gas Finance

    Salary range: $75,000-$109,000 per year

    Oil Gas Finance is a common job search query. Most salaries for Oil Gas Finance jobs pay between $75,000 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Oil Gas Finance job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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  • Oil Gas Consulting

    Salary range: $51,500-$81,500 per year

    Oil Gas Consulting is a common job search query. Most salaries for Oil Gas Consulting jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $81,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Oil Gas Consulting job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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  • Oil And Gas Recruiter

    The responsibilities of an oil and gas recruiter include preparing and posting jobs and finding the best candidates to fill open positions. In this career, you work with management to determine the requirements candidates should possess, develop staffing strategies, source and screen for ideal contractors, review resumes, schedule interviews, and select the best individuals for management to consider. Other duties include using approved social media channels to promote the brand and job openings, using other internet avenues to post listings, and leveraging networking opportunities, referrals, job fairs, and other recruiting avenues relevant to your local area. There are many positions within the oil and gas supply chain to recruit for, including positions in onshore and offshore drilling rigs such as members of the rig crew and more advanced positions. There are also jobs in refineries and with companies that collect oil and gas.

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  • Oil Gas Engineering Tech

    Salary range: $47,000-$72,000 per year

    Oil Gas Engineering Tech is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Oil Gas Engineering Tech jobs pay between $47,000 (25th percentile) and $72,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Oil Gas Engineering Tech job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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  • Oil Gas Production Foreman

    Salary range: $56,000-$80,500 per year

    Oil Gas Production Foreman is a typical job search query Most salaries for Oil Gas Production Foreman jobs pay between $56,000 (25th percentile) and $80,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Oil Gas Production Foreman job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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  • Oil Gas Strategy

    Salary range: $66,500-$135,000 per year

    Oil Gas Strategy is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Oil Gas Strategy jobs pay between $66,500 (25th percentile) and $135,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Oil Gas Strategy job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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