| In today's society, news headlines are fixated on the | | | | can expect to earn up to $105,000, which is usually |
| price of oil and gas, as overseas negotiations and an | | | | contingent upon the amount of experience you |
| ongoing battle in the Middle East continue to affect | | | | possess. |
| the perception of this vital commodity. However, | | | | Gas Supply Manager |
| behind the scenes - there are plenty of employees | | | | As a gas supply manager, you are responsible for |
| who make decisions, transport the oil, and facilitate | | | | getting a hold of the required supplies of gas for |
| business deals for the United States. When looking to | | | | various companies. Contract negotiation with |
| learn more about the careers centered on oil and | | | | acceptable sources become a major part of this job, |
| gas, consider the following employment possibilities: | | | | as well as making sure that all conditions are fulfilled. |
| Exploration Manager | | | | You will oversee the appropriate transport and |
| Discovering vital oil and gas deposits is a valuable job | | | | storage of these gas supplies. Over time, you will |
| in this day and age that will only continue to increase | | | | create a working relationship with suppliers. A |
| in importance as resources become scarcer. An | | | | bachelor's degree is required for this position - |
| exploration manager leads and operates the | | | | coupled with at least 10 years of experience in the |
| expeditions to discover more oil and gas. While | | | | field. Experience in a related area is also accepted. |
| evaluating the possibilities and value of a potential | | | | The average yearly salary for a gas supply manager |
| site, knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations | | | | is found between $89,001 and $136,754. |
| is a must. A bachelor's degree (and preferably a | | | | Rate Analyst |
| master's degree) is required in this field. Those with | | | | Energy operational costs are the focus of this |
| eight to 10 years of experience are most likely | | | | particular job, which has employees analyzing the |
| chosen for this position. The average yearly salary | | | | gathering and transporting rates for gas. Having |
| for this career choice is between $157,665 and | | | | knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
| $208,954. | | | | policies is a must with this career. Most often, an |
| Oilwell Pumper | | | | advanced degree within an area of specialty is |
| While you are quite familiar with the employee who | | | | expected. The majority of rate analysts have four to |
| may pump your gas at a service station, have you | | | | six years of experience in the field already under |
| ever stopped to think how oil is manufactured? An | | | | their belt. A variety of different tasks are expected |
| oilwell pumper is responsible for the daily maintenance | | | | of this job position, which typically earns between |
| and care of oil wells. They operate the injection | | | | $61,482 and $78,854. |
| equipment and oversee oil production - making sure | | | | Electric and Gas Operations Superintendent |
| to keep in line with standard operating procedures. | | | | As an electric and gas operations superintendent, |
| This kind of pumper will keep reports and make | | | | your responsibility is to oversee the work crews in |
| assessments of the volume and pressure of gas and | | | | charge of constructing, maintaining, and repairing |
| oil contained inside of a well. A high school diploma or | | | | systems associated with electricity and gas. A |
| its equivalent is needed for consideration. Zero to | | | | superintendent creates plans and watches over the |
| two years of experience within the field is | | | | process of their employees by managing crew |
| suggested, as you should display a familiarity | | | | supervisors. A bachelor's degree is sometimes |
| regarding the concepts, practices, and procedures | | | | required for this position, as well as at least eight |
| within this particular field. Usually, a supervisor or | | | | years of experience within the field. The job also |
| manager manages their progress and projects. The | | | | centers on a variety of various concepts, practices, |
| typical salary for this job is between $35,348 and | | | | and procedures. In this particular career path, |
| $57,176. | | | | extensive experience and judgment truly come in |
| Pipeline Engineer | | | | handy when planning and setting goals. Of course, a |
| A pipeline engineer may work with natural and/or | | | | superintendent is expected to lead and guide the |
| liquid gases - heading projects; working with | | | | work of other employees. The earning potential for |
| operations and marketing; selecting pipeline routes; | | | | this job is between $71,607 and $106,982. |
| reviewing construction sketches; conducting financial | | | | College Courses |
| tracking and reporting; and provide technical training | | | | To get an idea of the potential college courses |
| to other members of the staff. The ideal candidate | | | | associated with a career in oil and gas - you may |
| for this type of position has five to 15 years of | | | | face Oil & Gas Field Operations, Hydrocarbons, |
| experience in transmission size pipeline engineering, | | | | Oil Field Production, Oil Field Processing, intense labs, |
| and a bachelor's degree in engineering. Preference is | | | | field experience, and testing on wastewater |
| usually given to those with a PE certification. The | | | | treatment, crude oil handling, artificial lift systems, and |
| salary for this job varies. For instance, in Texas - you | | | | drilling techniques. |