Oil And Gas Jobs In The UK Job Market

The UK oil and gas job market has sky-rocketed over the last few years, largely owing to the rise in natural resource consumption. More people own personal vehicles, which require gasoline and motor oil to run efficiently; homes of all sizes need natural gas for heating purposes; businesses consume a large amount of gas to fuel their operations. Under these conditions, oil and gas companies have become quite profitable in the United Kingdom and plenty of jobs have opened up. Young professionals need to disregard the myth that most of these jobs are low-paid or dangerous and realise that there are plenty of oil and gas jobs to match their ambitions. One of the best jobs in the UK oil and gas sector is that of 'Safety Inspector'. Safety inspectors can be employed by a natural resource provider, the government, or an independent agency.

In any event, safety inspectors check gauges, assess workplace safety, and provide recommendations or admonishment regarding the way a company is doing business, depending on its activities. One reason why safety inspectors are so important in the oil and gas market is that a slowdown in the production process or a lack of proper safety may lead to vital natural resources sitting in storage instead of going out to the consumer; another reason is the obvious risk of explosion and danger to life if safety standards are not applied. In the production arena, chemical engineers provide a vital service for oil and gas companies.

Chemical engineers provide the knowledge of chemical reactions and processes that is critical to determining appropriate production guidelines. For example, a chemical engineer at an oil company may determine that the mixture used to create motor oil can be improved by inserting a chemical that prevents engine corrosion. Graduates and young professionals with an extensive knowledge of chemistry and a desire to work in an important industry should consider UK oil and gas jobs. A final area in the oil and gas job market that is lucrative for employees is that of project management. Even the smallest oil or gas producer comprises a major undertaking, with various facilities devoted to the creation, distribution, and monitoring of natural resources. As such, executives often divide these tasks into small on-going projects, while assigning temporary projects to appropriate divisions.

Project managers are crucial to the bottom line of an oil or gas company, as every division and project area needs to be working efficiently to maximise profits. These management professionals will often work in determining transportation methods, improving storage, or overseeing critical production processes.

About the Author:
Stephen Trigg is the CEO of Quanta Consultancy Services, specialists in IT Jobs and Pharmaceutical Jobs, having provided Contract and Permanent Recruitment for many years.