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 FEATURES
4 HIRING PICKS UP AS STORM CLEARS
The oil and gas industry begins to bounce back from the
2008 recession

10 SALARIES SET FOR EPIC GROWTH

Industry sees increase in salaries in 2010 p20

26 THE MOST AWESOME O&G CITIES

Special focus on the top 10 most exciting and promising cities

44 HOT INDUSTRY JOBS

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18 THE ENDLESS HUNGER OF TORE HALVORSEN
Learn more about the man who has been with FMC
from the start of its subsea system success

20 DANOS IS ALL IN AT 21
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24 TRACY KROHN LIVES LIFE IN

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FROM THE CEO
In 2010, Dice Holdings was
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privileged to acquire two businesses dkent@rigzone.com
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community, Rigzone Editor-in-Chief
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HIRING PICKS UP
AS THE STORM CLEARS
By Jaime Kammerzell

The oil and gas industry is finally

bouncing back from the economic
and job recession that hit in 2008. Portraits by Debbie Porter
 I see nothing but growth and opportunity.
~ Liz Thomas, Director of Recruitment, Smith Businesses, Schlumberger
Liz Thomas, Director of Recruitment,
Smith Businesses, Schlumberger, says
it is a much better market today. “I don’t
see that changing. I see nothing but
growth and opportunity.”
Though Bob Glover, general manager,
and Alan Waugh, recruitment manager, at
Brunel Energy Inc., agree that the market
has improved, they warn that we’ll never
see the boom times again.
Looking back to the boom period of
steadily rising and then skyrocketing
oil prices, the fundamental principles of
supply and demand were aligned to drive
prices to new highs. To put it simply, from
2004 through 2008 oil prices increased
because world petroleum consumption
increased dramatically as the world
economy accelerated while production
struggled to keep pace. For example, in
2006 and 2007, the global gross domestic
product increased by 10.1%. However,
production from mature North Sea and
Mexican fields decreased slightly and
Saudi Arabian production decreased by
850,000 b/d. Also during this period,
Chinese oil consumption grew by 870,000
b/d, but no additional oil was being
produced to offset the demand.
The surge in oil prices was an important
contributing factor to the economic
recession that began in Q4 2007. The price
of oil doubled between June 2007 and
June 2008, and the price of gas reaching a
near-record high at $133.92 (more than $4
per gallon for gasoline) in June 2008.
With the series of major shocks to the
financial markets that came about in
Q3 2008, the nascent recession that had
been growing for several quarters truly
took hold. As some of the world’s largest
financial institutions began to look at risk
of collapsing and governments stepped in
to prop them up, many companies’ worst
fears began to be realized as access to
capital became restricted, people lost jobs,
and demand for almost every product and
service decreased.
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LIZTHOMAS
POSITION:
Director of Recruitment
COMPANY:
Smith Businesses; Schlumberger
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
20 years
FACT:
Thomas previously worked for
Smith but left in 2007 to work
for Oceaneering as a global re-
cruiting manager. She returned
to Smith in 2010, a month
before the merger with Schlum-
berger, specifically to be part of
the world’s largest oilfield
service company.
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NYMEX LIGHT CRUDE OIL PRICES
CRUDE AVG
$160
$140
$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
‘06 ‘07 ‘08
As Glover explains, “We saw oil prices
increase dramatically and costs were
spiraling out of control. This coupled
with the global financial meltdown made
financing more uncertain. Companies
started hording cash.”
In what amounted to a rather vicious
cycle, companies across nearly every
industry and country began to tighten
their belts to better survive a period of
impending tough times, letting people
go to cut expenses. As people lost
their jobs, they cut back on spending,
further reducing demand for almost
every product and service in the global
economy. Falling consumer demand
pushed many companies to cut back
on production, which brought about
more layoffs and continued the cycle
of slowing activity. With businesses
and individual consumers demanding
less energy, the imbalance between oil
supply and demand shifted quickly from
shortfall to surplus, driving oil prices
down more than $90 by February 2009
when NYMEX crude prices fell
below $40 for the first time since
2004.
These broader trends in the
worldwide economy and
the oil and gas industry were
mirrored in the hiring activity of
employers in the industry. Rigzone.
com’s Career Center saw a steady rise in
hiring activity through Q3 2008, closely
correlated with the rise in oil prices.
As companies searched for qualified
‘09 ‘10 ‘11
candidates to help expand their ranks,
the number of new job opportunities
being posted on Rigzone each month
more than tripled from January 2006
when there were about 900 jobs posted
compared to the 2,700 new jobs being
made available in October 2008.
Not only did the number of new job
opportunities steadily increase with oil
prices, average levels of compensation
also moved higher as well. In 2006,
industry compensation averaged just
below $106,000 per year across a
wide array of positions. By 2007, that
average had moved above $109,000
per year.
However, that all changed in late 2008.
Oil companies panicked in Q4 2008 and
Q1 2009 as the price of oil dropped.
Lay-offs were extensive and the growth
in hiring activity that had been ongoing
for the previous four years came to a
halt. This was clearly visible in the job
market where the number of new jobs
being posted to Rigzone plummeted
nearly 50% between the start and end of
Q4 2008. While hiring activity typically
recovered significantly each January,
throughout 2009 the level of hiring
remained well below 2008 levels.
From the candidate perspective, the
boom years of 2006 through 2008 had
provided a wide array of opportunities
for candidates looking to move up
in their careers. Many companies
were desperately looking for talented
 APPLICATIONS PER JOB
FROM JANUARY 2006 TO FEBRUARY 2011
source: rigzone.com

50

45
level of hiring activity as represented by
40
the number of new jobs being posted has
35
continued to rise, surpassing even the
30
levels seen in 2008.
25

20 Not only are oil prices and job opportunities

15
10
5
-
2006 2007 2008
personnel, so opportunities abounded.
Looking at Rigzone’s Resume Activity
Index, a measure of job seeker interest
levels relative to the overall Rigzone
membership, the level of job seeker
activity inched upwards throughout 2006
and 2007 as more candidates investigated
potential opportunities for earning a
better income. During the 2006 to 2008
timeframe, the number of jobs for which
a given candidate applied remained fairly
steady, moving up slightly in 2008. At the
same time, the number of people applying
for each job opportunity held relatively
steady. All of these factors point to a
more candidate-friendly job environment
in which job applicants have an array of
options available.
2009 2010
this trend as the line sloped downward in
2010, indicating that fewer people were
looking for new jobs and the workforce
was more stable.
The price of oil recovered to Q4 2007
levels in Q4 2010 as the global economic
market improved. Today, the weak
dollar, economic improvement, and
uncertainty in the Middle East continue
to fuel its rise. In fact oil hit $113/bbl on
April 8, 2011.
Likewise, as the price of oil improved,
the number of new jobs being listed with
Rigzone.com’s Career Center jumped
nearly 80% between December 2009
and January 2010. Since that time, the
on the rise, but compensation as well.
Rigzone.com’s ongoing salary survey
(salary.rigzone.com) shows that in January
and February 2011 worldwide industry
2011 compensation rose nearly 7% from 2010
to an average of $103,000 today. Though
this is an improvement, salaries have not
recovered to the $107,000 average seen
in 2008.
“Today the job market is buoyant
and continues to grow,” Glover says.
“Operating companies are feeling more
confident that some of the heat has been
taken out of the crazy prices,” Glover
explains. Thus, the rate for products,
services and people has calmed down
to a more manageable level, and the
operating companies are more confident
that they are getting a fair price for staff
and services.
Brunel Energy reports that hiring
companies are looking for good value

However, with the slowdown in hiring that

began in late 2008 came a sea change in NEW JOBS
job seeker activity. The Resume Activity POSTED BY YEAR
Index peaked in Q1 2009, reaching an all- source: rigzone.com
time high, and pointed to a changed job
market in which more people were seeking
work out of necessity. Concurrently, the
AR
number of jobs to which each candidate YE
applied increased 40% and the number
of applications per job opportunity nearly 2006
doubled. Together, these numbers paint a JO
BS
picture of a very different oil and gas job 2007
market in 2009 – one marked by a higher
level of desperation for finding a new job 2008 30
3000
in the wake of layoffs and hiring freezes. Other
2500
Management / Support 2009 2000
Although oil prices began to rise in mid- Production & Specialty Services 1500
2009, many oil companies didn’t feel Drilling 2010 1000
the impact until late in Q4 2009. The Engineering 500
2011
Applications per Job graph above reflects

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ALANWAUGH
POSITION:
Recruitment Manager
COMPANY:
Brunel Energy Inc.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Waugh has been with Brunel for
8 years. The last 3 years he’s
been in the Houston office. Prior
to that, he was in the Glasgow,
Scotland office.
FACT:
Waugh grew up 12 miles
away from Houston’s namesake
in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Population:6,610.
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AVERAGE $115,000
SALARIES $110,000
FROM 2007 TO 2011 $105,000
source: rigzone.com $100,000
Average Salary
$95,000
Offshore Average Salary
Onshore Average Salary $90,000
$85,000
for their money. According to Waugh,
the majority of the industry is looking
for people to “diversify in a number of
disciplines, instead of one focus, which
is one way they are cutting costs. For
example, hiring companies are not just
looking for cost engineers, but cost
engineers with planning experience.”
Thomas concurs. She says that
Schlumberger is hiring to keep up
with the needs of its global customers.
Engineers – field, maintenance,
drilling, project, design, all types –
are in high demand. Schlumberger
is also looking for field specialists,
maintenance technicians, geologists
and rig managers. From the Smith side
of the merged group, Thomas sees a
JOB POSTINGS
BREAKDOWN BY JOB FUNCTION
source: rigzone.com
12%
12%
21%
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
need in manufacturing – machinists,
machine operators and NDT (Non-
destructive Testing) inspectors.
In line with Schlumberger’s hiring
needs, engineering positions continue
to dominate the field of new job
opportunities on Rigzone, accounting
for more than 40% of the new positions
being made available each month.
Waugh and Glover also point to a skill
shortage in the industry right now. As
seasoned staff retires, the market is
tasked to find skilled young people to fill
those gaps.
While Thomas also sees Baby Boomers
leaving the market, she says that
Engineering & Geoscience
Management/Support
Oilfield Service & HSE
Drilling
Maritime & Trades
Production
9% 6%
41%
AVERAGE BOBGLOVER
$180,000
$160,000

SALARIES $140,000
$120,000
POSITION:
OF OIL & GAS WORKERS $100,000
General Manager

source: rigzone.com
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
2009 Salary $20,000
2010 Salary
$0
Schlumberger has such a large number
of employees – 110,000, in fact – that
it tends to pull from internal sources to
fill those positions. However, she does
recommend that out-of-work mid-level
and senior level oil and gas industry
workers update their resume, target
specific companies, and network. “Don’t
rely on the way you used to look for
a job,” Thomas advises. “Use social
media, like LinkedIn.com, and attend
networking events.”
COMPANY:
Brunel Energy Inc.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Glover has worked in the oil
Entry Level Mid -Career Sr Level and gas recruitment industry
for over 12 years.
FACT:
“I’m originally from Scotland,
geologists. Entry level employees who but I got to Texas as fast as
landed in one of these fields earned an
I could…”
average of $72,400 in 2010.
The most desirable candidate must be
willing to relocate anywhere in the world.
“Coming out of school, someone who
has the mindset of borderless career, who
is open for rotation and relocation can be
sent anywhere,” Thomas says. “It gives
the candidate the opportunity to learn
and grow.”

Rigzone.com has tracked mid-level While economic uncertainty still remains

and senior level jobs with the highest in some corners, and the longer-term
annual salaries. Directional drillers, effects of $100-plus oil prices remain
subsea engineers, captains, workover to be seen. The field of opportunities
or completion, and dynamic position for nearly anyone in the oil and gas
officers earned the highest mid-level industry remains very promising and
annual salaries in 2010 with an average looks to remain so for quite
income of $115,200. Whereas drilling some time.
consultants, foremen or superintendents,
workover or completion, directional
drillers and executives earned the highest
senior level annual salaries in 2010,
which averaged about $188,800.

However, what Schlumberger really

needs, Thomas says, is “fresh out of
university” staff. We attract a large
portion of new hires out of university
and put them through structured training
programs and move them up through
organization,” Thomas explains.

According to Rigzone’s salary data, the

top paid entry level jobs in 2010 included
MWD/LWD/Logging, dynamic position
officers, petroleum engineers and

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 Series By Karen Boman

The average salary for onshore and offshore oil and gas workers rebounded in 2010, thanks to rising oil demand
and prices as the global economy recovers from the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009. Compensation levels are
expected to keep growing as rising exploration and production (E&P) activity will generate the need for workers.

The rebound in compensation and optimism over increased E&P
activity reflects data Rigzone.com has gathered from its members
throughout the year to gain insight into trends in compensation
and industry activity.
Average compensation for energy industry workers peaked
at over $109,000 in 2007, thanks to strong oil demand and oil
commodity prices that pushed E&P activity. However, the
average oil and gas industry compensation level fell as the
global financial crisis set in and oil prices rapidly declined,
dropping from an average $107,000 in 2007 to $97,000 in
late 2008 and 2009.
Average compensation in 2010 recovered, reaching $103,000,
an increase of nearly seven percent from 2008 and 2009
levels. This average salary level is likely to continue rising as
projections by the International Energy Agency call for fossil
fuels to still be a dominant energy source through 2035, meaning
significant investment of financial and human resources will be
needed to explore for and develop the world’s untapped oil and
gas resources.
When the average compensation for offshore workers versus
onshore workers is examined separately, offshore workers earned
an average compensation slightly higher than onshore workers.
In 2007, offshore workers earned an average $110,000 salary,
while onshore workers earned an average $109,000.
The decline in average compensation was greater for onshore
workers, with the average salary retracting from $109,000 in
2007 to $94,000 in 2009, a $15,000 decline. Offshore workers
earned an average $110,000 in 2007; that compensation level
declined to an average of $99,000, a decrease of $11,000.
An examination of salaries by company size confirms one
assumption, that a larger company can offer more money, but
reveals some surprising information. Compensation levels for oil
and gas workers in 2010 averaged between $92,000 and $103,000
for companies with less than 20 workers to companies with over
2,000 workers. Not surprisingly, companies with over 2,000
employees had the highest average compensation with $103,000.
However, companies that had between 21 and 100 employees
had the lowest average compensation at $92,000; the average

$104,000

$102,000

$100,000

$98,000

$96,000

$94,000

$92,000

$90,000

$88,000

$86,000
1-20 21-100 101-500 501-2,000 2,000+
Employees Employees Employees Employees Employees

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compensation for companies with less
than 20 employees was $99,000.
$140,000
Companies with 101 to 500 workers paid $120,000
an average compensation of $94,000 in $100,000
2010, while companies with between $80,000
501 workers and 2,000 employees $60,000
paid an average salary of $95,000 $40,000
last year. $20,000

$0
The surge in drilling activity worldwide Drilling Engineering Geoscience HSE Maritime Mgmt, Oilfield Production Trades
places employees possessing these skills Support Service

in a good position in terms of work Source: Rigzone Comp Tracker

opportunities. Workers in positions

focused on drilling earned the highest
average compensation in 2010 with
$124,000; workers in management $160,000

support positions earned an average $140,000

salary of $101,000, the second highest $120,000

average of job functions surveyed. The
$100,000
top five salaries by compensation was
rounded out by geoscience-related jobs, $80,000

which paid workers an average $99,000 $60,000

last year; job functions in the maritime $40,000

area, with an average compensation of
$98,000; and jobs in the engineering $20,000

focus area, which paid an average $0

$97,000. 0-5 Years 6-10 Years 11-15 Years 16-20 Years 21-25 Years 26+ Years

Workers in production-related jobs

earned an average $92,000 last year,
while workers in oilfield service jobs
earned an average $89,000 and workers
in trades-related positions earned an $140,000

average $84,000. $120,000

$100,000

The lowest average salary in 2010, $80,000

$60,000
$83,000, was for job functions $40,000
in health, safety and envi- $20,000
ronment arena. $0
High School Some Tech/Vocation Associates Bachelors Masters PhD/MD
Secondary College Certification 2-yr Degree 4 yr Degree Degree Doctorate
Not surprisingly, compensation levels
for oil and gas jobs rise as workers gain
more experience and education, although
entry-level workers and workers with
a high school level education earn higher average income with more than 11 years of experience reported earning average
levels than other industries. Demand for young workers to salaries above the $100,000 mark last year.
enter the energy workforce and for existing workers to remain
means better compensation for workers of all skill levels and Still, workers with less than five years of experience fared well,
education backgrounds. earning an average salary of $71,000 in 2010, while workers with
between six and 10 years of experience earned an average salary
Survey respondents with more than 26 years of experience earned of $87,000.
an average salary of $145,000 in 2010, and workers

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While people from all educational backgrounds can reap
substantial financial benefits working in oil and gas, people with
advanced degrees do earn some of the highest industry salaries.
Workers who had a PhD or doctorate reported earning the highest
average salary in 2010 of $122,000, while those holding a
master’s degree earned an average $105,000 last year.
Survey respondents whose highest level of education was
high school or secondary school earned an average salary of
$98,000 in 2010, which was actually higher than the average
salary for workers with a four year college degree, $96,000,
and higher than the average salary for workers with a two-year
degree, $92,000.
Workers with some college credits earned an average salary of
$98,000 last year, while those who hold degrees from technical
and vocational schools earned an average salary of $97,000.
Jobs opportunities should continue as investment in oil and gas
exploration and production sector returns following the recovery
from the global financial crisis. In a recent report put together
by GL Noble Denton and the Economist Intelligence Unit,
executives surveyed are cautiously optimistic as they anticipate
more investment, particularly in Asian growth economies.
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Industry executives meeting at a round table organized by GL
Noble Denton in early April echoed industry sentiments that
more needed to be done to develop the next generation of oil
and gas professionals. Faced with a period of investment and
expansion, the sector will come against challenges as a result of
its failure to attract, recruit and retain highly talented people, GL
Noble Denton said in a statement.
“The industry needs to work more closely together to address the
skills problem, rather than trying to pursue each others’ technical
staff. With activity set to rise in the sector, companies need to
focus on introducing and developing technical resource now,
ensuring that the right talent is in place for the future.”
While a shortage of manpower is anticipated, local content
requirement in countries such as Brazil may also raise costs.
The inflationary conditions that existed before 2008, with rising
materials and labor costs, could return within five years. A
shortage of manpower as well as services also is expected in the
next five years, especially when Iraqi developments accelerate,
according to a report conducted by the Economist Intelligence
Unit and sponsored by GL Noble Denton.

The Australia/Oceania region offered an average oil and gas
industry salary of $115,000 in 2010, the most lucrative of any
region, while Far East oil and gas workers reported earning an
average salary of $112,000 in 2010, the second highest of any
region, according to data compiled by Rigzone.com.
Since 2007, oil and gas workers in both regions have earned the
highest salaries of energy industry workers worldwide as the
boom in oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) in both
areas has fired the need for investment of financial capital as well
as human resources.
In Australia, E&P activity has increased significantly due to
efforts to develop the nation’s offshore and onshore natural
gas resources to feed domestic energy demand and demand for
liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Southeast Asia. Increasing
salaries here are the result of the increase in E&P activity as
well as a shortage of local talent in some discipline areas, said
Matt Underhill, managing director of Hays Oil & Gas, an energy
industry recruiting firm that operates throughout Australia, New
Zealand and Southeast Asia.
Subsea engineering has been in high demand for some time
and recruitment campaigns are searching worldwide for these
people for projects locally. This has resulted from an explosion
of deep sea projects globally out pacing supply of these skills.
Directional drillers also are in short supply as the Eastern States
pull in skills for the coal bed methane projects. Construction
and commissioning engineers with experience in LNG projects
are being sought after to help with many of the large scale
construction projects underway.
Other areas experiencing a shortage of skilled labor include
design staff from mechanical, process, instrumentation and
controls in particular to cope with growing project needs; and
geoscience candidates, particularly senior department heads or
senior technical leads.
Despite the demand for labor, Hayes reported that there is
reluctance on the part of many companies to recruit from
overseas. A number of reasons for this reluctance exist, including
the risks and costs associated with hiring internationally.
“Hiring locals where work history and references are easily
checked holds a lot less issues than considering overseas
talent. This unfortunately assumes that local talent exists and
in many cases in the future this will simply not be the case,”
Underhill noted.
“Salaries in Australia are already the highest in the world and
companies may be missing an opportunity in recruiting overseas
to save cost as well as provide timely recruitment solutions.”
Underhill said many companies also are underestimating or
misunderstanding the scale and size of the shortfall in skills they
face, as the level of oil and gas project work to be undertaken in
Australia in the next few years, and how companies are planning
to staff these projects, is approaching uncharted territory,
Underhill noted.
Visa restrictions also present a boundary for companies seeking to
hire overseas. Since the last recession, the Australian government
has used political pressure to reduce the number of imports
into the country. While “a great deal of noise is made about
supporting resources/energy projects, it is no easy task to provide
this pipeline of talent, at the same time as reducing immigration,”
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Underhill said.
The Australian market has always been self-reliant, particularly
Western Australia, whose capital city, Perth, is one of the most
remote cities in the world. The attitude of Western Australians is
one of striving to ‘stand on their own two feet.’
“This can sometimes come across as parochialism; however it is
more about having an ingrained belief that they can tackle most
problems themselves, regardless of their size. Outside help is
rarely embraced and often shunned,” Underhill noted.
In Far East Asian countries such as China, where rapid economic
growth has fueled energy demand, E&P activity is on the
upswing, as are salaries. Hays reports a lot of activity taking
place in China’s oil and gas market, particularly offshore, with
skills in the drilling, geosciences and production areas in high
demand, as is experience within the sub-surface department in
upstream E&P.
There is continued demand for Sales and Business Development
(BD) professionals, particularly within oil field services, Hayes
reported. “Experienced equipment sales people are highly sought
after as a result of numerous oil and gas projects launching around
China. In addition, NOCs’ [national oil companies] are leading
the way in overseas acquisitions so they are seeking experienced
BD candidates with a good network of contacts.”
“Employers now realize that a hefty pay cheque does not
necessarily secure long term commitment, so various benefits like
flexible working hours, birthday leave and projected career paths
are starting to become the norm for employers in this sector,”
Hayes said.
Executive level candidates with experience in merger and
acquisition activity in China are in high demand, as the number
of mergers and acquisitions are expected to rise sharply over
coming years. Employers are issuing contracts of two to four
years, rather than paying for the associated costs of permanent
benefits. Some companies are choosing to pay bonuses over a
number of months, instead of as a lump sum in order to encourage
long-term commitment.
Workers in the Far East in 2007 reported earning an average
salary of $123,000, slightly higher than Australia’s average salary
of $119,000 that year. The average salary for oil and gas workers
in the Far East declined by three percent in 2008 to $120,000 and
by nine percent in 2009 to $109,000, mirroring an overall trend
in compensation declines due to the global economic recession
and falling oil prices. However, the average salary in Australia
bucked that trend slightly, rebounding from $112,000 in 2008 to
$122,000 in 2009, a nine percent jump, before declining seven
percent to $114,000.
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Series By Karen Boman
COMPENSATION RECOVERY IN OTHER MARKETS
Energy industry workers in Africa reported earning an average
salary in 2010 of $105,000. The average salary earned by an oil
and gas worker in 2007 was $108,000; that average declined
in step with the global economic patterns impacting salaries
worldwide, declining four percent to $104,000 in 2008 and
falling another five percent in 2009 to $99,000.
In South America, the average salary for oil and gas workers
surveyed in 2010 was $103,000, indicating that salaries have
recovered from the recent low of $95,000 in 2009 and surpassed
the average salary of $98,000 in 2007 and 2008.
North America boasted an average salary of $97,000 in 2010, the
fifth highest average of any region. While the average salary in
this region recovered, it has not yet reached the peak average
salary of $118,000 seen in 2008 and the $115,000 average salary
seen in 2007. The average North American oil and gas salary fell
16 percent from 2008 to 2009 to $98,000.
Workers in Central Asia reported earning an average salary of
$96,000 in 2010. The average salary in this region has begun to
recover from the average salary of $92,000 reported for 2008,
but still has ground to cover to reach the 2007 peak of $107,000.
Southern Asia oil and gas employees report earned an average
salary of $96,000 this year, up from the average $89,000 salary
in 2009 but still below the $98,000 recorded in 2007 prior to the
decline in average salaries seen in most regions.
Europe and the Middle East had the two lowest average salaries
of any world regions, with an average salary of $92,000 recorded
for Europe this year and an average salary of $91,000 reported
for the Middle East.
Since 2007, the average salary for a European worker has
declined from a peak of $113,000 in 2007, falling 13 percent
in 2008 to $98,000 and hitting a low of $90,000 last year. In
the Middle East, the average salary declined from $93,000 in
2007 to $92,000 in 2008. The average salary hit $85,000 before
recovering to $88,000 in 2010.
According to data compiled by Rigzone, the Far East is home
to the highest number of Western expatriate employees, who are
earning an average salary of $150,000. The highest paid Western
expat employees are working in Central Asia, where they are
earning an average salary of $158,000. Africa had the second
highest number of Western expat employees; these employees
are earning an average salary of $141,000.
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The oil and gas (O&G) industry offers some of the was the second highest paying job, with an average salary of
world’s best salaries for different career levels and a $76,000 in 2010, and a lucrative opportunity that does not
require a college education. The job of floorhand is another
wide range of educational backgrounds, from highly position in the top 10 highest paying jobs for an entry-level
educated scientists and engineers to recent high worker that does not need a college education. Workers in
the position and experience level earned an average $57,000
school graduates performing manual labor. We’ve in 2010.
outlined the top 10 highest paying jobs for all parts of
the job cycle, from entry-level workers to mid-career MID-CAREER LEVEL JOBS
workers and the most experience professionals. At this stage, workers are beginning to reap the benefits of gaining
work experience in their respective fields, and are starting to see
Oilfield and drilling jobs topped all three of the top ten lists; their salaries climb higher.
these positions will likely remain well-paying as future energy
needs worldwide will need to be met with continued onshore and Directional driller, the highest paying job among mid-career
offshore exploration and production (E&P) for both conventional energy positions with an average $140,000 salary in 2010,
and unconventional resources. The surge in U.S. onshore or workers with four to 10 years experience in this position,
shale drilling activity in particular has boosted the need for oversees drilling wells at multiple angles, not just vertically, to
directional drillers, which requires horizontal drilling to unlock better reach and produce oil and gas reserves, which allows for
shale resources. multiple wells from the same vertical well bore, minimizing the
wells’ environmental impact.
ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS
A subsea engineer with four to 10 years experience earned the
Entry-levels positions typically offer lower paying salaries second highest salary among mid-career positions, earning an
as workers who hold these types of positions are relatively average $121,000 in 2010. Subsea engineers design and install
inexperienced. However, the oil and gas industry offers lucrative underwater structures, including oil well rigging, wellheads and
compensation not only to entry-level candidates but workers who pipelines. Subsea engineers also can find work opportunities
hold a high school diploma. within the realm of oceanography research, supporting research
divers and designing and customizing underwater vehicles and
Jobs focused on measuring while drilling (MWD) and logging equipment to conform to a research project’s needs.
while drilling (LWD) activity offer entry-level workers, or
workers with less than three years of experience, the highest The third most lucrative mid-career position is that of maritime
average salary, $82,000, for 2010. vessel captain, a person responsible for the safe and efficient
operation of a vessel, including cargo operations, navigation,
MWD activity involves measuring directional information, crew management and ensuring a vessel complies with local
including azimuth, inclination and tool orientation, downhole to and international laws. A captain earned an average salary of
adjust the drilling process and guide the wellbore to a specific $108,000 in 2010.
target. LWD activity is a variation of MWD in which the LWD
tool gathers information, including resistivity, density, porosity, SENIOR LEVEL JOBS
gamma ray, about the formation while the well is being drilled.
Workers at this level have climbed to the top of the ladder in
While some jobs on the list, including petroleum engineer, terms of experience and compensation, earning six-figure salaries
geologist, and mechanical engineer typically require a well over the $100,000 mark.
bachelor’s degree, other entry-level positions do not. One
example is entry-level dynamic position officer. This position

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Drilling consultant was the highest paying senior level job for
workers with more than 15 years experience, earning an average
salary of $216,000 in 2010. A drilling consultant is utilized to
find areas to drill by researching and using the most effective
technology for getting to and collecting oil and gas; this worker
also decides on the cost of the project and relays that information
to the investment company.
Drilling foreman/superintendents earned an average salary of
$196,000 in 2010, the second highest paying job among senior
level positions. Employees in charge of workover or completion
operations earned an average salary of $186,000 in 2010, the
third highest average salary earned last year.
POTENTIAL PAY GROWTH IN CERTAIN POSITIONS
Several jobs appear on two or all three lists of top-paying jobs.
Petroleum engineer is the third highest paying job on the entry-
level career list, with an average salary of $69,000. This job ranks
number six among the 10 highest paying jobs for mid-career
employees with an average salary of $101,000 in 2010; petroleum
engineer also is sixth on the list of top ten paying senior level
jobs, with an average salary of $168,000.
A dynamic position officer, or a worker responsible for dynamic
positioning watch keeping and ensuring effective communication
with the driller and engineers on duty, was the second most lucrative
salary for a worker with less than three years of experience. This
average salary for this position was $76,000 in 2010. Other duties
include handling and operating the ballast system and the damage
and leak protection system, and monitoring and keeping control
of the drilling unit, draft and position.
The role of dynamic positioning officer also ranks in the top 10
highest paying jobs for mid-career workers, or workers with
four to 10 years of experience. In 2010, a mid-career dynamic
positioning officer earned an average salary of $103,000, making
it fifth on the list.
An entry-level geologist, a scientist who procures and interprets
data pertaining to the strata of the earth’s crust, earned an
average salary of $69,000 in 2010. A geologist with more than
15 years experience earned an average salary of $139,000
last year.
Directional driller, the highest paying job among mid-career
energy positions, also ranked number four on the top ten highest
paying senior level jobs at an average $174,000 in 2010.
Workover and completion well production specialist was the
fourth highest paying position among mid-career jobs, with
an average salary of $103,000 last year, and the third highest
paying career among senior level jobs with an average salary
of $186,000.
NEED FOR ENTRY-LEVEL WORKERS
Entry-level workers with skill sets desired by the E&P industry
would appear to have ample opportunities not only early in their
careers but also in the coming years. Demand for college graduates
to enter the oil and gas workforce is recovering compared to the
pessimistic forecasts of 2009, and the supply of graduates from
quality institutions will be tight.
These young workers will be badly needed in years to come
as older workers reach retirement age. According to the 2010
SBC Oil & Gas HR Benchmark published by Schlumberger’s
SBC Energy Institute, the number of experienced petrotechnical
professionals (PTPs), or geoscientists such as geologists, and
petroleum engineers, will decrease in the next five years. SBC
Energy Institute estimates that 5,000 experienced PTPs older than
age 35 will leave the industry by 2014, decreasing this segment of
the oil and gas workforce from 82,000 in 2009 to 77,000 in 2014.
The loss of experienced PTPs, who are workers who possess
sufficient knowledge and experience to be able to make non-
standard, original technical decisions will be felt, as companies
with strong PTP Intensity have higher operated production
growth. Training young PTPs to be able to make these
decisions will take time, and the loss of more experienced PTPs
will lead to lower PTP Intensity for both major and
independent companies.
Given the need for new workers to enter the oil and gas workforce
and experienced oil and gas workers to remain, it’s likely that
salaries for the industry will remain robust in the coming years.
HIGHEST PAYING JOBS
BY EXPERIENECE
MWD &LWD $82K
ENTRY
Entry-Level Dynamic Position Officer $76K
Petroleum Engineer $69K
MID-CAREER
Directional Driller $140K
Subsea Engineer $121K
Maritime Vessel Captain $108K
Drilling Consultant $216K
SENIOR
Drilling Forrman/Superintendents $196K
Workover /Completion Operations Manager $186K
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Tore Halvorsen
Senior Vice President of Global
Subsea Production Systems,
FMC Technologies
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TORE HALVORSEN
IS HUNGRY FOR
MORE By Jaime Kammerzell
Tore Halvorsen, senior vice president of Global Subsea Production Systems
at FMC Technologies, has been part of the company’s successful subsea
technology advancements from the start. In late 1980, when Halvorsen
joined FMC, the company was on the brink of assembling and testing the
first subsea system in the North Sea.
Halvorsen never dreamed of working in the oil and gas business. From
when he was born in the car on the way to the hospital—his mother didn’t
make it on time—Halvorsen has been interested in the mechanics of how
things work. He’s been interested in restoring motor bikes and cars since
his youth and studied mechanical engineering at the university in Norway.
“I’ve always liked cars; I’ve always liked the mechanical part of business,”
he says.
Thirty years ago Norway was not a large oil and gas hub. Computer science
was the big focus for students in Norway. But while Halvorsen’s friends
studied computers, he chose mechanical engineering and wrote his thesis
on combustion engines of riser systems. “So there was a link between
what I did in my thesis and the practical life of an engineer in the oil and
gas business.”
Halvorsen moved quickly through FMC in the early 1980s, and in 1983 he
was appointed engineering manager for a project to develop the world’s
first diverless subsea system. “Today we have feet and feet of specifications
in manuals. Back then we had just a few pages of specifications. I am pretty
proud of being part of the first diverless subsea system development and
the fact that this became the standard for development of future deepwater
subsea fields. I’ve also been instrumental in developing FMC. If you look
at the combustion engine design, the basic dynamic behavior is much
the same as a riser system in the offshore world. When I joined FMC I
performed dynamic analysis MC’s increased oil recovery strategy and the
technologies that go with it. We started off 15 years ago and have succeeded
in establishing innovative and leading increased recovery techniques for
subsea systems.”
In 1993 FMC purchased Kongsberg Offshore from Siemens,
making FMC the world’s largest subsea engineering, procurement
and construction company. When Halvorsen joined FMC in
1980, FMC was a small component of FMC Corporation. It
spun off FMC Technologies in 2001. In the last 10 years, FMC
Technologies has seen revenues grow to $4.4 billion per year.

“When I joined the business, I saw a lot of potential. Today

we’ve achieved a lot and I see even more challenges ahead.
I’m more hungry to break new barriers today than I was 30
years ago.”

Big decision making goes hand-in-hand with Halvorsen’s

successes. Leaving engineering and moving into management
was one of the hardest decisions Halvorsen has had to make in
his 30 year career with FMC. “I was always promoted too early,
I thought. I was 39 when I became Managing Director of the
Norwegian operation. It was a major step. At the end of the day
it worked out well.”

HARD WORK PAYS OFF

Recently Fortune magazine recognized FMC as the 2010 World’s
Most Admired Oil and Gas Equipment, Service Company.
Halvorsen attributes that recognition to being consistent in
leading the industry in subsea technology advancement. “I think
the world sees FMC as a clear driver in subsea advancements,
like putting processing systems on the seabed. We were the first
ones to do that.”
Halvorsen has been interested in the
mechanics of how things work all his life.
To achieve this, FMC recruits top engineers from universities
around the world to develop new technology and support
the vision.

Halvorsen also points to FMC’s stable management structure He tells new entrants to the industry that FMC is all about
and its management development as a reason to admire the breaking new barriers of where oil and gas is produced from, like
company. In the oil and gas business, Halvorsen explains, “we under ice in the Arctic. Also, one day he foresees FMC moving
form relationships with all offshore development to
operators that are very the seabed without the use
much based on trust. of platforms.
We’ve had a standing I’m more hungry to break
agreement with Shell for Halvorsen also advises
the past 17 years in the new barriers today than I new engineers to learn the
Gulf of Mexico. We have business properly and get
several frame agreements was 30 years ago. as much breadth in their
and customer alliances experience as possible.
that typically are signed He recommends joining
for 5 year periods with a company that has a
additional 5 year options. Some examples include Petrobras, clear strategy of where it wants to go to position itself as part
Shell, Cobalt, Anadrako, and BG Norge. We have long-term of a leading group in this business. And most of all, he says,
frame agreements with these operators because at FMC not only have patience and don’t be afraid to challenge the way we do
will we keep the operators at the forefront of technology, but we business today.
are a trusted partner in developing these fields.”
Halvorsen believes that “you are only as good as your last
FMC stays ahead of its competition by defining the future vision achievement. The best has not been developed yet. We are hungry
of its business and carrying through with the plan. “We believe to improve and take the next step and break the next barrier. It’s
that anything you can do topside, you can eventually do subsea,” been part of FMC’s genes for years. It is also part of why we stay
says Halvorsen. ahead of the competition.”

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21
All in at
By Jaime Kammerzell
Hank Danos, chief executive officer
of Danos & Curole, isn’t a gambler,
but when his father died and left
him the family business when he was
21, he could either play the cards he
was dealt or fold.
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Hank never expected to run Danos & Curole at such a young
age. But when his uncle, Syriaque Curole, died of a heart attack
in 1959, and his father, Allen Danos, died from cancer in 1970,
leaving the company to Hank and his brother Al, he knew he
had to carry on the legacy. “It was a little premature,” says
Hank, “but inevitable.” The brothers bought out the Curole
share of the business in 1971, and Hank later bought out his
brother’s share of the company in 2006.
Allen Danos started the business in 1947 with his brother-in-
law, Curole. Together they launched a small tugboat company
to transport oilfield equipment offshore. As the business
expanded, Allen made a point to expose his son, Hank, to the
family business. “My father dressed me up to make sales calls
in New Orleans. I had the privilege of tagging along with him
and visiting with customers and employees.”
In his teenage years, Hank remembers watching his father
make a presentation to his customers. He also worked in the
oilfield. “I was proud of the work I did and the money I made,”
Danos says. Hank then attended Louisiana State University
(LSU) and studied human relations management and personnel
management. Between sessions he worked in the office. “There
was no question that I would continue working with Danos &
Curole after graduation.”
Hank was fortunate to have inherited a successful business
with loyal employees and customers. “It gave us a chance to
grow the business,” Hank says. Hank and his brother wasted
no time expanding the company. In the early 1970s, Danos &
Curole had 150 employees and provided labor services with a
couple of inland luggers in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM).
The brothers expanded the business in the 1970s when they
acquired an oil well service business that provided labor and
equipment to the oil industry in the western GOM. “We used
a small acquisition to build a geographic reach to the western
GOM. At that point we were mainly in the central GOM.”
The company continued to grow and expand, even in the
difficult economic times of the 1980s. The biggest concern for
Hank was carrying on the legacy his father started. “We’ve
had our ups and downs, and the fact that I’m the caretaker of a
business my father started is always looming.”
The 1980s was the first time the company was faced with a
slow down and Hank had to lay some people off. “In difficult
times, when we have to part company, those are the hardest
decisions to make, the ones that deal with people’s lives and
careers,” Hank says.
Danos & Curole also faced customer consolidations in the
1980s, which made Hank question if his service company was
sustainable. “One of our customers wanted to consolidate all
of their work and we were on a short list with a large, public,
international company. We went head-to-head on a job. It was
the perfect job for us at the time, but we lost.”
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to be open and aggressive, but will never put the entire enterprise at
and the oil company used the large service company in the other 7.875 risk
x 5 for single business expansion, a philosophy quite the opposite
two-thirds of the GOM. A year later, the Danos & Curole programs, from his father.
systems and services outperformed the big guys, and Danos &
Curole won back the contract. “The fact that we could compete with “My father was a real risk taker,” Hank explains. “Every time he
large, international companies, gave us confidence to go abroad.” built something, he had to bet it all. Relative to the degree of risk, we
may have had more dollars at stake, but when you bet it all, that’s a
More recently, the BP oil spill in the GOM has created some real risk for the pioneers, like my father and uncle.”
challenges for Danos & Curole. “We’ve felt some slowdown in
activity because of the moratorium on drilling,” Hank says. “The A key to Hank’s success is his resolve to remain true to his core
reputation of our entire industry has been tarnished. It hurts all of values and principles. “Success usually doesn’t come quickly or
us. And though we are an international company, the GOM is our easily. There is no instant recipe for success. It takes hard work and
primary area of emphasis, so the moratorium has slowed down some time. Be patient,” he advises.
of our projects. We’re still trying to determine the extent. We had a
robust end of year, but the lack of drilling and lack of permits in 2011 This is the same advice Hank gave to his four children. Two of the
is a concern.” four will be carrying those principles and values through the next
generation at Danos & Curole. “We are in the process of passing
Today, they have 1,110 employees worldwide and provide labor on leadership and, ownership, into the third generation,” Hank says.
services, fabrication, construction, coatings and consultants. Danos “That’s an accomplishment I’m most proud of.”
& Curole no longer offers marine services. The company opted to
refocus on their core services evolving around finding, managing, Passing the torch to his sons will free up some time for Hank to
and developing people. fish and hunt with his family and friends. He’s also active in a
non-denominational church and he’s on the Board of Supervisors
at LSU working with the University administration on higher
education challenges.

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Fast Lane
How W&T Offshore became a billion dollar Gulf player
By Jaime Kammerzell
Tracy Krohn, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of W&T Offshore, drives his
successful business like he drives his race car – with patience and perseverance. He says his
basic premise to building his company has always been to make money. The company has
survived based on perseverance, and patience has helped him make good decisions.
“We don’t spend more than we make. We focus on cash flow and
full-cycle economics and make sure we don’t incur too much debt,”
Krohn said. “We’ve drilled some dry holes, but we’ve always drilled
within our budget. Cash flow, cash on hand, and making sure we
don’t spend more money than we make is very important to us.”
Krohn never intended to become an oil man, but planned to follow
in his father’s footsteps after high school into the insurance business.
However, a stop to see his mother in New Orleans on his way home
to Houston from Europe led him down a different track. His mother
worked for Pat Taylor of Taylor Energy and, while visiting, Taylor
took Krohn to a well site where they watched the running of surface
pipe. The next thing Krohn knew he was on a crew boat on his way
to a rig in the Gulf of Mexico and “puking my guts out for 14 hours.”
He worked as a roughneck on an offshore rig before deciding to go
to Louisiana State University to study petroleum engineering (PE).
“I liked the business because it was very demanding. I felt like it was
very interesting as well, and although I enjoyed learning about the
offshore drilling business, I didn’t want to be roughnecking for the
rest of my life.”
Pat Taylor paid for his tuition at LSU on the condition that
one day Krohn would do the same for others. Krohn has kept
his promise to Taylor and has sponsored several students
throughout the years who have focused on a range of majors.
He is currently sponsoring a student who attends LSU and is
studying PE.
Krohn started working for Mobile Oil in the GOM in 1977 before
he graduated from LSU in 1978. He spent a few years with
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By Phaedra Friend
Mobil before working for Taylor Energy in the early 1980s as a
senior engineer.
In 1983, Krohn left Taylor to start his own company. “W&T was just
a shell of a company when I capitalized it in 1983 with $12,000.”
Dr. Reid Lea, at that time a vice president in the energy department
for Hibernia Bank, financed the purchase with a loan for $500,000.
Years later, Reid Lea also became CFO and Executive VP for W&T
Offshore, Inc.
“When I left Taylor I had a blue Chevrolet Impala that had a couple
of bullet holes in it from one of the landowners who didn’t want me
on their property. I lived in it to a certain degree, driving around
trying to cook up deals and get financing. I was commuting between
New Orleans and Lake Charles every week. I’d spend 5-6 days a
week in Lake Charles and I basically lived in my car because a hotel
room was too expensive.”
Krohn bought his first properties in 1985 at Big Lake in Cameron
Parish and Grand River in the Atchafalaya Basin.
Krohn survived those tough times with a positive can-do attitude. “I
don’t ever remember thinking I wasn’t going to succeed. I guess it
never occurred to me that that would happen.”
The bullet riddled blue Impala is a far cry from the Ferrari he now
drives to work.
Despite the economic downturn and the BP oil spill in the GOM,
Krohn has W&T poised to capitalize on others’ weakness and
mistakes in the Gulf. “There are some opportunities for us as a result

of what’s occurred in the Gulf. It has scared people off, some others
lost their appetite for it, and a lot of larger players in the GOM are
abandoning some previously held positions out there because they
need capital to move forward. I wish them well,” Krohn said.
Krohn said he is disappointed to see the political reaction Washington
regulators and legislators are taking in the aftermath of the BP oil
spill. “You’ve got one incident among thousands of wells drilled
safely and within compliance. It appears to be a management issue,
not an equipment issue. That’s training and personnel,” Krohn said.
“I don’t know how you
fix stupid, but that’s how
it looks to me. There were
A key thing I found out is
stupid errors.” that I can go faster by
Krohn has made it clear that
his success is based on good
exercising more patience.
money management. So
when he was faced with the decision to take on long-term debt, he
thought long and hard about it. “It turns out it was the right decision,”
Krohn reveals. “Clearly it had some advantages for us. I’m glad we
did it, but that one alone was the most difficult decision I ever had
to make.”
His patience and perseverance in making savvy oil business
decisions have translated well to his other business – race car driving.
Though Krohn is older than the average age of 25 and physically not
considered a prime candidate for race car driving, a visit to a sports
psychologist two years ago for physical testing revealed that Krohn
had quick reflexes and faced no physical issues that would keep him
from racing cars.
Tracy Krohn, Founder,
Chairman & CEO of
W&T Offshore
“A key thing I found out is that I can go faster by exercising more
patience. My reactions are so good that I can react quicker than think
about what I need to do. You don’t have a lot of time to think in a
race car, you just have to react, but patience has proved to help me
go faster.”
Racing has also proved to be a way for Krohn to escape the stresses
of running a successful E&P company. “Racing is one of the things
that keeps me in good physical condition and mentally alert and a
way to take vacation, if you will. When I get in the car, I only have to
think of one thing - driving.”
Aside from driving, Krohn
spends his free time with his
wife and two daughters (ages
31 and 19). Neither one of
his daughters has a desire
to follow in their father’s
footsteps. “I’m not sure they
are not wise in that decision. It is an increasingly more difficult
business as an independent operator in GOM. We rank just below
lawyers and hookers at this point in the public’s eyes.” Krohn said.
Krohn advises young people who are thinking of someday owning
an E&P business to have a good grasp of the actual field operations
side of it and understand it. “That’s where I concentrated when I was
a young man, and that was the hardest part of business…operational
issues, completing wells and things you need to do to actually get
gas to market.”
But most importantly, Krohn advises, “Don’t ever give up.”
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The 10
MOST AWESOME
Oil&Gas Cities
by
bySaani
SaaniyyaaBangee,
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KarenBoman,
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The petroleum industry is one of the most expansive
and multinational industries in the world, with vast
supplies of oil and gas being brought to market from
places as varied as frozen Artic plains and sweltering
equatorial jungles and nearly everywhere in between.
With such a far-flung workspace, individuals from
nearly every country regularly find themselves working
together on projects all over the globe.
For those with the know-how and a desire to see the world,
the opportunities for international mobility are unrivaled. The
question then becomes: where in the world do I want to live
and work?
As everyone in the energy industry knows, Houston has long
dominated the list of oil and gas cities, reigning as the de facto
energy capital because of its location near Gulf Coast oilfields
and its preponderance of major international energy players.
Elsewhere around the world, cities like Aberdeen, Stavanger, and
Riyadh have long been seen as major hubs of the oil and gas
industry because of their location near important resources and
the pull of the giant companies operating there.
Yet there are a whole host of other amazing cities that have
risen up as major centers for oil and gas exploration, production,
transportation, and refining. From the meteoric growth of Dubai
to the slower paced life in Ciudad del Carmen, a wide array of
cities with close ties to the petroleum industry circle the globe.
Given the large group of Rigzone users hailing from
countries far and wide and the ever growing opportunities
for international employment, we wanted to let our users
speak out on which oil and gas cities they think are the most
exciting, the most important, the most promising, and simply the
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 #10
Ciudad del
Carmen
Located on Carmen Island in the southwest corner of Mexico’s
state of Campeche, Ciudad del Carmen was mainly known as
Virgin of Carmen whose feast is celebrated that day. Even today,
the residents of the island celebrate the Festival of Carmen for
an island fishing village until the 1970s, when Mexico’s state more than two weeks in July, drawing visitors from far and wide
oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) began to develop for the array of music, dancing, food and sport.
the enormous Cantarell oilfield nearby. Nicknamed “The Pearl of the Gulf”, the city offers a number
of beautiful beaches, including Playa del Norte, which features
Energy & the Economy white sand and clear, shallow water that is ideal for swimming.

Since that time, the city has become a major oil and gas hub, Not far from Ciudad del Carmen lie the ancient Mayan ruins of
growing from a small town to a city of nearly 200,000 inhabitants. Calakmul, a major archaeological site surrounded by Mexico’s
Today, the city offers largest tropical forest
job opportunities with reserve. Visitors can look
drilling contractors, subsea for pottery shards and
construction contractors arrowheads amid the ruins
and oil field service of the ancient city, which
companies. Dozens of covered over 10 square
major companies including miles and featured over
Halliburton, Schlumberger, 600 structures. Visitors
Grupo ASE Oilfield Supply can catch a glimpse of
and Horizon Offshore have howler monkeys in the
operations in Ciudad del tree canopy above. The
Carmen. ancient ruins of Balamku,
Becan and Chicana also
The close proximity of offer visitors a chance to
Mexico’s two largest see examples of Mayan
oilfields, Cantarell and architecture and art.
Ku-Maloob-Zaap, which is
located 65 miles northwest
of Ciudad del Carmen in
the Gulf of Campeche, promises a long future as a major oil and
gas destination for this picturesque seaside city.
From the
What’s So Great About Ciudad del Carmen?
Founded in pre-Hispanic times, the city served as a connection
Rigzone Community
between the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. Later, it became
a trade hub between Spain and New Spain from the 16th to “70% of mexican oil output comes from Ciudad Del
18th centuries. The city’s ancient buildings reflect the style of Carmen. However the city keeps its very own taste.
architecture used in European structures in the 16th century. For example, there are a lot of restaurants near the
beach with very fresh fish.”
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the island served as a base
- Roberto Rangel
for pirates until July 16, 1717, when Spanish forces expelled the
pirates and renamed the island as La Isla del Carmen, after the

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Jakarta #9
From the
Rigzone Community
“People are very friendly and the
culture is so rich. Of course, you
need a little time and effort to
adjust yourself in order to stay in
Jakarta. Traffic jams always happen,
especially during peak hours, but as
long as you plan your time, it is not a
big problem. I enjoy this city because
I like the people and their smiles.”
- Chris Chui
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Established in the fourth century,
Jakarta was made the capital of
the diverse and populous nation of
Indonesia when the country became
independent after World War II.
Indonesia boasts more than 17,000
islands, 300 cultural groups, and has
the largest population in Southeast
Asia. Jakarta alone is home to nearly
10 million people, making it the 10th
largest city in the world.
Energy & the Economy
Jakarta is the Indonesian port of entry
for many businesspeople, helping to
continually fuel the city’s rapid growth.
While the country has seen significant
inflation over the past 20 years, its
economy has grown immensely,
increasing more than five-fold since
1990 to stand at an estimated $593
billion in 2010.
The oil and gas industry has played a
significant, though changing, role in
that growth. Indonesia was the only
Southeast Asian member of OPEC
until declining oil production caused
it to withdraw from the group in 2008.
Today, the country is a major natural
gas developer, accounting for close to
half of the world’s LNG exports during
the 1990s and still ranking among the
top three global LNG exporters.
The Indonesian oil and gas industry
is largely dominated by Pertamina,
the state-owned oil and gas company.
However, many international oil
companies have extensive investments
in Indonesia, including Chevron, Total,
ExxonMobil, BP and ConocoPhillips.
What’s So Great
About Jakarta?
Within Central Jakarta lie such
attractions as the National Monument,
the Presidential palace, and the
Mangga Dua shopping center, which
is considered Asia’s largest wholesale
mall. In West Jakarta one can find an
array of museums, shopping centers
and some of the city’s famous nightlife.
While North Jakarta is home to the
Thousand Islands, a string of small
islands stretching north into the Java
Sea which offers uninhabited islands,
quiet hotels, pristine beaches, and an
escape from the bustling city.
For many, the beaches and underwater
ecosystems of waters surrounding
Indonesia are major draws. As the
meeting place of the Indian and Pacific
Oceans, the waters of Southeast Asia
boast the most diverse collection of
coral and oceanic wildlife in the world.
Couple that with clear waters and it is
easy to see why Indonesia is a world-
class diving destination.
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Lumpur
Once a small tin-mining Chinese village, Kuala Lumpur
now has a population of 7.2 million people. The capital
of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, is located midway along
the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Energy & the Economy

Kuala Lumpur is the fastest growing metropolis in Malaysia, with
an average annual GDP growth rate of 5.9%. Kuala Lumpur’s
location and proximity to other major markets propel this city
forward as a prime hub within the petroleum industry.

Petronas, the country’s largest oil and gas company, supplies

more than 40% of Malaysia’s revenue. Headquartered in Kuala
Lumpur, it was ranked the 80th largest and the 13th most profitable
corporation in the world in 2009.

Kuala Lumpur connects the country’s main pipelines from its

offshore fields to its onshore storage and terminal facilities.
Its proximity to the Strait of Malacca that links the Indian
and Pacific Oceans makes it an important route for seaborne
energy trade. From the
What’s So Great About Kuala Lumpur?
Rigzone Community
The fifth most visited city in the world, Kuala Lumpur holds a
myriad of attractions, such as the City Center, Kuala Lumpur
“Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful and safe city with a
Railway Station, National Mosque and the Golden Triangle. The vibrant population. It is also a very business friendly
City Center district retains Kuala Lumpur’s earlier traditions, city and it is a testament to how many global Fortune
housing numerous colonial-era buildings and the old Chinese 500 companies there are from the oil and gas arena.”
commercial center, now known as Chinatown. Meanwhile, the
Golden Triangle district boasts the city’s finest five-star hotels, - Vijayan Samuel
shopping and nightlife.

Kuala Lumpur is home to the world’s tallest twin buildings, the
Petronas Twin Towers. The skyscraper serves as an iconic symbol
of Malaysia’s modern developments.
In 1998, Kuala Lumpur hosted the XVI Commonwealth
Games, making it the first Asian country to act as a host. Kuala
Lumpur is also one of the host cities for the Formula One
World Championship.
“Kuala Lumpur has everything needed for the oil
and gas industry, such as technology, professional
manpower, logistics…strategic location in the
pacific region.”
- Normai Alias

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CAIRO
Coolest
Egypt’s capital Cairo, “The Conqueror,” is the largest city in Africa
with one of the world’s most densely packed populations.
Currently, Cairenes are facing the after-effects of the January
25 revolution, during which ex-President Hosni Mubarak’s re-
gime was overthrown. The recent revolt was driven by a new
generation of young people demanding political freedoms and
improved living standards.
Energy & the Economy
Ranked first in the Middle East, Cairo’s economy grosses two-
thirds of Egypt’s gross national product. After tourism, energy-
driven industries, petroleum exports and Suez Canal tariffs,
make up the most significant portions of Egypt’s revenue.
The Suez Canal serves as an important transit point for oil
shipments out of the Persian Gulf, making it a vital transit
corridor for world energy markets.
Egypt boasts 77.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in proven natural gas
reserves, and the Nile Delta and Mediterranean hold over 80%
of Egypt’s natural gas reserves and 70% of its gas production.
The country’s oil production is mainly based in the western
desert regions, the Gulf of Suez and the Nile Delta. Egypt is
also home to the largest oil refining sector in Africa.
A few of the world’s largest oil and gas firms operate in Egypt,
such as BP, Eni, Apache, and BG Group.
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What’s So Great About Cairo?
A juxtaposition of ancient and modern, Cairo is world renowned
for its Ancient Egyptian artifacts and medieval Islamic history,
along with its contemporary high-rise hotels and buildings
overlooking the Nile River. This rich history and vibrant culture
have led some to refer to Cairo as the cultural capital of the
Middle East.
Presenting a cultural history dating back some five millenia,
Cairo’s Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is home to the most
extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world. Likewise,
the nearby Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx are among the
most recognizable structures in the world and point to Egypt’s
unique past.
The city’s heritage and diverse attractions offer something
enticing for almost everybody, whether it’s a trip to the Giza
Pyramids, a shopping excursion at the Khan al-Khalili bazaar,
or unwinding at an ‘ahwa’ coffee house smoking sheesha.
From the
Rigzone Community
“I think in the future, Cairo will be one of the most
uplifting cities in the oil market.”
- Sherif Nabil
“Friendly people, low prices, center between Middle
East & North Africa… clever workers.”
- Magdy Elsayed
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Perth
Often ranked highly in terms of quality of life, Perth is
near the southwestern corner of Australia in the state
of Western Australia. The city straddles the banks of
the Swan River and is wedged between the Indian
Ocean and an escarpment called the Darling Range.
The capital of Western Australia and Australia’s
fourth-largest city, Perth is home to approximately 1.7
million people.
Energy & the Economy
In 2009 Western Australia discoveries yielded 69% of Australia’s
oil and condensate production and 56% of the country’s natural
gas production, according to the Australian Petroleum Production
& Exploration Association.
The state’s proximity to markets in the Far East has helped it
become a key LNG exporter. North West Shelf LNG, Chevron’s
Gorgon Project and Woodside’s Pluto LNG, along with several
projects under consideration, should cement Western Australia’s
role as an LNG exporter--and Perth’s status as a world energy
capital--for decades to come.
What’s So Great About Perth?
Basking in sunshine for more than 300 days a year, Perth enjoys
a mild, Mediterranean climate that offers ample opportunities
for outdoor activities. With miles of world-class sandy beaches
nearby, Perth is a great place to surf, sail, snorkel or just sunbathe.
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#6
Landlubbers may prefer to visit a nearby winery. Western
Australia is home to four distinct wine regions, all within easy
driving distance from Perth. Wineries are clustered in the Swan
Valley, Margaret River, Coastal and Great Southern regions.
While in the city, be sure to take in a bird’s-eye view from a
treetop-level elevated walkway in King’s Park. For another
magnificent sight, venture northwest of the city to Namung
National Park. The park features limestone formations called
“The Pinnacles” in the aptly named Pinnacles Desert.
Cosmopolitan city that it is, Perth is a gourmand’s delight with
restaurants serving virtually every cuisine imaginable. Perth also
boasts a vibrant arts scene, with regular musical and theatrical
performances and an annual arts festival. Fans of team sports
follow local professional basketball, soccer, baseball, cricket,
rugby and Australian rules football teams.
From the
Rigzone Community
“Most relaxed oil town in the world.”
- Edward Hartland
“Major oil companies are located at the CBD as well
as service companies, which makes it easier and
convenient to conduct business.”
- Piero Hidalgo
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 SINGAPORE #5
Located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, the city-state of
Singapore comprises a group of islands roughly three times the size of
Washington, DC. The tiny country has gotten a big economic boost from its
strategic location in one of the world’s key shipping lanes - the Malacca Strait.

Coolest The Singapore Economic Development Board states the oil

Five million people of myriad backgrounds manage
to coexist harmoniously as one nation in Singapore.
Immigrants primarily from China, the Malay Peninsula,
India and Eurasia have long gravitated toward the
cosmopolitan city-state. More recently, Singapore’s
booming economy has drawn so many expatriates
that they now comprise one-fifth of its population.
Most Singaporeans are multilingual; Singapore’s
official languages are English, Chinese, Malay
and Tamil.
and gas and maritime services sectors make up 12% of the
city-state’s GDP. Engineering and construction firms such as
Keppel FELS and Sembcorp provide rig design, construction,
repair, and other services for clients worldwide from Jurong
Island. More than US$20 billion in upstream and downstream
investments occupy the artificial island.
What’s So Great About Singapore?
Singapore boasts an abundance of culinary and leisure pursuits.
Restaurants serve everything from aloo gobi to baked ziti.
Sentosa Island offers diversions such as beach resorts, golfing,
wildlife viewing, amusement parks and even a movie studio.
Many recreational and spectator sport opportunities exist in
Singapore. Take in a table tennis match, catch the action of a
Formula 1 race, cheer on a local rugby team or strap yourself in
for a reverse-bungee jump.

Energy & the Economy From the

Singapore has prospered under an efficient free-market
economic system with low taxes and largely transparent and Rigzone Community
corruption-free government. In 2010, it boasted the world’s
sixth-highest per-capita gross domestic product (an estimated “Lovely city, clean, crime free, modern and they retain the
US$57,200) and a mere 2.1% unemployment rate.
cultural heritage of each segment of their population.”
- Harry Turner

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 The Mile High City of Denver sits in the center of the state of Colorado,

#4 at an official elevation of exactly one mile above sea level. With roots
going back to the Colorado Gold Rush, Denver is one of the few cities
not built along a river, body of water or transportation route. Yet this
has not hampered the city, which is now home to more than 2.5 million

Denver residents within its greater metropolitan area.

Energy & the Economy

Denver’s position near the mineral-rich
Rocky Mountains has also encouraged
many mining and energy companies to
relocate to the area. The city of Den-
ver experienced a major boom and as-
sociated growth when oil embargoes
drove the price of oil skywards during
the 1970s and early 1980s. Today, sev-
eral well-known companies have of-
fices in the city – EnCana, Halliburton,
Smith International, Rio Tinto Group,
Newmont Mining, Noble Energy
and Anadarko.
only miles away, Denver has long been
a popular destination for lovers of the
outdoors. Its generally sunny weather
makes it a great location for a variety of
outdoor sports.
During the temperate summers,
Colorado residents can enjoy the state’s
10 national parks and monuments,
42 state parks and 13 national forests
by taking part in an assortment of
recreational activities including hiking,
camping, river rafting, mountain biking
and more extreme mountain sports.

According to the United States Energy
Information Administration, 10 of the
nation’s 100 largest natural gas fields
and three of its 100 largest oil fields
are found in Colorado. The state is also
responsible for more than one-fourth
of all coal bed methane produced in
the US.
What’s So Great
About Denver?
With the Rocky Mountains and some of
the most beautiful scenery in the world
During the winter months, there are
literally dozens of world-class ski
resorts littered throughout the area.
Some of the most popular ski resort
towns are Aspen, A-Basin and Vail, but
great skiing can be found throughout
the mountains of Colorado.
For those preferring their sports in the
spectator variety, Denver is one of only
two cities in the US that is home to eight
professional sports teams.
From the
Rigzone Community
“The weather is great – and
you can get anywhere in the
US by air in 2.5 hours. Denver
is a high-profile, educated
population that is pro-business,
pro-growth and energy savvy.
Denver is located in the middle
of some of the hottest oil and
gas plays in the continent.”
- Eliot Barton

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Nicknamed the “Marvelous City,” Rio
de Janeiro occupies a strip of Brazil’s
southeastern coastline near the Tropic of
Capricorn. With an elevation rising from
sea level at the Atlantic Ocean to more
than 3,300 ft in the Brazilian Highlands,
the city features a diverse landscape that
includes beaches, rainforest, hills and
mountains.
With a population of 7 million people, Rio
is Brazil’s second-largest city and the
Coolest
capital of Rio de Janeiro state.
From the
Rigzone Community
“A truly magical city with the most friendly,
fun and bright people. Chuck in 100MM boe
of pre-salt reserves, the World Cup, and the
Olympics and you have a pretty cool and up-
and-coming city!”
- Andrew Leitch
RIO de
JANIERO
Energy & the Economy
Rio is the base of operations
for Petrobras, Brazil’s leading
integrated oil and gas company.
From its Rio headquarters, the
company commands a growing
energy powerhouse that does
business in 27 countries.
Petrobras has earned a reputation
as an innovator, transferring its
sophisticated research capabilities
into results. In recent years,
perhaps nowhere has this been
more evident than in the company’s
ability to overcome the daunting
technological, logistical and
commercial challenges of exploiting
enormous pre-salt reservoirs of light
hydrocarbons in the ultra-deepwater
Santos, Campos and Espírito Santo
basins. The pre-salt discoveries
are dramatically elevating Brazil’s
reserves profile among the world’s
oil and gas producers.
What’s So Great About
Rio de Janeiro?
Rio offers an exciting mix of
breathtaking natural surroundings,
celebrations, and hospitable
people. No visit to the city would
be complete without a tram ride up
Corcovado Mountain to observe
the city from the base of the world-
famous Christ the Redeemer statue.
Visitors and residents alike take time
to swim, surf or just people-watch
at more than 10 local beaches. Two
of the city’s most famous beaches
are located in Rio’s Ipanema and
Copacabana districts in Rio’s
affluent South Zone.
Partying is a year-round affair in
Rio, but it reaches its zenith during
the four-day pre-Lenten Carnival
celebration. Many “Cariocas,”
as the locals are called, are also
die-hard sports fans who have
something else to celebrate: Rio
will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup
and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Calgary
Energy & the Economy
Calgary boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates of any
major metropolitan area in Canada, and the energy industry
plays a large role in the city’s thriving economy. Accounting for
13% of the city’s GDP and employing around 6% of the city’s
workers, the energy industry helps drive the Albertan economy.
Calgary is home to the majority of Canada’s oil and gas
production companies, major pipeline operators, oilfield service
and drilling companies, and energy-related engineering and
consulting firms. Some of the larger, well-known companies
include BP, EnCana, Imperial Oil, Suncor Energy, Shell Canada,
TransCanada and Nexen.
Canada holds the world’s second largest reserves of oil, with
an estimated 187 billion barrels in 2009. The bulk of these
reserves are found in oil sand deposits in Alberta, which help to
draw thousands of workers to the region each year and ensure a
long and prosperous future for the city of Calgary.
What’s So Great About Calgary?
Due to its close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, Calgary is
a popular destination for year-round sports. The city hosted the
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Calgary, situated in the south of the Province of
Alberta and just east of the front ranges of the Canadian
Rockies, is a beautiful city that is home to nearly 1.2 million
people, making it the fourth largest city in Canada.
1998 Winter Olympic Games in the Canada Olympic Park – a
multi-purpose athletic facility designed for sports in the winter
and summer months.
In the summer, the Bow River, a river nestled in the city, is
a popular spot for fishermen. Both fly fishermen and spinner
fishermen share the river in all four seasons of the year. Bow
River holds rainbow and brown trout that have one of the best
growth rates found in any river system in the world today.
Each summer, the city of Calgary takes on a decidedly western
flair when the Calgary Stampede, billed as “The Greatest
Outdoor Show on Earth”, begins its 10-day run. The event,
which centers on the world’s largest rodeo, draws a million
visitors each year.
From the
Rigzone Community
“Great all around city. The mountains, big sky and fantastic
people all make this a very vibrant city.”
- Robert G. Shaw
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Located on the Arabian Peninsula, south of the Persian Gulf,
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emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With nearly 1.8
million, mainly expatriate, inhabitants, Dubai serves as a
prominent tourist attraction and business hub, noted for its
westernized assimilations of the Arab culture.
Energy & the Economy
Once built on its oil industry, Dubai now boasts a diversified economy
based on its strategic location and open trading. In 2008, Dubai’s gross
domestic product was $82 billion, a total that, despite recent economic
troubles, is set to climb between 3% and 4% this year.
While the UAE has the world’s seventh largest reserves of both oil and
natural gas, most of these resources are concentrated in the emirate of
Abu Dhabi, while Dubai ranks as a distant second in terms of reserves.
Yet the city continues to attract major oil and gas industry players, the
most notable being Halliburton, which moved its global headquarters
there in 2007.
What’s So Great About Dubai?
Over the last 50 years, the population of Dubai
has expanded very rapidly, more than quadrupling
to 183,000 inhabitants between 1960 and 1975,
nearly quadrupling again between 1975 and
1995, and nearly tripling again between 1995 and
today. With this tremendous growth in population
Dubai’s cityscape has been rapidly transformed
from a small town to the home of the world’s
tallest buildings, earning it the title of “Tallest City
in the World.”
Among the many astounding architectural
achievements of Dubai, the city touts both the
world’s first and second tallest hotels. At 333
meters, the Rose Rayhaan is the tallest hotel in
the world, with the Burj Al Arab following closely
behind at 321 meters. The Burj Al Arab mimics the
sail of a boat, designed to symbolize Dubai’s urban
transformation.
Dubbed the “Shopping Capital of the Middle
East,” Dubai hosts an annual month-long shopping
and entertainment exhibition known as the Dubai
Shopping Festival (DSF). This extravaganza
attracts approximately 3 million people each
year. The city is also referred to as the “City of
Gold,” a concept coined during one of DSF’s
awareness campaigns.
From the
Rigzone Community
“Best city in the world: no taxes, peace
and tranquility, shopping and entertainment
galore, respected business hub with excellent
opportunities and facilities…global fulcrum for
oil and gas products and services.”
- Pat Mehraban Irani
“It’s an amazing city with so many opportunities
for expansion in the oil and gas sector.”
- Luis Duarte
“Dubai is really a very nice, developed and
interesting place to stay, live and work…never
felt like a foreigner.”
- Amjad Taha
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 jobs.rigzone.com Offshore Production Facilities Engineer - Topsides
Employer: ABACO International
Location: Houston, Texas

CAREER
Description: A leading independent, multi-disciplinary engineer-
ing and consulting firm has an immediate opening for an
Offshore Production Facilities Engineer – Topsides Equipment.

This role will be the primary point of contact and company representative to the client
throughout the life of a project. This will require an individual who is very comfortable and

CENTER
effective in communicating with both internal and external teams. The Offshore Production
Facilities Engineer will have accountability for leading project teams and managing all disci-
plines within a project, including having overall responsibility for project schedule and cost.

The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background, with 5-15 years
recent and relevant engineering experience, preferably as a mechanical engineer OR in
one of the following disciplines: structural engineering, petroleum engineering, electrical en-
gineering, chemical engineering or process engineering. Offshore production engineering
experience is required and experience with projects in the GOM would be highly beneficial.
Find THOUSANDS More O&G
This position will be responsible for the hands on engineering and project management
Jobs Online at jobs.rigzone.com of projects for offshore production facilities and pipeline projects from concept through
completion, including: engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, installation and
startup. This role is all-inclusive within a project: working on and overseeing both the
engineering and construction phases.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic entrepreneurial environment where your en-

gineering skills can be fully utilized, while also providing the opportunity to further develop
and enhance your skills through continuous hands on interaction with the project team and
clients throughout all phases of a project.

To Apply: Please contact Cindi Boudreaux at cboudreaux@abaco-intl.com

or 713-965-0876, ext. 303.

Drilling Operations
Employer: AIPC Energy
Location: Worldwide
Description: AIPC Consutants, Inc. is currently seeking qualified Drilling Engineers, Mud
Engineers, Well Site Supervisors, Tool Pushers and Safety Consultants. Currently staffing
land based and offshore drilling projects domestically and internationally.

Drilling Completions Supervisor:

• N. Dakota, East Texas, N. Texas, S. Texas, West Texas, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITERS • 5+ Years Experience
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business day and generates more than 9 million page views
Production Safety Consultants:
per month, providing the Rigzone.com Career Center with the
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• Domestic and international positions available.
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CANDIDATES Be sure to let us know you found our ad in the Rigzone OTC Guide
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than 5,000 oil and gas job opportunities. More than To Apply: Send Resumes with position and full name in the subject line
500 companies use Rigzone each day to find oil and gas to qrichardson@aipcenergy.com
professionals. On the following pages you will find a number of
featured jobs that are a perfect fit for your skills and goals. For
more job opportunities, be sure to visit the most popular job
board in the oil and gas business, jobs.rigzone.com.
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NREMT-P/Clerks and HSE/MEDICS Petroleum Engineering Opportunities

Employer: AMR Offshore
Location: Worldwide
Description: AMR Offshore is growing rapidly and is
actively hiring qualified hands! If you have 3 years of
offshore experience and 5 years as a paramedic, we are
your new home.
We offer excellent wages and benefits to go along with a
very supportive management team! You are eligible for annual raises based on your perfo-
mance appraisals. Our clients expect the best and we provide the best. Our hands have
strong HSE backgrounds in addition to being season paramedics and capable clerks.
Employer: Ardoin Engineering
Location: Houston, Midland, Russia
Description: Ardoin Engineering is one of the fastest
growing engineering consulting companies in the
Houston area. Headquartered in Houston with an office in Alberta, Canada, Ardoin Engi-
neering is in the business of recruiting engineers and technical consultants for assignments
both domestically and internationally in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry,
including exploration and production; refining, and marketing, chemicals manufacturing, and
power generation and both onshore and offshore.
Ardoin Engineering is currently recruiting engineers in the following area:

All of your required training & recerts are paid by AMR! All of our in-house training is done • Project Managers (Houston)
in Gulfport, Ms. • Facilities Engineers (Houston, Midland)
• Cost Control and Schedulers (Houston)
Current jobs are ROV Ships, pipeline, P & A and Construction. • Production Engineers (Houston, Midland)
• Project Engineers (Houston, Russia)
We expect international work in the near future.
Industry experience preferred with a minimum BS degree.
To Apply: If you would like more information or would like to come on board, please email
us at mike.pontius@amr.net. To Apply: Candidates should email resumes to: bardoin@ardoinengineering.com

Drilling Industry Opportunities A World of Opportunities

Employer: KS Drilling Pte Ltd Employer: Maersk Drilling
Location: Worldwide Location: Worldwide
Description: KS Drilling Pte Ltd (formerly Atlantic Oilfield Services Description: Using cutting edge technology and know-how, Maersk Drilling designs,
Limited) is a fully integrated international oilfield services company and a 100% subsidiary of develops and operates a global fleet of advanced drilling rigs. In line with our strategy for
the KS Energy Services Group of Singapore, having both on and offshore assets, a proven growth, we have commenced 2011 with orders for two ultra deepwater drillships and two
track of record and a fully operational management structure operating from their Corporate ultra harsh environment jack-up rigs for delivery in 2013 and 2014. Additionally, our modern
offices in Singapore & UAE and other regional offices based out of Netherlands, Iraq, fleet counts 26 drilling rigs including deepwater development semi-submersibles, high-end
Nigeria, Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, UAE & Indonesia. jack-up rigs and cantilevered drilling barges. We employ an international staff of highly
skilled and competent operational leaders in the industry.
We are currently looking for experienced professionals in the following positions.
In Maersk Drilling we believe in moving boundaries within offshore drilling.
KS Drilling is seeking:
We offer opportunities worldwide for many experienced offshore drilling positions.
• Rig Managers Please follow the openings posted on our web-site.
• Senior Toolpushers / OIM’s
• Barge Masters To Apply: Please visit www.maersk-drilling.com to learn more about the job
• Toolpushers opportunities in Maersk Drilling
• QHSE Advisors
• Chief Electricians
• Chief Mechanics
• Drillers with cyber base experience

To Apply: Please visit our website www.kse-aos.com and apply under the careers tab.

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Exciting Career Opportunities with DSL
Employer: Derrick Services (UK) Ltd
Location: UK, Brazil, Asia
Description: Established worldwide, Derrick Services (UK) Limited is an API licensed com-
pany providing a range of construction, engineering & inspection services to the upstream
sector of the industry supported through our offices and operations around the world. DSL
is committed to becoming the engineering, inspection and offshore construction contractor
of choice to drilling contractors and operators on a global basis and strives to achieve this
through Experience, Qualification, Our People, Fast Response and Depth of Service.
Our range of accreditations and API licenses leaves no doubt about our standards to the
fundamental issues such as quality, HSE and integrity of service.
DSL clients benefit from our highly motivated and dedicated personnel, staff retention is high
on our priorities and we invest in our people.
Our people are known to be not only the most productive in the industry but are probably the
safest and most well trained available to our clients today.
The combined knowledge and expertise of DSL personnel gives our clients the confidence
we can deliver, time and time again.
DSL offers an attractive package including benefits and opportunities for the right candidate
to grow with the company.
To Apply: If you wish to be part of the exciting growth and success of DSL, please visit our
website www.derricksl.com for current opportunities available and email your CV to
employment@derricksl.com All information is held in strict confidence.
Or please visit us at stand 2641-F with the UK Pavilion during the
2011 OTC Exhibition and Conference.
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Engineering, Operations, Quality
Employer: ELPER Oilfield Engineering Nigeria Limited
Location: Nigeria and worldwide, onshore and offshore
Description: ELPER specializes in engineering and technical
services for the oil and gas exploration, development and produc-
tion industry providing: Management, Consulting, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance,
Inspection and Quality Management services. Our scope includes design, procurement,
construction and operations. Our clients are the major global energy companies and their
first tier engineering, construction and operations contractors.
Our expert staff is recognized for quality performance, responsiveness and the know-how
to get the job done right. We are always seeking talented new member to join our team of
professionals.
ELPER is registered with the department of Petroleum Resources for:
• Offshore Production and Pipeline Services
• Pipeline and Production and Maintenance
• Supply of Specialist Oilfield Equipment
• Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Construction
• Inspection and Quality Management
Training services are also provided in the areas of competence.
We are a Firm Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers, and certified to ISO 9001:2000
Quality Management System.
To Apply: To learn more about us, visit: www.elpernigeria.com
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Mechanical Engineers Various Oil & Gas Industry Career Opportunities

Employer: Forum Energy Technologies – www.f-e-t.com
Location: Houston, Texas
Description:
• BSME & 5+ years’ experience in design of oilfield equipment.
• Design of lifting equipment including cranes, iron roughnecks, and pipe handling
equipment for use in onshore and offshore applications.
• Design of pipe handling product line: Elevators, Slips, Tongs, Safety Clamps, Spiders,
Bowls & Bushings, Kelly Spinners, Rotating Mousehole, Casing Scrapers, Stabbing
Guides, and Twister Tools
• Design of pressure control equipment including blowout preventers for use in wireline
and coil tubing applications. Design of 6A Gate Valve product line
• Work with Sales and Manufacturing evaluating customer requirements to ensure
maximum product application while remaining profitable
• Create designs and documentation to facilitate manufacture of products including
drawings, bills of material, material specifications, and design files.
• Guide and coordinate efforts of engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Has significant impact on product design, cost, performance, manufacturing methods/
standardization, customer solutions, warranty cost minimization, and patent analysis
and submission.
• Produce necessary engineering calculations and component specifications.
• Develop project schedules and creatively address design challenges in order to meet
deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry related codes and standards and knowledge of drilling
operations a plus
• 3-D design experience required, Solid Works a plus.
To Apply: Please submit your resume to careers@f-e-t.com
Employer: Forum Energy Technologies – www.f-e-t.com
Location: Houston, Texas
Description: Forum Energy Technologies (“FET”) is a global provider of manufactured tech-
nologies and applied products to the energy industry. Headquartered in Houston, TX, and
strategically located in over twenty-five world-wide manufacturing and distribution facilities,
FET’s 2,000 employees provide the products and technologies essential to solving today’s
increasingly complex challenges in the production of oil and gas.
We’re creating a new company and opportunities exist for many experience levels. With the
right qualifications, attitude and commitment, there’s almost no limit to how high you can go.
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals who are ready and to move their career in a
positive new direction.
Experience. Dedication. Vision. Come share the vision with us.
Forum Energy Technologies is accepting applications for the following positions:
• Mechanical Engineers – Entry, Mid, and Senior Level openings
• Solid Works Designers & Drafters
• Electrical Controls Drafters
• Welding and Materials Engineer/Metallurgist
• Environmental, Health and Safety Managers
• Quality Managers & Directors – API & ISO
• Internal Auditor – CPA, CIA, SOX
• Field Service Technicians – Mechanical/Electrical
• Planning & Logistics
• Technical Insides Sales Representatives
• Operations & Production
• Materials & Procurement
• Sales & Marketing
• Human Resources and IT
To Apply: Please submit your resume to careers@f-e-t.com

Oil & Gas Professionals Petroleum Engineering Opportunities

Employer: GE Oil & Gas Employer: Our top GCC Oil Exploration client
Location: Worldwide Location: Kuwait
Description: GE Oil & Gas (www.ge.com/oilandgas) is a world leader in advanced Description: We provide world class placement & staffing solutions to Oil & Gas, Petro-
technology equipment and services for all segments of the oil and gas industry, from drilling chemical & Power & Utility sector organisations & professionals. With offices across the
and production, LNG, pipelines and storage to industrial power generation, refining and globe & industry hotspots, we make talent meet demand effectively.
petrochemicals.
Our client is currently looking for:
• Counsel, Commercial Operations - 1323294 • Petroleum Engineer Specialist/ Consultant
• Counsel, Intellectual Property - 1255041 • Reservoir Engineer Specialist/ Consultant
• Director of Business Development - EPC’s - West Coast - 1341895 • Sr. Petrophysicist
• Drilling Measurements Technical Sales - 1321074 • Specialist Geophysicist
• Drilling Measurements Key Account Executive - 1341064 • Reservoir Modeling Specialist
• Principal Engineer/Technologist – Subsea Production - 1326891 • Senior Geologist
• Product Initiatives Leadership Program Member - 1344562 • Modeler Geologist
• Product Regulatory Program Manager – Services - 1312517 • Specialist Development Geologist
• Sales Manager EPC - West Coast - 1341889 • Facility Specialists
• Senior Project Capture Engineer – Subsea Equipment - 1342809 • Gas operations Training Specialist
• Senior Technical Sales Representative - 1342475 • Mechanical Training Specialist
• Technician Training Coordinator - 1319742 • Process and Production Operations Training Specialist
• Wireline Key Account Executive - 1341001
• And Multiple Field Service Opportunities Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree
Apply: If unable to visit our booth, apply online at www.jobs.gecareers.com or write • 15+ years of experience in the relevant positions
to us at careerfair@ge.com • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

To Apply: Please send your CV to jobs@jvgenergy.com

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Project Management (Filtration/Well Test)
Employer: CETCO Oilfield Services
Location: Houston, TX
Description: Seeking experienced FILTRATION/WELL TEST PROJECT MANAGER to
oversee the operation of equipment. Must maintain project files, prepare procedures and
drawings on each project. Responsible for selecting appropriate equipment for projects, and
must be able to provide general project engineering as required, routinely conduct site visits
and provide technical support for project meetings.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with all parties involved to execute projects from inception to completion
• Provide onsite field support and manage expenses
• Work closely with Client; attend meetings; provide progress reports
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively adhering to deadlines
• Ensure jobs are performed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
• Regulatory Requirements (14C)
Skills Required
• Minimum 3yrs project management experience or 5+yrs O&G production experience
• Must have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office - MS Project and MS Visio
• Ideal candidate will be detail oriented and possess leadership qualities
Experience
• Background with produced water treatment, well testing, or pipeline cleaning and
servicing a plus
• Experience with API 14C Offshore Guidelines
• B.S. Engineering degree or background
To Apply: www.cetcooilfieldservices.com - 888.90.CETCO - recruits@CETCO.com
Project Management (Pipeline)
Employer: CETCO Oilfield Services
Location: Broussard, LA
Description: Seeking experienced PIPELINE SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER to
oversee the operation of equipment. Must maintain project files, prepare procedures and
drawings on each project, routinely conduct site visits and provide technical support for all
project meetings. Responsible for selecting appropriate equipment for projects, and must
be able to provide general project engineering as required.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with all parties involved to execute projects from inception to completion
• Provide onsite field support and manage expenses
• Work closely with Client; attend meetings; provide progress reports
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively adhering to deadlines
• Ensure jobs are performed according to all applicable Regulatory Requirements with
HSE as a priority
Skills Required
• Engineering degree, 3+yrs project management experience or 5+yrs pipeline
experience
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office - MS Project and MS Visio
• Background in pipeline pigging operations/cleaning/inspection/servicing/
commissioning/ decommissioning service a plus
• Background with filter separators and separation equipment
Experience
• Follow API Recommendations
• Experience with DOT regulations and Nitrogen helpful
• Willingness to learn and share assignments and able to thrive in a fast
paced environment
To Apply: www.cetcooilfieldservices.com - 888.90.CETCO - recruits@CETCO.com
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Engineering & Project Management Opportunities
Employer: McDermott, Inc.
Location: Worldwide
Description: Empowering Solutions. Proven Leadership.Technology
for the Future. These are strengths of McDermott, a leading engineer-
ing, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) company focused on delivering fixed
and floating production facilities, pipelines and subsea systems for the offshore oil and gas
industry.
Operating worldwide and serving the energy industry for more than 85 years, our integrated
resources include a diversified fleet of marine vessels, fabrication facilities and engineering
offices.
Oil and Gas Job Opportunities Available
Employer: N.E.S.C.
Location: Houston, TX / Gulf of Mexico
Description: N.E.S.C. is a contract and direct hire staff-
ing company that utilizes various personnel recruitment
techniques to locate candidates locally, regionally and
nationally. We specialize in technical and engineering
disciplines within the oil & gas (on and offshore), pipeline, refinery and petrochemical indus-
tries. N.E.S.C. currently has excellent opportunities for candidates with experience ranging
from entry level up to 20+ years experience, both offshore and onshore.
We are recruiting for the following Offshore Engineering & Technical disciplines:

Our engineers and project managers are involved with some of the most interesting and • Project Management
complex solutions to safely harness the world’s offshore oil and natural gas reserves. • Civil / Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
We currently have openings for: • Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineering
• Project Engineering
Ocean Engineers/Naval Architects • Process Engineering
• Civil/Structural Engineers • Planning & Scheduling
• Project Managers • Design & Drafting
• Mechanical Engineers • Subsea Engineering
• Electrical Engineers • Construction
• Subsea Engineers • Materials & Procurement
• PDMS Designers and Drafters • HSE Engineering & Risk Management
• Rotating Equipment Engineers
• Contracts Management
To Apply: Visit www.mcdermott.com to learn more about us and apply at the
“Career Center.”
To Apply: Submit CV to LisaK@natleng.com or Houston@natleng.com.
Visit us online at www.natleng.com

Oil & Gas Opportunities Make the Wright Choice For Your Career
Employer: Omron Oilfield & Marine Inc Employer: Wright’s Well Control Services
Location: Houston, Texas Location: Lake Charles, LA
Description: Omron Oilfield & Marine is a leading provider of AC and DC drive systems and Description: Wright’s Well Control Services offers rigless plug &
custom control systems for oil and gas and related industries. The company is rapidly gain- abandonment, decommissioning & platform removal, wireline &
ing market share based on products that are innovative, durable and dependable. e-line, completion & recompletion, well pumping, explosive, hydrate remediation & other
services in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond.
Omron Oilfield & Marine offers a variety of exciting and challenging careers in the oil and
gas industry. The company is a dynamic organization with opportunities at every level. We Wright’s offers the opportunity to work with many first-to-market technologies in a friendly
are growing and currently have various employment opportunities such as: small-company setting. Grow as the company grows with rapid advancement for employees
• Product Manager who know how to work hard in a team environment. 100% coverage of medical, dental and
• Sr. System Design Specialist/Engineer vision insurance is provided to all employees.
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Quality Control Technician Wright’s Well Control Services is seeking:
• Oilfield Service Technician
• E-Line Engineer with Warrior System and Logging System Knowledge
We are an equal opportunity employer with competitive salaries and an excellent benefits • Plug and Abandonment Supervisors & Technicians
package including health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term • Slick-Line and E-Line Technicians
disability, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off benefits, etc. Check out the careers section of • Pump Technicians
our website for more information on our job openings.
To Apply: Submit resumes at www.wwcs911.com under the Career Opportunities tab
www.Oilfield.Omron.com or fax to (337) 502-4163

Come grow with us! EOE

To Apply: Email your resume to recruiter@omron.com and indicate for which

position you are applying.

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Engineering & Piping Design Opportunities Procurement Specialist/Buyer

Employer: Allstates Technical Services, LLC
Location: Worldwide
Description: With 65+ years experience serving engineers & the
oil & gas industry, Allstates Technical Services brings long-term
connections & job opportunities to thousands of qualified profes-
sionals throughout the U.S. & Internationally. quotes for domestic and international clients. Company currently handles RFQ pipeline
We are currently recruiting for the following on & off shore positions and competencies:
Process Engineers, Controls Systems Engineers & Designers, PDMS / CADWorx Piping
Designers, Civil / Structural Engineers & Designers, SACS, SESAM, Offshore Platform
Design, Topside Floating Systems, Topside Structure Equipment, Floating Storage Units,
and FPSO
We take the time to understand our candidate & client needs to ensure there is a good fit for
both parties. Whether your interests are in contract, contract-to-hire or direct job opportuni-
ties, visit us today at OTC 2011 KBR Booth #2753!
To Apply: Send Resumes to AllstatesSouthwest@kbr.com and visit www.asts.net
for more information
Employer: Lagoa Resources America
Location: Houston, TX
Description: Lagoa has recently opened northwest
Houston office to support its domestic and international procurement business. The Pro-
curement Specialist/Buyer will work with a small cross-functional team to source and secure
volume of $3-5MM/month. Primary emphasis on sourcing, negotiations and procurement.
Optimal candidate will have existing relationships with Manufacturers and Suppliers and be
able to identify additional Procurement solutions to benefit Clients. Base salary + Bonus +
Health benefits for successful candidate. Equity opportunity for high-performing candidate.
Basic/Minimum Qualifications:
• 5-10 + years Procurement Experience with some Sales Experience
• Computer literate
• Bachelors Degree or some college
• Ability to travel up to 40% is expected
• Some international travel
Preferred Qualifications:
• Background in Drilling Operations and/or Drilling equipment
• History of working with manufacturers and suppliers within O&G Exploration & Produc-
tion Industry
• Proven ability to perform in Entrepreneurial Environment and manage multiple Projects
• Strong Communication skills – Highly organized
• Self Starter able to work under general supervision and with multi-national team
• Motivated and Results Oriented – sliding scale bonus structure
• Positive Attitude

To Apply: Lagoa is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit resume and references
to info@lagoaresources.com

E&P Engineering Industry Professionals Coil Tubing, Operations Manager – 10+ Years Experience
Employer: W&T OFFSHORE, INC. Employer: Xtreme Coil Drilling
Location: Houston, TX Location: Alice, TX – Eagle Ford Shale
Description: Independent oil and gas Description: Responsible for the overall supervision
exploration & production company, operating and successful operations of the Coiled Tubing (CT)
offshore properties for over 27 years. We are focused primarily in the Gulf of Mexico area, Well Servicing activities. Ensures the CT well servic-
where we have developed significant technical expertise and where the high production ing line operates on a cost-effective basis within the US operations.
rates associated with hydrocarbon deposits have historically provided us the best op-
portunity to achieve a rapid payback on our invested capital. Our senior management team • Participates in decision-making and long range planning activities for CT well servicing
has achieved considerable technical expertise and industry experience and is continuing to operations.
attract top talent in the offshore as well as domestic onshore energy industry. • Responsible for directing the overall activities of CT well servicing operations in ac-
cordance with policies established by the Xtreme Coil.
Find out more at www.wtoffshore.com NYSE symbol: ‘’WTI’’ • Communicate effectively with management, client and crew in the planning, coordina-
tion and execution of our service.
• Sr. Production Engineers • Responsible for providing direction and supervision at the well site for high profile job.
• Sr. Reservoir Engineers • Coordinate with CT Service Supervisors to ensure proper training and safety practices
• Sr. Drilling & Completions Engineers are being met.
• Sr. Facilities Engineers • Support Service Supervisors, Engineers and Sales Staff in daily activities of CT well
• Engineering Technicians (Aries) servicing operations in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.
• Geologists & Explorationists • Client management and quality control. Overseeing and managing coiled tubing
• HSE & Regulatory services deliverables and maintaining customer goodwill.
• Landman • Providing Senior Management with accurate sales, revenue and business related
• Finance & Accounting forecast and reports on an on-going basis.
• Partner with Senior Management and Project Managers on new build and refurbishing
Requirements: At least 8 years prior experience in E&P company. Must be US Citizen, CT well serving rig projects.
Permanent Resident or Green Card Holder. • Able to solve special oil well drilling and production problems related to CT. .
• Strong existing well servicing customer base.
Competitive Benefits and Bonus.
To Apply: Please submit your resume to Recruitment@Xtremecoil.com and
To Apply: Email resume to careers@wtoffshore.com reference RZ OTC in the subject line.

EOE – M/F/D/V

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Oil & Gas Opportunities Offshore Engineer – Sperry Drilling Services

Employer: Halliburton Employer: Halliburton
Location: Worldwide Location: Broussard, Louisiana
Description: Halliburton has various openings for the following positions around the world. Description: Candidates will work offshore on the client’s rig and the typical work schedule
is 2 weeks offshore and 1 week onshore although schedules will vary. While offshore, a
Service Supervisors typical day consists of 12 hour shifts. While onshore, the candidate will work in the Hallibur-
• Cementing (various locations) Onshore and deepwater offshore experience Min. 2 years of experience ton office on relevant projects. Time offshore may vary due to work schedules, inclement
Project Manager/Stimulation Engineers weather, etc. This position may require riding in a boat or helicopter, climbing and working
• Pinnacle (various locations) Manages fracture and/or reservoir diagnostics projects and provide compre- in very high areas, and working out in the elements. Candidates should not be afraid of
hensive engineering solutions to our clients. Engineering degree required Production Enhancement field heights, water, boats, or helicopters. Ability to adapt to an indoor/outdoor, 24-hour, 365-day
experience preferred work environment is required.
Account Leader Responsibilities:
• PE (Algeria) Interacts with customers and is considered the lead technical engineer in the location of • Provide technical and operational engineering expertise to external customer (oil and
operations. Min. 10 years experience in frac and stimulation. Min of BS in Engineering
gas exploration & production) in a professional manner
Sand Control Specialists • Perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering
• Completion Tools Deepwater experience preferred Sand control tools work experience and job execution principles for design of work
Strong technical knowledge and customer service skills
• Lead Halliburton team in implementing designs at the well site (capacity to work ef-
Intelligent Well Specialists fectively within teams is essential)
• Experience with smart well technology and job design Advanced technical knowledge and ability to • Interpret well site data (in “real time”), work with software simulators, electrical, and
facilitate complex operations
mechanical devices
Account Representatives (BD) – Completion Tools
• Lead position for job execution and performance. Strong industry related sales experience BS in Engineer- Characteristics:
ing High level of integrity, analytical, innovative, service oriented, self-motivated, team
Completion & Production – Science and Technology player, high safety awareness, ability to multi-task and prioritize, leadership ability. Effec-
• PHD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry preferred Strong knowledge of oil tive communication skills (reading/writing/comprehension, as well as verbal) required.
and gas industry and product development, creation, and/or modifications Integrated Project Managers Majors and Degree:
Bachelors in All Engineering; Geology; Math; Physics; Science, Engineering Technol-
Integrated Project Managers Completion Engineer Geophysicist ogy, Agricultural Science, Animal Science, or related fields
Drilling Engineer Real-Time Engineer Petrophysicist
Well Planner Geologist Geomechanic
To Apply: For more details about these jobs and many others, please
visit www.jobs.halliburton.com

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Career Opportunities With Us Career Opportunities

Employer: Parker Drilling Employer: VELOSI
Location: Please See Description Description: The VELOSI Group, founded in 1982,
Description: Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) provides Asset Integrity, Health, Safety and Environment
provides high-performance contract drilling solutions, rental tools and project management (HSE), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Russian/Kazakh Certification, Third Party Inspec-
services to the energy industry. Parker’s international fleet includes 25 land rigs and two tions and specialized Manpower services to a number of leading national and multinational
offshore barge rigs, and its U.S. fleet includes 13 barge rigs in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The oil and gas, EPC, pipeline and oilfield service companies.
Company’s rental tools business supplies premium equipment to operators on land and
offshore in the U.S. and select international markets. The Velosi Group operates globally through five regional headquarters in the USA, the UK,
Malaysia, South Africa, and the UAE and has almost 70 offices in 40 countries worldwide.
Parker Drilling is an industry leader in opening new markets and developing new technology. For more info, please visit us at www.velosi.com.
We employ some of the most skilled people in the energy and drilling industry. It’s because
of these problem-solving, team-oriented, dedicated innovators that Parker enjoys such a We are currently seeking candidates within the multiple disciplines.
solid reputation. Our commitment to Safety, Training, Technology, & Performance is what
sets us apart. • Third Party Inspectors
• Instrument and Control Engineers
WHERE ARE WE? YOU’LL FIND US AT WORK IN... • Drilling Personnel
• Our corporate headquarters located in Houston, Texas, • Electrical Engineers
• Our shore-based positions in our Gulf of Mexico operations office in New Iberia, • Mechanical Engineers
Louisiana, • HSE Advisors
• Rig-based positions in the Gulf of Mexico, • Project Controls
• Operations in Anchorage, Alaska and on the North Slope, and • Planners / Schedulers
• Both rig- and shore-based operations in various international locations, depending upon • Subsea Engineers
where our business takes us. • QA/QC Engineers
• Construction and Vendor Inspectors
WHO ARE WE? WE ARE... • Document Controllers
• Drillers, Electricians, & Mechanics • Contract Advisors
• Engineers & Project Managers • Process Engineers
• Rig Operations, Safety, & Maintenance professionals
To Apply: If you are interested, please forward your resume to VelosiUSAjobs@velosi.com.
To Apply: Check out our online Careers page at http://www.parkerdrilling.com.

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Offshore and Onshore Job Opportunities Land Drilling Personnel

Employer: PG Global Oil, Gas & Energy Specialists
Location: Worldwide
Description: At PG Global we have over 10 years experience and professionalism in creat-
ing personalised tailored solutions to meet our Clients and Candidates needs alike.
We offer our dedicated Recruitment Services within the Oil, Gas and Energy sectors
Onshore and Offshore. We offer a full end to end recruiting service in the following areas,
but not limited to: Recruitment Services, Flights and Logistics, Personnel Manning, Payroll
Management, Human Resources and Onsite and Offsite Project Management.
PG Global has recently launched its new website allowing Clients to log on to our internal
database and view more than 75,000 registered and referenced Candidates that work
within the Oil, Gas and Energy sectors on a 24/7 basis. Candidates can view daily vacancy
and industry updates which we have listed on behalf of more than 25 of the Major Oil, Gas
and Energy Companies that we currently support.
These are some of the main areas of expertise we cover, but certainly not limited to;
• Drilling • Engineering – General
• Production • Geosciences
• Speciality Services • Health Safety & Env –HSE
• Engineering – Petroleum • Management and Support
• Engineering – Design • Maritime & Trade
• Engineering – Construction
Employer: Ensign Energy Services
Location: Opportunities around the world.
Description: Ensign offers fantastic opportunities for individuals interested in commenc-
ing a career in the oil and gas drilling industry, or continuing on with an existing one. The
Company is always looking for talented, motivated and safety focused individuals to join the
Ensign team. Whether you have absolutely no experience in the drilling industry or years of
experience Ensign may have an opportunity for you.
Field-based personnel progress through Ensign’s ranks through a combination of merit,
training and knowledge-based objectives. Individuals who demonstrate required skills will be
assigned roles or responsibilities commensurate with their skill level. This ensures that every
employee has the opportunity to work outside the field based operations and associated
positions as required for drilling and completion operations.
Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics and Administrative roles in the areas of Accounts,
Project Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, Procurement and Executive Management
are appointed on merit, competence and qualifications as well as practical knowledge
gained within the industry.
To Apply: 1-888-ENSIGN-0 E-Mail: hr@ensignenergy.com

To Apply: Phone: +356 2142 4634 or Email: info@pg-global.com

or visit our website: www.pg-global.com

People are our business

LA Recruitment is a leader in the recruitment and placement of skilled

personnel across the globe. We handle Engineering, Technical,
Offshore, Project Support & Commercial roles.

Current outstanding positions worldwide include:

 Head of Internal Audit  Training & Competence Specialist  Mechanical Engineering  Mechanical Subsea
 Contracts Engineer  Emergency Response Team Specialist Technician
 Head of Insurance Leader  Reliability Engineer  Telecomms Specialists
 Corporate Planning Analyst  Buyer  Rotating Equipment Engineer  Senior HSE Engineer
 Head of LNG Sales Admin  Senior Accountant  Electrical Engineer  Lead Process Engineer
 Head of Leadership  Compliance Advisor  Senior Mechanical Estimator  Facilities Engineer -
 Job Analyst  Senior Technical Sales Advisor  Building Engineer Maintenance
 Senior Finance Analyst  Bilingual Sales Engineer - South  Pipe Recovery Specialist  Head of Product Quality
America  Smart Plant Administrator  Senior Instrument Technician

For further information on these and many other roles, visit -

www.larecruitment.net or email: careers@larecruitment.net

aberdeen • doha • houston • kuala lumpur

www.larecruitment.net
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Oil & Gas Opportunities Upstream and Downstream Oil & Gas Opportunities
Employer: Energy Staffing Professionals Employer: e-technology, LLC
Location: Houston, TX Location: Houston, Texas (Sugar Land)
Description: With over 20 years of Oil & Gas Engineering/Technical Recruitment experi- Description: e-technology supplies technical contract
ence in Houston, TX with a long list of Engineering, Operating, Drilling and Manufacturing personnel to Operating Companies, Engineering &
clients. ESP is becoming the premier Staffing Agency for Upstream, Midstream and/or Construction Companies, Drilling Companies, and Oilfield Services Companies in the
Downstream Engineering projects. Petrochemical and Oil & Gas Industries and our clients include many of the world’s largest
companies in the industry.
Offshore Projects:
Project Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers (Process Engineering Our thorough candidate screening mechanism and our excellent benefits package ensure a
Manager), Structural Engineers, Naval Architects, Instrument & Controls Engineers, high level of success in the recruitment and retention of qualified contractors for our clients.
Electrical Engineers
We put a high value on our contractor’s contribution to the growth of the company and its
Onshore Shale Projects: reputation. We treat our contractors as valuable employees and consider them to be the
Senior Geologist, Land Supervisor, Reservoir Engineers, Drilling Engineers, company’s biggest asset.
Production Engineers, Completion Engineers
Below are some of the latest job opportunities we have to offer:
Subsea Engineers:
Project managers, Flow Assurance, Risers, Wellheads, Trees, Mooring Systems, Electrical Engineers Instrument Engineers
Installation, Hydraulics Material Specification Engineers Naval Architects
Pressure Vessel Engineers Pipe Stress Engineers
Project Controls: Rotating Equipment Engineers Structural Engineers
Planner/Schedulers, Cost Engineers, Estimators, Proposal Manager, Purchasing Pipeline Engineers Process Engineers
Project Control Engineers Project Management
All requirements listed are Full Time Staff Positions located in Houston, TX with excellent Project Engineers Subsea Engineers
salary potential, full company benefits and signing bonus. PDS Piping Designers PDMS Piping Designers
Structural Designers Electrical Designers
Instrument Designers Pipeline Mappers
To Apply: Contact Chuck Bell at Energy Staffing Professionals
c.bell@energystaffingpros.com 832.593.9998
To Apply: Submit resumes to: resumes1@e-techweb.com with RIGZONE as the subject.

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BHP Billiton...............................................21
C&J Energy Services .................................C4
Cetco Oilfield Services ...............................48
Chevron ...................................................3
ConocoPhillips ..........................................29
Ensign Energy Services .............................37
FMC Technologies .....................................22
Forum Energy Technologies .......................41
GE Oil & Gas .............................................29
Halliburton ................................................C3
KWIRX Creative .........................................55
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LA Recruitment .........................................53
Ocean Rig ................................................52
Rigzone Career Center ..............................54
Rigzone Compensation Tracker ..................15
Saudi Aramco ...........................................12
Schlumberger ...........................................23
Siemens ...................................................33
Shell ........................................................C2
TMK IPSCO...............................................31
Wison Floating Systems.............................46
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