The Future of Oil and Gas Jobs: Trends and Opportunities

Feb 14, 2024

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Clean energy, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and a workforce in transition.  What does this mean for the future of oil and gas and the energy industry as a whole? We at NTG Staffing commit every day to keeping you informed about the latest trends and opportunities shaping the future of oil and gas jobs. In this blog post, we delve into key insights that will impact the industry, ensuring you stay ahead in these dynamic times.

The Clean Energy Transition: A Pivotal Shift

The winds of change are blowing, and the oil and gas industry finds itself at the crossroads of evolution. In a recent survey conducted by Deloitte in July 2023, a significant 60% of oil and gas executives expressed their willingness to invest in low-carbon projects, provided the returns on these ventures exceed 12% to 15%.

Furthermore, for 2024, expect the industry to direct spending towards initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions.

Over one-third of surveyed executives highlighted operational efficiency and direct emissions reductions as key metrics for assessing progress in the energy transition. Recognizing the importance of aligning talent with transformative goals, our expert team ensures that our pool of candidates is well-equipped to contribute to the evolving landscape.

Embracing Generative AI: A Technological Leap Forward

In the quest for innovation, the oil and gas industry is turning to Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful ally. At this time, viewing the value of generative AI through four different lenses reveals unique advantages:

  1. Immediate Cost Reduction: Generative AI holds the potential for immediate cost savings, streamlining processes and optimizing resource utilization. We understand the significance of efficiency in your operations. We aim to connect you with talent well-versed in harnessing the cost-cutting power of generative AI.
  2. Enhanced Process Efficiency: The integration of generative AI leads to enhanced process efficiency, minimizing errors and maximizing output. Presently, the value of good, clean, actionable data cannot be understated.
  3. Creation of New Revenue Streams: Beyond cost reduction, generative AI opens doors to the creation of new revenue streams. Our role at NTG Staffing is not just about filling positions. More than that, it’s about connecting you with professionals who can contribute to the innovative growth of your organization.
  4. Acceleration of Innovation-led Change: Generative AI catalyzes innovation, propelling the industry towards positive change. Moreover, generative AI can assist in rapid prototyping and data assessment, shaving timelines to fractions of previous years.

The Next Oil and Gas Generation

As the industry undergoes this transformative phase, companies must pave the way for the next generation of oil and gas professionals. At this time, building a new workforce architecture is imperative to attract fresh talent. This includes, but is not restricted to, creating career paths for new roles such as agile coaches, data scientists, emissions officers, or user-experience designers.  Consequently, these positions aim to draw in young, innovative minds.

These strategic imperatives are vital for the industry’s evolution from an “only fuels-based” to a “solutions-based” business model.

NTG Staffing: Your Strategic Partner in Navigating Change

The future of oil and gas jobs is intertwined with the clean energy transition, the adoption of generative AI, and the cultivation of the next generation of professionals.

Together, let’s forge a path toward a sustainable, innovative, and talent-rich future. At NTG Staffing, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Contact our team of oil and gas staffing experts today to build the next generation for your company.

 

Sources:

Deloitte: 2024 oil and gas industry outlook

Deloitte: The future of work in oil, gas and chemicals

New Tech Global has been in the oil and gas consulting industry for over 20 years specializing in engineering, project management and well site supervision. Over the years, as requested by some of the largest oil/gas operators and service companies in the world, we’ve expanded our business from consultancy services to staffing as well. We provide W-2 contractors too many different industries including oil/gas, energy, petrochemical, manufacturing, industrial, construction, and medical. NTG has offices in Houston, Midland, Fort Worth, Denver, and Canonsburg, PA as well as international offices in Mexico City and Dubai.

Considering NTG’s reputation in the oilfield along with our success in staffing, we would be a great staffing partner for any company. We have structured our Recruiting group to strategically best serve the needs of our clients. We have taken our knowledge of the high demand, technical experience and 24 hour service of the oilfield and have been able to adapt to other industries.

With our combined recruiting experience in and out of the oil/gas industry, we are able to provide our clients a diverse level of support in supplying candidates for the following disciplines: Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Procurement, Maintenance, HSE/Quality, Engineering, Field Technicians, IT, Accounting/Finance, HR, Marketing, Executive Suite and Administrative. NTG is considered a national vendor for several of our clients and we have contractors in 40 states.

NTG Staffing provides complete onboarding services

Client Experience:

NTG provides to your company a personal approach. Our relationship is built on trust and reliability. We strive to surpass the client’s expectations in multiple ways: we look for technically sound, driven individuals that match your company’s culture.
NTG will tailor our recruiting efforts to your needs. For example, our team will prescreen the candidate(s) and determine if they are the right fit for the company and position. The hiring manager will receive a full candidate description highlighting the relevant skills related to the job. If the client would like to proceed with an interview, NTG will assist in coordinating the interview with both parties. We pride ourselves in being thorough. We interview all of our candidates and only present those who fit the requirements of your positions.
Other services include weekly updates to the hiring managers, reference checks, onboarding prescreening assessments and offer negotiations.

NTG Staffing provides complete onboarding services
NTG Staffing provides complete onboarding services

Client Experience:

NTG provides to your company a personal approach. Our relationship is built on trust and reliability. We strive to surpass the client’s expectations in multiple ways: we look for technically sound, driven individuals that match your company’s culture.
NTG will tailor our recruiting efforts to your needs. For example, our team will prescreen the candidate(s) and determine if they are the right fit for the company and position. The hiring manager will receive a full candidate description highlighting the relevant skills related to the job. If the client would like to proceed with an interview, NTG will assist in coordinating the interview with both parties. We pride ourselves in being thorough. We interview all of our candidates and only present those who fit the requirements of your positions.
Other services include weekly updates to the hiring managers, reference checks, onboarding prescreening assessments and offer negotiations.

NTG Staffing provides complete onboarding services

Recruiting Services include:

  • Temporary Services
  • Temp-to-Perm Services
  • Payrolling Services (NTG is currently the National Payrolling Provider for some of the largest Operators and Project based services
  • Volume Recruiting Campaigns
  • Client Hiring Events
  • RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) and Onsite Assistance
  • Direct Placements & Confidential Searches
  • All payroll services included
  • FLSA driven conversion needs (1099 conversions to W-2)

NTG Staffing provides complete onboarding services:

  • New Hire paperwork (applications, W-4s, I-9 Verifications, drug/alcohol pre-screenings, background checks). NTG is an E-Verify company.
  • Weekly or bi-weekly payroll
  • Online portal for timesheet approvals and submittals
  • Online portal for employees to retrieve check stubs via Payroll system
  • Direct Deposit
  • Medical Benefits provided to contractors (eligibility on the first day of the month following 60 days of full time employment)
  • 401K provided to contractors after 90 days of full time employment, after one year (100% match on the first 3%; 50% on the next 2%)
  • Online benefits portal (contractors can elect their coverage, access to 24 hour help desk for benefit related questions)
  • NTG covers Worker’s Compensation Insurance
  • Federal/State taxes
  • Unemployment
  • General Liability coverage
  • Payroll processing fees

Recruiting Services include:

  • Temporary Services
  • Temp-to-Perm Services
  • Payrolling Services (NTG is currently the National Payrolling Provider for some of the largest Operators and Project based services
  • Volume Recruiting Campaigns
  • Client Hiring Events
  • RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) and Onsite Assistance
  • Direct Placements & Confidential Searches
  • All payroll services included
  • FLSA driven conversion needs (1099 conversions to W-2)

NTG Staffing provides complete onboarding services:

  • New Hire paperwork (applications, W-4s, I-9 Verifications, drug/alcohol pre-screenings, background checks). NTG is an E-Verify company.
  • Weekly or bi-weekly payroll
  • Online portal for timesheet approvals and submittals
  • Online portal for employees to retrieve check stubs via Payroll system
  • Direct Deposit
  • Medical Benefits provided to contractors (eligibility on the first day of the month following 60 days of full time employment)
  • 401K provided to contractors after 90 days of full time employment, after one year (100% match on the first 3%; 50% on the next 2%)
  • Online benefits portal (contractors can elect their coverage, access to 24 hour help desk for benefit related questions)
  • NTG covers Worker’s Compensation Insurance
  • Federal/State taxes
  • Unemployment
  • General Liability coverage
  • Payroll processing fees

Recruiting Services include:

  • Temporary Services
  • Temp-to-Perm Services
  • Payrolling Services (NTG is currently the National Payrolling Provider for some of the largest Operators and Project based services
  • Volume Recruiting Campaigns
  • Client Hiring Events
  • RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) and Onsite Assistance
  • Direct Placements & Confidential Searches
  • All payroll services included
  • FLSA driven conversion needs (1099 conversions to W-2)

NTG Staffing provides complete onboarding services:

  • New Hire paperwork (applications, W-4s, I-9 Verifications, drug/alcohol pre-screenings, background checks). NTG is an E-Verify company.
  • Weekly or bi-weekly payroll
  • Online portal for timesheet approvals and submittals
  • Online portal for employees to retrieve check stubs via Payroll system
  • Direct Deposit
  • Medical Benefits provided to contractors (eligibility on the first day of the month following 60 days of full time employment)
  • 401K provided to contractors after 90 days of full time employment, after one year (100% match on the first 3%; 50% on the next 2%)
  • Online benefits portal (contractors can elect their coverage, access to 24 hour help desk for benefit related questions)
  • NTG covers Worker’s Compensation Insurance
  • Federal/State taxes
  • Unemployment
  • General Liability coverage
  • Payroll processing fees