Energy generation by oil, gas and nuclear offers a wide range of roles and a variety of challenges. Introduction The oil and gas sector is facing change as companies respond to growing awareness of climate change by diversifying into renewables. A recent survey by Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce showed some optimism amongst oil and gas companies, with 75% of contractors antipicating moving into renewables work within the next 5 years. Oil & Gas Survey May 2021 (pdf; Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce) For an overview of the oil and gas sector, see: Oil and gas industry sector overview (Targetjobs) Another overview which also covers nuclear and water is here: Overview of the UK's energy and utilities sector | Prospects.ac.uk This article by one of our alumni pinpoints the key issues facing the oil and gas industry: Oil and gas industry – what are the key challenges and opportunities Inform.ed blog What’s it like: job profiles Oil and gas: common roles Wellsite geologist (Prospects) Mudlogger (Prospects) Drilling engineer (Prospects) Energy engineer (Prospects) Geochemist (Prospects) Petroleum engineer (Prospects) Nuclear energy: common roles Nuclear engineer (Prospects) Radiation protection practitioner (Prospects) Water: common roles Water engineer Water quality scientist Vacancy sites MyCareerHub Gradcracker Each of the job profiles above lists sources of vacancies which are particularly relevant to the role.
