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. This article was published on 2024-05-14