Overview
Contractors and supervisors in oil and gas drilling and services supervise and coordinate the activities in drilling for oil or gas, operating service rigs, or providing oil and gas well services. They are employed by drilling and well service contracting companies and petroleum producing companies. Contractors may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who drill for oil and gas, operate service rigs or provide oil and gas well services
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Requisition and procure materials and supplies
Ensure appropriate control measures are in place to protect the health and safety of workers
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and safety
Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Review, audit and approve workers' paperwork and complete proper documentation
Prepare production and other reports
May set up machines and equipment.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$60,170
$95,521
$177,485
Job openings
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British Columbia
173expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
Completion of college or petroleum industry approved training courses is required.
Extensive experience in the occupations supervised is required.
Additional information
There is little mobility for supervisors from well services to well drilling.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certification are optional to practice as Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services in B.C.
- Energy Safety Canada Certification - Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
Energy Safety Canada Certification - Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as a contractor or supervisor in oil and gas drilling and services in B.C., you may need to complete training and gain certification through Energy Safety Canada. Eligibility is achieved by completing required prerequisite Energy Safety Canada courses.
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No programs available in B.C.
There are currently no programs offered at public post-secondary institutions in BC that are related to this career. Please see the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors website for other options.