The following will give you some general information on each category, highlighting various positions within that particular group. It also gives some idea about the personal and educational requirements for each category. A career choice in administration in the petroleum industry is one area that does not often come to mind. The choices of working on a drilling rig or in a refinery are much more obvious. People with business, technical and professional skills are required for finance, taxation and general administrative work.
Some positions require specialized training.
Experience in a legal or accounting office, business administration, secretarial, or clerical training will serve as an excellent start for a career in administration in the petroleum industry. Once a person is working and gaining experience in the industry, many opportunities will appear for specialization and further training. Others require specialized training through post-secondary education at university and specialized schools and colleges. Those wishing to obtain jobs in administration should, depending on their position, have good interpersonal skills, enjoy travelling, and posses a good working knowledge of the petroleum industry. The petroleum industry requires people with technical skills in many specialized areas.