Michael DeSafey | Executive Recruiter and HR Professional
Looking For A Job? How About 42,000 Jobs…
Keystone Pipeline Jobs Potential
Looking For A Job? How About 42,000 Jobs…
If you are considering making a job or career change in the next few years, you might want to consider working for a company that has ties to the Keystone XL Pipeline.
The Keystone XL Pipeline has long been a contested issue in the United States. Running a pipeline that would allow for the delivery of crude oil from the southern boarders of Canada to the gulf coast of the United States has been in the making for the last 5 years.
Environmentalists and politicians alike have made this project one of the countries most scrutinized and controversial pipeline projects in history. Citizens from around the nation have all been voicing their opinions on this issue;many stating how the pipeline will be an economic boon to the economy, make us less energy dependent, while others are voicing their concerns on the environmental impact it may have. As moving oil 1000’s of miles does have its risks environmentally.
The one issue that no one has debated is if this project does go forward the amount of jobs that will be created is substantial. A host of Environmental, Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing jobs will be created almost instantly. Some temporary as the engineering and construction phases begin; while others will be long-term environmental compliance, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain oriented to sustain the pipelines operations. Economists have estimated that over 40,000 jobs would be directly and indirectly created from this project.
As a staffing company that has direct ties to many of the construction, engineering and environmental firms across the county that are either currently working on this project or looking towards working on this project in the future; our clients see the potential in growing their employment base strictly around the contributions they may be able to make to the project as it progressing through its life cycle.
With over 1000+ miles of pipe being laid from Canada to the gulf coast these jobs will not just be regional, but span the nation north to south benefiting companies and individuals throughout the county. Most of these jobs will be high paying; allowing workers to pay their bills, their mortgages, put their kids through college, etc. It is estimated that this project alone will generate over $2 billion in earnings for workers and approximately $3.4 billion in Gross Domestic Product for the country as a whole.
As contentious as this project is environmentally and politically the benefit to organizations working on the pipeline cannot be disputed. For individuals looking for work, keep your eyes open and watch for companies that may have connections to this project; as we are all looking to see if this project will proceed and how we may play a role in assisting in assuring its safe construction, environmental compliance and operations in the years to come.
Michael DeSafey is a leading executive recruiter for professionals in the construction, engineering and environmental industries. He is currently the President of Webuild Staffing (www.webuildstaffing.com ). To learn more about Michael or Follow his Blog please visit www.michaeldesafey.com
Looking To Work In The Oil And Gas Industry?? Now Is The Time..
Looking To Work In The Oil And Gas Industry?? Now Is The Time..
As a professional recruiter who has been working and recruiting professionals in the environmental, engineering and construction industries for over 18 years now at Webuild Staffing, I have placed many exceptional candidates in positions within the oil and gas industry.
This market has been heating up for many years now domestically and candidates have been asking how to break into this industry and structure a resume specifically to obtain a job within the oil and gas industries.
In the past when we thought of oil and gas production our thoughts immediately turned to overseas and the Middle East. Today with the onset of new technologies such as hydraulic fracturing (fracking), and safe ocean exploration techniques; companies throughout north America have been able to reach new ocean and land deposits which were previously unreachable with the technologies of the past.
This technology has led to an expansion of employment within the oil and gas industries throughout North American from companies large and small looking to capitalize on this marketplace expansion; but individuals seem to struggle to find these jobs and structure a resume to focus their skills for these employer’s needs.
Truck drivers, Welders, Heavy Equipment Operators, Machinists, Oil Rig Operators, Geologists, Engineers, Administration Personnel, Project Managers, etc.. are all needed by these employers and they are willing to compensate employees well above national standards.
Newcomers to the industry need to start their job search by learning the basics about the industry; look at what companies are working in the marketplace, types and locations of projects they are working on, technologies they are using, types of people they are hiring and the skills that are needed do to the jobs they require.
Once you have a general understanding of the market it’s now time to establish some relationships. Talk with HR managers about their needs, network with professionals already working within organizations that you are interested in, go to informational interviews or career fairs, talk with oil and gas industry staffing agencies / recruiters to learn more. Making as many contacts as you can will get you noticed and express your desire to work within this growing industry.
It is also necessary to have a properly structured resume tailored to the oil and gas industry. All the typical resume writing rules apply; but you want to focus your skills to address the needs of hiring managers within the oil and gas industries. Have a properly formatted objective; showcase the skills you have that employers need in the industry. Once you send a resume out, call the employer on the phone, talk with them and express your interest. Always be selling yourself and what you can add to their organization.
As a candidate you need to stand out in a pool of many applicants as the marketplace is crowded with individuals looking for brighter career prospects; your goal is to shine and obtain the career opportunity that will lead to long term career success.
Michael DeSafey is a leading executive recruiter for professionals in the construction, engineering and environmental industries. He is currently the President of Webuild Staffing (www.webuildstaffing.com). To learn more about Michael or Follow his Blog please visit www.michaeldesafey.com