Energy Sector
Upstream Oil & Gas Jobs Worldwide
Exploration, drilling, completions, and production of crude oil and natural gas across onshore and offshore basins worldwide.
Upstream hiring landscape
Energy employers worldwide are scaling upstream capacity, particularly across leading oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, and energy software firms. Demand is strongest in tier-1 energy hubs and high-growth markets.
Working in Upstream
Energy professionals in upstream benefit from competitive base pay, shift and offshore allowances, performance bonuses, and access to global energy infrastructure — particularly at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors.
For Operators, IPPs, Utilities & EPC Employers
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Roles in demand in Upstream
Petroleum Engineer
8.8K openings · $142k
Reservoir Engineer
4.4K openings · $155k
Drilling Engineer
5.2K openings · $148k
Production Engineer
4.8K openings · $128k
Completion Engineer
2.8K openings · $138k
Wellsite Supervisor
3.2K openings · $175k
Mud Engineer
2.2K openings · $118k
Rig Manager
1.9K openings · $155k
Offshore Engineer
3K openings · $165k
Geologist
3.2K openings · $108k
Frequently Asked Questions
Upstream roles typically require relevant engineering or technical degrees, sector certifications, HSE training, and prior tenure at energy operators, IPPs, utilities, EPC contractors, or energy software firms.