The average salary of full-time employees in oil and gas extraction, including support activities, in Norway was around 930,000 crowns, or $100,000, in 2019, according to Norway’s statistics office. The figure includes allowances and bonuses, and excludes overtime.
Are there oil rigs in Norway?
Located in the Norwegian North Sea, 140 kilometers west of Stavanger, the Johan Sverdrup field represents the future of the Norwegian oil industry, with a production horizon beyond 2050. Oil rigs are dangerous work environments.
How many oil and gas jobs are in Norway?
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the industry, or you’re an experienced professional thinking about a move to Norway, then read on. From 2013 to 2016, it’s estimated that almost 50,000 oil and gas jobs in Norway were lost. That’s a massive number considering the country’s population is little more than five million.
Are there any oil and gas museums in Norway?
There’s even a petroleum museum in Stavanger. Salaries are high in the oil and gas industry but qualified people are required and the work can be tough, especially offshore. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the industry, or you’re an experienced professional thinking about a move to Norway, then read on.
What kind of jobs can you get in Norway?
There are special rules for offshore workers resident abroad and seafarers employed on vessels within petroleum-related companies on the Norwegian continental shelf. Qualified technical staff are also required in great numbers for office-based work.
How long do you work on an oil rig in Norway?
Transportation is via helicopter, and shifts are typically 12-hours long. You’ll also work on a rotation, which is a set pattern of so many days working followed by so many off. Typically you’ll be on a rig from two weeks up to a month at a time. A different sort of commute. Photo: Bryan Burke (CC 2.0)
