Military Veterans In The Oil And Gas Industry

Many U.S. military veterans have found the oil and gas industry a good fit, with skills they learned during their service being helpful in their careers. Some oil and gas companies have hiring initiatives specifically for veterans.

Lisa Tobias is a U.S. Navy veteran, and the Offshore Personnel Manager at Helix Offshore Solutions Group. She says, "Energy is a great fit for many veterans transitioning out of the military because they are moving out of their respective military branches as highly trained and skilled individuals who possess a wide range of technical, logistical and administrative skills required for this industry." She adds that their drive and dependability makes them great assets to oil and gas...