Entry Level Oil and Gas Specialist Jobs
New grad oil and gas specialist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on technical portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Mining & Natural Resources, with employers like Jobot, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at this level now.
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Cleveland Brothers, the largest Cat® dealer in Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, has an immediate opportunity for an Industrial Engine Field Technician.
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., your local Caterpillar dealership, is looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our growing team of established and successful technicians.
Position Summary:
The focus of this position will be to provide industrial engine service to the petroleum industry for our customers. The successful candidate must possess appropriate training and relevant work experience on industrial engines to successfully diagnose, and repair diesel and gas engines and provide support for the oil and gas industry, to service natural gas and diesel products for our customers. Must possess appropriate training and relevant work experience in natural gas, diesel, and industrial engine systems to successfully diagnose, repair, and complete technical startup of diesel and natural gas engines. After-hours and weekend assignments are often required to satisfy customer demands and repair time schedules.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Independently and successfully diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain diesel, gas, and marine engines
- Safely assemble and disassemble equipment and parts according to the manufacturer's specifications
- Repair and maintain temperature control and air compression equipment
- Independently diagnose and repair compression gas and diesel engines along with independently and successfully diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain diesel, gas, and marine engines
- Accurately complete service reports and provide the details to complete work orders
- Meet the Department of Transportation physical examination and licensing requirements as mandated by law
- Work overtime as required and maintain tool requirements
Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
When field industrial engine work is available, the Mechanic will be dispatched to perform that work. When there is no field work, the successful candidate will work in the shop facility for the balance or duration of the shift.
This position requires a commercial driver's license. The successful candidate will be required to pass a driver's physical and all applicable tests associated with driving a service truck.
As a Field Mechanic you are required to work in an industrial environment which includes exposure to significant environmental conditions. Physical requirements include: overall stamina; sitting; standing; climbing; walking; lifting; pulling and/or pushing; carrying; grasping; reaching; stooping and crouching; listening; and speaking. Must have good motor coordination skills; coordination of eyes, hands, and feet; verbal intelligence; and numerical intelligence. The workplace environmental conditions include subject to noise; heat; cold; injury exposures; and atmospheric exposures. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Graduate of a technical school, military school, or relevant working experience acceptable to the company
Why Join the Cleveland Brothers Team
- Market Leading Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability, health savings account, PTO, Profit Sharing Account.
- Advancement: Take your career to the next level with a dynamic organization that wants to see you succeed! In addition to room to grow in this role, there are limitless opportunities across 29 locations whether you want to move up, or into another division of the company.
- Stability: Cleveland Brothers has been around for 75 years. Experience tremendous job security in an essential role with an organization that is around for the long haul.
About Us: Founded in 1948, Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., is the exclusive Cat® dealer of western and central Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, providing new, used and rental equipment, parts and service.
Cleveland Brothers supplies a vast variety of solutions and products, including construction machinery, industrial diesel and gas engines and generators, air compressors and boosters, oil and gas machinery and much more, in addition to full truck service for all makes and models. With 29 locations, customers have access to all of the parts and equipment needed to get the job done, backed by industry-leading technicians and staff. For more information, please visit www.ClevelandBrothers.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Shift: First Shift
Req Benefits: Competitive Compensation Market Leading Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability, health savings account, PTO, Profit Sharing
Compensation: Up to $54.00/hour
Cleveland Brothers, the largest Cat® dealer in Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, has an immediate opportunity for an Industrial Engine Field Technician.
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., your local Caterpillar dealership, is looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our growing team of established and successful technicians.
Position Summary:
The focus of this position will be to provide industrial engine service to the petroleum industry for our customers. The successful candidate must possess appropriate training and relevant work experience on industrial engines to successfully diagnose, and repair diesel and gas engines and provide support for the oil and gas industry, to service natural gas and diesel products for our customers. Must possess appropriate training and relevant work experience in natural gas, diesel, and industrial engine systems to successfully diagnose, repair, and complete technical startup of diesel and natural gas engines. After-hours and weekend assignments are often required to satisfy customer demands and repair time schedules.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Independently and successfully diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain diesel, gas, and marine engines
- Safely assemble and disassemble equipment and parts according to the manufacturer's specifications
- Repair and maintain temperature control and air compression equipment
- Independently diagnose and repair compression gas and diesel engines along with independently and successfully diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain diesel, gas, and marine engines
- Accurately complete service reports and provide the details to complete work orders
- Meet the Department of Transportation physical examination and licensing requirements as mandated by law
- Work overtime as required and maintain tool requirements
Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
When field industrial engine work is available, the Mechanic will be dispatched to perform that work. When there is no field work, the successful candidate will work in the shop facility for the balance or duration of the shift.
This position requires a commercial driver's license. The successful candidate will be required to pass a driver's physical and all applicable tests associated with driving a service truck.
As a Field Mechanic you are required to work in an industrial environment which includes exposure to significant environmental conditions. Physical requirements include: overall stamina; sitting; standing; climbing; walking; lifting; pulling and/or pushing; carrying; grasping; reaching; stooping and crouching; listening; and speaking. Must have good motor coordination skills; coordination of eyes, hands, and feet; verbal intelligence; and numerical intelligence. The workplace environmental conditions include subject to noise; heat; cold; injury exposures; and atmospheric exposures. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Graduate of a technical school, military school, or relevant working experience acceptable to the company
Why Join the Cleveland Brothers Team
- Market Leading Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability, health savings account, PTO, Profit Sharing Account.
- Advancement: Take your career to the next level with a dynamic organization that wants to see you succeed! In addition to room to grow in this role, there are limitless opportunities across 29 locations whether you want to move up, or into another division of the company.
- Stability: Cleveland Brothers has been around for 75 years. Experience tremendous job security in an essential role with an organization that is around for the long haul.
About Us: Founded in 1948, Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., is the exclusive Cat® dealer of western and central Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, providing new, used and rental equipment, parts and service.
Cleveland Brothers supplies a vast variety of solutions and products, including construction machinery, industrial diesel and gas engines and generators, air compressors and boosters, oil and gas machinery and much more, in addition to full truck service for all makes and models. With 29 locations, customers have access to all of the parts and equipment needed to get the job done, backed by industry-leading technicians and staff. For more information, please visit www.ClevelandBrothers.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Shift: First Shift
Req Benefits: Competitive Compensation Market Leading Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability, health savings account, PTO, Profit Sharing
Compensation: Up to $54.00/hour
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Entry Level Oil and Gas Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level oil and gas specialist job?
Entry level oil and gas specialist roles reward candidates who can show hands-on technical knowledge, even if it comes from internships, field coursework, or academic projects rather than full-time work history. Employers at this level look for familiarity with industry software, safety protocols, and basic geological or engineering principles. A focused resume that highlights relevant coursework, lab work, or any field exposure gives new candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level oil and gas specialists?
Companies hiring entry level oil and gas specialists right now include Jobot, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of large integrated energy companies, regional operators, and engineering services firms that run structured onboarding programs for early-career candidates.
Are there remote entry level oil and gas specialist jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site or field-based given the nature of the work. About 67% of entry level oil and gas specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in data analysis, technical writing, or regulatory compliance functions rather than direct field operations.
Are these new grad oil and gas specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior oil and gas specialist roles. A new-grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and explicitly accepts internships, co-op rotations, or a relevant technical portfolio in place of professional work history. Look for postings that list a degree requirement without demanding prior full-time industry experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level oil and gas specialists?
Entry Level oil and gas specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Mining & Natural Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive early-career hiring because they maintain active exploration, production, and compliance operations that require a steady pipeline of technically trained candidates at the junior level.