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We Can't All Be Doctors and Teachers: Why Joining E&P is a Noble Pursuit

Written by Team Enertia | May 16, 2023 6:53:00 PM

We can't all be doctors and teachers. 

After spending years in the exploration, development, and production (known as E&P) industry, Vince Dawkins, President and CEO of Enertia, is still aware that the field isn’t considered as “noble” as teaching or perhaps the medical field. As a result, many people are switching careers to avoid the oil and gas industry. But is this reputation truly deserved?

After spending years in the exploration, development, and production (known as E&P) industry, Vince Dawkins, President and CEO of Enertia, is still aware that the field isn’t considered as “noble” as teaching or perhaps the medical field. As a result, many people are switching careers to avoid the oil and gas industry. But is this reputation truly deserved?

Younger generations are environmentally conscious, and while Vince loves the fact that Gens Y and Z are more “green,” he also worries that they’re not fully aware of E&P’s positive side.

Read Vince Dawkins' full article on CareerBright, as he makes a case for the true upsides of working in the E&P industry and shares his thoughts about the bright future of E&P and reasons job seekers should consider joining the industry.