How to hire a gas analyst

How to hire a gas analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step gas analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a gas analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new gas analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The gas analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect gas analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of gas analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Gas Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Gas Analyst	Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells.	$24-48
   Completion Engineer	Completion Engineers are engineering professionals who are responsible for designing and monitoring well completions and ensuring the safety of drilling completion operations. These engineers must communicate instructions to the drilling contractors for all operations while emphasizing safety, well control, and LEAN... Show more	$51-109
   Petroleum Engineer	A petroleum engineer is responsible for developing safe and efficient extracting procedures of drilling oil and gas from the underground surface. Petroleum engineers inspect the safety and stability of tools and equipment before and after every operation, conducting preventive maintenance with the machinery for its optimal performance... Show more	$31-72

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Analysis
   • Gas Supply
   • SQL
   • VBA
   • Macro
   • LDC
   • Financial Models
   • Investment Decisions
   • Gas Chromatography
   • SCADA
   • Pipeline Statements
   • Midstream
   • Market Trends
   • Invoice

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage physical transactions internally with gas management system (Endur).
   • Help develop and handle both on and offsite SEO solutions as well as managing local campaigns and international SEO efforts.
   • Monitered SCADA alarms and report problems to field technicians.
   • Train new employees on GC-MS software and proper handling of cylinders.
   • Ensure each well have radio communications for SCADA monitoring and data collection.
   • Analyze high pressure cylinders of gases for purity and content using GC-MS.

   More gas analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the gas analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A gas analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a gas analyst in Utah may be lower than in Rhode Island, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level gas analyst. Additionally, a gas analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average gas analyst salary

   $72,163yearly

   $34.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level gas analyst salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average gas analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$98,030	$47
   2	District of Columbia	$95,789	$46
   3	New York	$91,336	$44
   4	California	$86,169	$41
   5	Virginia	$84,753	$41
   6	Oklahoma	$79,086	$38
   7	Texas	$75,276	$36
   8	Iowa	$66,449	$32
   9	Colorado	$66,236	$32
   10	Florida	$59,261	$28
   11	Utah	$52,399	$25

   Average gas analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Citadel	$127,985	$61.53
   2	BP America Inc	$112,081	$53.89
   3	McKinsey & Company Inc	$99,676	$47.92	3
   4	Hess	$97,962	$47.10
   5	Bloomberg	$96,601	$46.44
   6	Chevron	$92,517	$44.48	6
   7	UGI	$85,130	$40.93	1
   8	CenterPoint Energy	$79,293	$38.12
   9	PACCAR	$79,254	$38.10
   10	Logistics Management Institute	$77,652	$37.33
   11	Just Energy	$76,829	$36.94
   12	Castleton Commodities International	$76,454	$36.76
   13	TC Energy Group	$76,237	$36.65
   14	POTEN & PARTNERS	$76,198	$36.63
   15	*n/a*	$76,194	$36.63	1
   16	S&P Global	$76,021	$36.55	10
   17	Direct Energy	$75,242	$36.17
   18	Xcel Energy	$75,122	$36.12	9
   19	B & P Enterprises	$75,076	$36.09
   20	Black Hills	$74,625	$35.88

4. Writing a gas analyst job description

   A job description for a gas analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a gas analyst job description:

   Gas analyst job description example

   Job Title: Analyst Virginia Operations Reports To: Director Operations, VAO
   
   Department: VAO Upstream Location: Claypool Hill, VA
   
   This position will be responsible for a variety of different functions and support for the VA operations office and team. Duties will include the entire procure-to-pay life cycle including purchase orders and change notices, preparing reports for regulatory reporting, tracking, and analyzing cost(s) & data utilizing various systems and platforms. The Analyst will manage and track cost(s) to be compared to budgets per every general ledger account used by operations. This position will also support the team with gathering and organizing data/information to be used by operations.
   
   Target Responsibilities:
   
   Serve as a steward of the CNX Mission and Core Values (Responsibility, Ownership and Excellence).
   Personally work safely and maintain a culture of safety and compliance.
   Lead the VA operations with statistical data analysis to support decision making.
   Collaborate with cross departments to obtain job-related data.
   Assist with organizing QMS documents.
   Help manage the office: order materials/supplies needed, perform general administrative duties, etc.
   Procure-to-pay cycle including cutting purchase orders, change notices, troubleshooting and resolving ARIBA issues for vendors and operations support.
   Cost tracking and reporting - target field costs to actuals within 2%.
   Software used will include but is not limited to: ARIBA, SAP, Power Bi, Survey 123, Smartsheets, Siteview, KPA, Power Automate, Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
   Assist with creating and tracking Key Performance Indicators for operations and other departments.
   Work with and support service providers daily.
   Automate reminders, deadlines, and ensure records are complete.
   Prepare various reports as required by governmental and regulatory agencies - state, emission, water reports, etc.
   
   Minimum Requirements:
   
   High school diploma or equivalent required.
   Associate degree or bachelor's degree is preferred.
   1-3 years of oil and gas industry data management experience preferred.
   Must be a highly safety-minded individual.
   Must have excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
   Team oriented.
   Must be highly motivated and a "self-starter."
   Must possess advanced computer skills - Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
   Ability to read, understand and interpret budget, financial data and operational performance data.
   Detail Oriented

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5. Post your job

   To find gas analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any gas analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level gas analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your gas analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit gas analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit gas analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new gas analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the gas analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new gas analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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