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 The
demand for crude oil and natural gas is increasing globally on an
unprecedented scale. Due to the finite nature of the resource the
importance of exploration and, crucially, drilling technology in
enabling the discovery and exploitation of new sources of oil can not
be overstated and consequently qualified and experience personnel
within these areas are continually being sought.
With over 3000 oil drilling rigs across the world, oil and gas drilling jobs
are on the increase creating a wide range of career opportunities. The
different types of oil drilling rigs are designed to work in a number
of global locations and within different environments. Types of oil
drilling rigs include Jack-ups,  Platforms, and Semi-submersibles drilling units (Floaters). Each requires different personnel types.
There are a large number of entry-level drilling jobs
in the oil and gas rig sector, and if you are physically fit, hard
working and able to work as part of a team, the drilling job
opportunities are endless. Other more technical drilling jobs may
require applicants to have an undergraduate degree. Both onshore and
offshore oil and gas drilling rigs are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week and usually require teams of drilling crews to work in 8 – 12
hour shift patterns.
Oil drilling jobs include Drilling Engineer, Rig Manager, Toolpusher, Driller, Derrickhand,  Motorhand,
Roughneck, Roustabout, and Pumpman. The salaries are generous and there
are plenty of opportunities to climb the career ladder; If an oil or
gas drilling job is more physically demanding, the pay scale is
commensurately higher.
There are
opportunities to work on oil drilling rigs all across the world
including USA, Canada, Africa, Europe, and Asia. One of the main
advantages of an oil and gas drilling job, is the ability to travel the
world. While this can involve periods of time away from home, generally
the sleeping and living conditions are excellent and the financial
rewards can be high. |
