Oilfield Jobs - A Booming Field Even In This Bad Economy.

Considering the state of our economies around the world, if you want to find a job that pays you good money then you should seriously consider the oil fields and offshore rigs in your serach. The oil industry is booming, if you have watched the news lately the big oil companies are the only ones really making a profit (and a big one) this year. Oil rig jobs are needed to crew the new drilling rigs being opened by these big companies around the world. Top economists project the oil boom to last the next 14 to 20 years, which will likely lead to oil jobs outstripping financial and IT jobs. While many people are puzzled about how to get started, the truth is that if you are young, fit, hardworking and willing to get your hands dirty, you should have no trouble getting started.

Many people think that you should have lots of experience inthis field to get started, but that's not true. The best way to get started is to get a job on a land-based oil rig. You can get hired as a roustabout, basically a general laborer, work hard for 6 months and climb up the ladder to the position of roughneck. Once you have reached this post, you will still do a lot of manual labor, but you may also have a chance to supervise a few roustabouts and help out the more specialized positions like the derrickhands and drillers. Show the right attitude, work hard and you may find yourself promoted all the way up to driller (2nd highest rank on the oil rig) in a few years.

A university degree is good but not much useful in an oil rig. On the other hand, a useful technical certificate or diploma, for example as an electrician or mechanic, could land you a job in the motor room or electrical department. But these are not the only useful trade skills on board an offshore oil rig. The rig crew need to eat (and eat well), so a good cook is always welcome on board. A medic also plays a valuable part on the rig. An oil rig job is still a pretty hazardous place to work in. Accidents happen, and a medic will always be necessary.

One thing you should keep in mind is that an offshore oil rig is covered under maritime law. Hence, it is good if you take the trouble to get a basic working knowledge of how it will affect you. Besides this, there are vaccinations and skills certifications specific to where the oil rig is located. For example, in the UK you need to take an offshore survival and firefighting course. Different Canadian provinces have their own First Aid certifications. And different US states have their own requirements.

There is little secret on getting started in offshore oil rig jobs. In short, there are many entry-level positions available. No formal education is required at the lower positions. Higher education is required only at the higher levels. Oil industry is continuing to grow rapidly and hence a career in this industry is very prosperous and bright. It gives you an opportunity to work anywhere in the world in a work environment which has very high standards of safety. Besides, enjoying very high salaries, the other benefit that workers enjoy is working only for 14 days in a month. Major oil companies also provide medical and life insurance. It is a very rewarding and exciting career.


Check this link to find all the offshore oil rig jobs available and much more information: Jobs Oilfield