The process of drilling for oil on an offshore rig requires team work from a number of different workers, each with unique skills. Requirements for these different jobs such as education and training, as well as job responsibilities and pay would also be unique to each position. Because there are so many oil rig drilling jobs, we wanted to provide a list of what these jobs are, as well as a description for a few to show people the incredible opportunities that exist on an offshore oil rig.
Job Titles
There are actually several categories of workers associated with oil rig drilling and while some might be considered entry level and others upper management, they are all critical to getting the job done. Keep in mind that for some of these oil rig drilling jobs various levels exist based on job function and skill level. For the purpose of this article, we listed only the Land Drilling Crew category and the various positions associated with it.
Land Drilling Crews: Driller, Derrickhand, Floorhand, Leasehand, Motorman, Rig Manager (more…)