Entry Level Oil Rig Jobs

Entry level oil rig jobs come with an attractive salary package and a rare opportunity of working in environments that are considered challenging. More and more companies are now coming up with the development of numerous oil exploration jobs and projects.

These jobs are in two categories: onshore and offshore. Because offshore jobs are tougher than the onshore, it is important that one gets experience first working onshore before getting into offshore jobs.

The offshore oil rig jobs prove to be more challenging because of the traveling involved to get to the project site and also the workers spend a lot of time away from the shore and face many dangers including hurricanes. Despite all the risks, the jobs pay well and are very exciting since the workers get to learn a lot from the experience. A beginner is sure of getting close to $700 every week.

With the kind of physical input involved, one has to undergo a thorough medical examination before getting a job at an oil rig. A drug screening test and a spinal X-ray are some of tests one will have to go through to be able to qualify for the job. One also has to be an adult, thus, over 18 years of age to be allowed to work at the rig. Most employees are normally around 27 years old and above. For the entry level jobs, education qualification is not an important requirement.

The most important is that the person has to be physically fit to work for long hours in a challenging environment. They also need to be able to learn fast since this kind of job strongly relies on team spirit. Failing to show up at work will cost you your job and so attendance should be taken seriously.

There is a rise in opportunities for people who are interested in working at an oil rig project. There are several common job posts at the oil rig.

* The roustabout has the responsibility of guiding cranes that move loads from one place to another on the deck. Their secondary responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance and ensuring the crew has all the necessary equipment on the deck. They also offer a hand on the drill floor to the roughnecks. * The maintenance roustabout is in charge of painting, general upkeep and cleaning the deck. * The welders are responsible for building metal works and carrying out repairs. They are normally employed in large numbers depending on how big the project is. They are permanently based on the rig though they may need to travel to various locations when the contract is over.

There are many other posts like the radio operators, store men, rig safety and training coordinators, scaffolders, medics, and painters. Oil exploration jobs have also become popular especially because of the good pay they offer.