FAQ: Oil Industry Jobs ?

QUESTION? : Are there different types of jobs available in the oil and gas industry?

ANSWER: Yes. The oil industries in the entire world the petroleum industry is about as big as they get. Therefore, there are a wide variety of employment opportunities. There are highly specialized jobs what reQUESTION? uire lots of schooling (Master's, Ph.D) such as petroleum engineering positions or jobs in the geosciences arena. Currently, there is a major shortage of workers with training in oil exploration. You don't need a college education to get into the industry, however. Look for a roughneck or roustabout job on offshore oil rigs. There are also all kinds of jobs at refineries, and with pipeline operations.

Review the many types of jobs we cover check out the Oil Job Search site map.

QUESTION? : What is the wage for working an oil industry job?

ANSWER: There is a lack of oil industry workers. There simply aren't enough engineers, people with training in the geosciences, or people willing to do the physical work reQUESTION? uired of a roughneck or rig worker. Because of this earnings and benefits can be excellent. Many people who work oil rigs average, over the course of a year, 6 months of work and 6 months of down time. Because many work locations are remote the employer provides your room and board. Most companies also offer a generous benefits package that often includes: medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K plan, profit sharing plans, vacation time, etc. People coming out of college with undergraduate or graduate degrees appliable to the petroleum industry can receive pay exceeding $60,000 per year plus signing bonuses.

Some parts of OilJobSearch discusses the types of jobs available and the earning potential.

QUESTION? : What is Room and Board like on an offshore oil rig?

ANSWER: Some accommodations on offshore oil rigs are sometimes cramped and privacy is hard to come by, many find the experience similar to their first year in college dorm, but without the homework. Rig workers eat great food in a dining area, have a place to sleep and read, and the work schedule allows for shore time. On the rig deck it's extremely busy, noisy, and dirty.

QUESTION? : How do I find most of the jobs in the oil industry?

ANSWER: Lots of Oil Companies tend to be located in areas where there's lots of oil. Kind of a no-brainer. In the United States many of the 'corporate' jobs with oil companies are in Houston, Texas, Anchorage, Alaska, Alberta, Canada, and so forth. The top oil producing countries are Saudi Arabia, Canada (because of their Oil Sands), Russia, the United States, Iran, and China. In the United States most oil comes from Texas, Alaska, California, Louisiana, and New Mexico. There's a major boom in the natural gas sector in the U.S. resulting in a huge need for workers in Rocky Mountain states like Wyoming.

Pretty much Oil exploration and production is pretty much a worldwide endeavor.

QUESTION? : What if I'm not a Yankee Citizen to use OilJobSearch get jobs in the oil industry?

ANSWER: No. Anyone from any country can use OilJobSearch. The website is written in English, so it is important that you are able to read English in able to get the most benefit out of a membership to OilJobSearch.

Oil industry is considered global, and our Job Center includes company listings for multi-national companies that have operations here, there, and everywhere. Ultimately, each country has its own labor laws and visa reQUESTION? uirements. Laws in the U.S. tend to be tougher making it harder for non-U.S. citizens to find jobs. Our website discusses what it takes to get an oil sands job in Canada. There it's best to be a Canadian citizen if you hope to land a blue-collar position whereas they often 'import' non-Canadians for specialized engineering and science oriented positions. This pattern of hiring holds true in other countries as well.

OilJobSearch is a useful oil and gas employment and information resource no matter your citizenship.

QUESTION? : Finding a job on an offshore oil rig?

ANSWER: Starting an oil rig job search can actually start with Oil Job Search. Using information found in our Members Section you'll learn all about the oil production (drilling) sector. Use our Job Center to search an extensive list of exploration and production companies as well as drilling contractors. You can jump right from their company profile in our Job Center to job listings, company application pages, job lines, and so forth. We provide the perfect shortcut to oil rig employment information. The good news is that once you read our oil rigs information you'll feel more confident about interviewing.

Usually sessions of congress it seems the House and Senate discuss opening up America's coastlines or more of the gulf to more offshore drilling. It's being discussed right now! OilJobSearch is tracking the bills in congress and will let its members know when new offshore drilling job opportunities may be available.

QUESTION? : Will oil rig crew members work a lot of hours?

ANSWER: Some of the oil rigs are operating 7 days per week, 365 days of the year. Depending on the size of the rig there are between three and four crews working in shift rotations. Typical shifts are 8- to 12-hours in length. Crew members often go 8 hours on and twelve hours off.

QUESTION? : How does the training regarding safety and emergency protocol will I receive?

ANSWER: Many Oil industry employers put employees through extensive operations and safety training to prevent accidents and environmental damage. Worker injuries and eQUESTION? uipment damage can result in downtime, lawsuits, poor crew morale, inefficiency, and so forth. If you're hired to work on a rig or at a refinery or on a pipeline operation expect both initial and ongoing safety training. You will encounter routine emergency drills throughout your employment.

QUESTION? : Does Oiljobsearch talk about the Canadian Oil Sands?

ANSWER: There are oil sands in Canada making Canada an oil producing country. We talk about Canadian oil sands in great detail on OilJobSearch. You'll who the major oil sands hiring companies are and which jobs are open to non-Canadians. Also, point non-Canadians in the right direction for getting a working visa.

QUESTION? : Can I find an Alaska oil job?

ANSWER: Yes. Most people know that up to 10% of America's oil comes from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska. The oil is produced -- brought out of the ground -- in the far north and transported south by the trans-Alaska pipeline to refineries and tanker ports. Right now the state of Alaska and the U.S. legislature is discussing whether to build an Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline that would run from Prudhoe Bay through Canada, ultimately connecting with existing pipelines in the midwestern U.S. This project, if it gains approval, will be one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken and would get started in 2007 and last several years. Residents from Alaska, Canadian citizens, and thousands of others will find work.

This Job Center includes Alaskan oil company profiles you can search for current job openings. Additionally, we provide the best resources for keeping track of the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline project so you can jump on opportunities if and when they're available.

QUESTION? : What is the price of a subscription to your Member Services section?

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