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Statistics show that currently there is a shortage of workers to fill oil drilling rig positions and that over the next decade, many of the people currently employed will be retiring.

This means that you are more likely to have significant numbers of job openings to choose from.

Some of the jobs available are in the USA and while others are overseas.

There are oil jobs in Alaska, as well as oil jobs in North Dakota and oil jobs in Texas. These are both offshore and onshore positions.

Offshore jobs often pay more because of the conditions – they are often more arduous and located on oil rigs sometimes far out to sea. The onshore jobs are at facilities on land and therefore pay somewhat less than offshore, but will still be higher paying positions than in other industries.

Some Entry Level Oil Jobs To Consider

Helpers: This job starts at around 35K a year. They are responsible for getting rid of rust, painting, washing, transportation, loading supplies and working with the heavy equipment.

Maintenance Roustabout: This job starts are around $47,000. They are mostly responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the decks, as well as doing some of the rig painting. Read the rest of this entry »