The Search is Over for Texas Oil Rig Jobs
When you think of the United States and oil, it is usually the state of Texas that immediately springs to mind. This is definitely the part of the country where black gold is still in plentiful supply, explaining why Texas oil rig jobs are still the most sought after in the industry. Let’s take a look at the numbers:
1. Just last year, an average of roughly 1,600 drilling permits was issued each and every month. Do the math and you will see that the 19,200 total permits is a sure sign that Texas oil rigs are still incredibly profitable. What that adds up to is a large number of oil rig jobs that need to be filled by both skilled workers and those looking for an entry level position. ==> Thousands of Job Vacancies <== 2. At the end of 2011, the production of oil in Texas had risen by almost 4 million barrels. That is an increase that is almost unheard of and which pretty much ensures that the country will have a large stockpile of crude oil for the coming years, no matter what happens offshore. 3. The harvesting of natural gas is holding steady at around 530 million barrels per month. That number is not increasing, but that doesn’t mean it’s slowing down. A steady flow of oil means that oil rig jobs are still going to be out there for the foreseeable future. If the idea of landing one of those jobs and taking advantage of the great salaries on offer is something that appeals to you, here are the jobs that are commonly available in the industry (this list does not include IT positions that may also be out there): 1. Floorhand - A floorhand is required to take on a number of different physically demanding jobs on the oil rig. One of the common roles he will be given will be to maintain the equipment on both the upper and lower rig. A floorhand may also be given the task of performing some general maintenance on the drilling equipment, working side by side with skilled employees whose main role it is to make sure that said equipment runs smoothly. A floorhand may also work with a deckman, helping him to mix mud, as well as perform some other tasks. The driller is usually the direct supervisor to the floorhand, with the assistant driller also given authority to assign duties. 2. Motorman - This position will require you to work in the main drilling area. A motorman has the responsibility of operating, maintaining and monitoring the drills that are sent hundreds of feet below the soil’s surface to extract oil. The motorman also falls under the authority of the driller and his assistant. 3. Rig manager - The rig manager is in charge of seeing to it that all of the employees are assigned their daily duties and that they carry them out in an efficient manner. He will also be asked to oversee all of the equipment on the oil rig, as well as being in charge of optimizing extraction of crude oil and storing it effectively. The manager will also be in charge of training any new employees that are hired to the various oil rig jobs. ==> Thousands of Job Vacancies <== To see more articles click HERE
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