Oil work is still of a great importance even with the growing popularity of renewable sources of energy. There are still a lot of positions and benefits to be taken from the job of working at an oil field.

If you work on an offshore rig, you'll be there for several months at a time. Operations on the rig are continuous, and most companies have employees on shift for two weeks and then three weeks off. Oil companies provide excellent accommodations and services such as laundry, transportations, meals, and so on. Most of these jobs are quite physically taxing, while others such as catering and administrative positions are white-collar jobs. The lower-level jobs will pay about $50,000 a year, and other jobs start at $70,000 per year.

Listed below are samples of oil work jobs that are available worldwide. When working on an offshore rig, you are under the jurisdiction of maritime law and the laws of the host country. These are important considerations when deciding where you want to work.

* Radio Operator - One of the easier jobs to handle, the op is in charge of communications, needs to hold a GMDSS Radio Operator License and is also responsible for helicopter logistics, lifeboats and muster lists.
* Chef or Cook - daily cooking duties
* Roustabout - general duties, supplies equipment and tools requests, assists crane operator.
* Catering Manager - has culinary school qualifications and is in charge of the galley.
* Drilling Engineer - supervisor of the drilling operations, systems and procedures.
* Diver - carries out the underwater tasks directed by the subsea engineer or assistant. Inspects and repairs submarine installations and machinery.
* Electricians - in charge of all things electric
* Barge Engineer - in charge of the control room
* Derrickman operates and maintains the mud, pumps and all equipment in the pump room. Also assists roughnecks.

You need to be ready for life on an offshore oil rig. Your household issues need to be settled before you leave, as communications will be very expensive. No alcohol or drugs will be allowed, and do not disturb the rig's vital personnel because they need to concentrate on their jobs. It helps to speak many languages, because employees will come from many countries. If you have a vital job, multiple languages will be required. Have all necessary immunizations and certifications completed before you get to the rig.

You could search the internet for job boards like Monster.com,but most oil companies do not advertise on these sites.Instead,try searching online by using powerhouse search sites like Bing,Google or Yahoo,enter search phrases like "oil rig jobs".You can also patrol sites of oil compcnies to see if they have any job listings.Most companies offer full benefits,room,board and meals.Get ready to strike oil;many jobs working with oil are waiting for you.