Drilling rigs explore new
areas to tap for oil. They operate 24/7 and whoever is working on them will
most likely be moving to a new place every few months. While working on a
drilling rig can be rewarding, it is not for everyone. Here are a few things
one can expect:
- Working long hours outdoors, no
matter what the weather
- Driving long distances
- Performing hard physical work for
12-hour shifts on a 24-hour shift rotation. Drillers work on a rig for two
or three weeks, followed by a two to three rest period in between.
- Being part of a team and working
with a variety of people
- Working in remote locations
What’s
the Environment Like?
- Oil drilling rigs are small and
alcohol and cigarettes are banned.
- Everyone wears protective
clothing: harnesses, hand gloves, hard hats, ear defenders and thermal
boiler suits.
It
is a requirement for oil rig workers to know everything about workover rigs,
drilling and the safety and health precautions that come with the job. Since
the job requires a lot of manual labor, they must be physically fit and able to
work at heights. More importantly, they should be able to work with a team.
They’re going to spend a lot of time away from home, so it would be in their
interests to function and get along well around the people they work with.
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