Offshore rig...

An offshore rig consists of an offshore platform, which is either fixed or floating on the sea, from which oil wells can be bored directly into the seabed.

Oil Platform: An oil platform is a large structure, which is constructed to accommodate the workers and the machinery needed to drill and produce oil and natural gas in the ocean. Depending upon the circumstances, the platform may be attached to the ocean floor or may be left floating. Generally, oil platforms are located on the continental shelf. However, as technology develops, deeper water drilling and production will become more profitable and feasible.

Oil Rig Jobs: As drilling in an offshore oilrig is more physical in nature, most employers go out of their way to make it more pleasurable for their workers who spend their time onboard. The accommodations provided to the employees meet high quality hotel standards - despite the fact that they are living in the middle of the ocean. The employers also take care of the food and laundry expenses of the employees, along with the transfer and travel costs. There are many jobs available in an offshore oilrig. Most of the jobs call for a 14/21 rotation, which means you work for 14 days at a stretch, and then you get a break of 21 days.

Many people employed in oilrig companies work in support roles such as the catering crew, doctors etc. Generally the medical staff works only one or two shifts, either during the day or night. Their job often also includes checking and maintaining stocks of emergency supplies, testing and verifying the drinking water, as well as checking the food, both raw and cooked. They are also responsible for conducting first aid seminars for all workers onboard.

Offshore Drilling: Drilling for natural gas or oil, which is hundreds miles away from the landmass, is more challenging than drilling onshore. Drilling far out at sea can sometimes be thousands of feet below the sea level. Hence, while the ground provides the platform in onshore drilling, an artificial drilling platform has to be created where the sea is very deep.

Although drilling as a job involves heavy physical labor, but as it is very rewarding, many people seek employment in over 500 offshore oilrig companies. You can get a list of these companies with their details and pictures in the oil and gas directory on the Internet.

Offshore Oil Rig Employment: Getting an employment in an offshore rig can turn your entire life around for the better! However, there is one problem, and that is to find employment in a company of your choice. There are many career employment resource centers that can guide you to secure a job in a high paying oil and gas company.

The offshore oilrig industry not only provides opportunities for employment, but also to travel to various countries around the world such as Saudi Arabia, United States, Norway, China, Canada, Russia, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. The annual salaries work out to approximately US $ 47,000. Specialized jobs, such as that of a Driller, are likely to fetch around $ 56,000. Although an offshore oilrig job is not for everyone, as it involves long working hours, still, it is a rewarding and exciting career as you get a good package for working only 6 months in a year.