Category: Oil Rig Workers

Energy Firms See Tough Times Ahead

A number of leading oil and gas firms have laid off workers and staff to cut spending due to low oil prices. The situation is expected to worsen as more layoffs are expected in the coming months. However, the catch here is that energy firms will find the going tough when things start looking up

Working to Help Fuel the Country

Oil rig workers manage the drills that tap into oil and gas reservoirs underground. They may work on rigs located on land or on offshore platforms. The term can apply to different positions. However, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies the job into the following main types in terms of employment and salary information.