As part of an oil well drilling crew, you will drill wells on land and offshore from barges or ocean drilling rigs. You will work under the direction of supervisors and operate drilling machinery to drill for oil or natural gas. You will also be required to guide drills into place and perform various other activities.

WHAT YOU NEED:

To become a part of an oil drilling crew, you should first finish highschhol. Then you will be given training and you will obtain safety and first aid certificates, which are necessary for this field.

SALARY:
$39,000 to $41,000