Rig Careers
Every position on a rig, what it pays, and how to get there. No experience required to start — just the willingness to learn from the ground up.
Career Guides
How to Become a Roughneck
The complete entry-level path — no experience needed. Certifications, physical requirements, and how to actually get hired.
Read the Guide →How to Become a Driller
The path from floorhand to running the console. What IWCF levels you need and how long it really takes.
Read the Guide →How to Become a Rig Welder
Welding certifications, process qualifications, and the path to underwater welding or CWI inspector.
Read the Guide →Oil Rig Salary Guide
Real pay ranges for every position, onshore vs offshore, and how day rates and rotations affect take-home pay.
See Salaries →Certifications Explained
BOSIET, IWCF, NEBOSH, H₂S — what each certification covers and which roles require them.
See Certifications →Offshore vs Onshore
Pay differences, rotation schedules, lifestyle tradeoffs, and how to decide which path fits you.
Compare →Rig Hierarchy
Every person on a rig has a specific function. Drilling crews operate in 8- or 12-hour tours (shifts), with clear lines of authority from floorhand to company man.