The Work of Service Companies on Drilling Rigs: The Specialists Behind Every Successful Well

The Work of Service Companies on Drilling Rigs | Oil & Gas Careers Guide

Learn how oilfield service companies support drilling rigs, the specialist jobs they provide, and the career opportunities available in the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry.

What Does an Offshore Driller Do?

If you're searching for offshore drilling jobs, oil and gas careers, or offshore rig vacancies, understanding what a typical shift looks like is the first step toward a rewarding career. Offshore drillers play a critical role in safely operating drilling equipment, supervising crews, and ensuring efficient well construction on offshore oil and gas platforms.

Whether you're an experienced driller, assistant driller, roughneck, or looking for your first offshore oil rig job, every shift combines technical expertise, teamwork, and a strong commitment to safety.

Running against the tide in the current oil market Odfjell, Clough and Maersk have all made positive steps, winning work in Malaysia, Florida and Denmark.

Fascinating article from Science magazine about a Gulf of Mexico drill project into the crater formed by the meteorite that is believed to have killed off the dinosaurs.

Offshore service provider Wood Group has announced that it has been awarded a two-year contract extending its service provision for Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) in the North Sea.

Splash 24/7 have reported today that Siem Offshore won an AHTS Contract with the Woodside Group

Positive news for OneSubsea employees as project work on the Nile Delta confirmed with BP.

Positive news as Swiber, Seabird, Olympic AHTS and Harkand win contracts.

SUBSEA 7 HAVE LANDED A MAJOR CONTRACT IN EGYPT, WHILE CHINESE (CNOOC) OPEN UP TERRITORY FOR BIDDING

Positive news for Greka and Atlantic Offshore winning contracts in India and Norway