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Rig Welding Possitions:

Workers playing the semi-skilled role on an oil rig are termed as roustabouts and roughnecks,. Although, the two terms considered inter-changeable, but still has a lot of differentiation in many aspects. Being the entry level jobs on a rig, the job involves working for hours together even under harsh weather and environmental conditions. Although the entry level posts, but still these play a very important role in the smooth running and optimal functioning and operation of any oil or gas rig. Taking care of everything from cleaning to maintenance, and even painting, rust removal and all other peripheral works on a rig, you also have many other options to choose from after making up your mind on taking a job at a rig.

Still, another profile playing a vital role on an oil rig is those of the welders, known as rig welders, they are mostly permanent on a rig and work out whole day to bring out the repair and even construction of the metalwork on the rig. Being always busy, in new operations additional work force in the form of squad welders on temporary basis is usually employed, to make the work get finished smoothly. Read the rest of this entry »