I have found three books that will help you become better informed about oil rig jobs.

Oil: A Beginner's Guide - This book provides a sweeping overview of the entire oil industry. It explains processes as well as worldwide impact. For anyone serious about a career in the oil industry, it will equip you with a basic working knowledge. Click on the picture to see a full description or purchase.

This Is Not A Drill - Since age 18, the author has worked on oil rigs around the world. He's been to the Middle East, Columbia, Nigeria, Russia...and many others. He tells the story from the edge of a life full of adventure. It has tales of danger and humor that will keep you laughing for days. Probably, a great primer for life on an oil rig. Click on the picture to see a full description or purchase.

Roughnecks, Drillers, and Tool Pushers - The writer of this book has lived the roughneck life for 33 years. He tells the true stories of a strange life men lived in the early days of oil drilling. Nothing is embellished...just a plain account of an oil rig workers life...and how things changed through three decades. Click on the picture to see a full description or purchase.