The oil and gas sector, particularly offshore drilling, has seen significant growth in recent decades. With a combination of innovation, skilled labor, and strategic investments, the oil rig industry continues to evolve and expand. Growth can be viewed through four key lenses:
Oil rigs offer structured career progression. Entry-level workers like Roustabouts can advance to Roughneck, Derrickman, Driller, and even Toolpusher roles. Continuous training and certifications (e.g., IWCF, OPITO) open doors for upward mobility and international assignments.
The industry has embraced automation, robotics, and digital monitoring systems. Technologies like remote-operated vehicles (ROVs), digital twin simulations, and AI-driven predictive maintenance are transforming how rigs operate — reducing downtime and enhancing safety.
As global demand for sustainable energy increases, the industry is adapting. Offshore rigs are investing in carbon capture technology, eco-friendly drilling fluids, and enhanced safety systems to meet stricter environmental standards and protect marine ecosystems.
Offshore drilling is expanding into deeper and more complex waters in Brazil, West Africa, the Arctic, and Southeast Asia. This expansion not only creates new markets and partnerships but also requires highly specialized personnel, driving global employment growth.
The oil rig industry is not just surviving—it’s transforming. Whether you’re a young technician or a senior engineer, the opportunities for growth, learning, and global impact have never been more promising.
North Ridge Drilling has a proud history of discovering oil and natural gas across western, northern, and Atlantic Canada—contributing to the nation's energy leadership for over 35years.
The 1989 discovery of the Hibernia field sparked the offshore energy industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our exploration and appraisal programs support both economic prosperity and Canada’s role in meeting global energy demand.
Today, we are focused on exploration projects in Atlantic Canada.
