Oil Rigger (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who works on an oil rig.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The oil rigger climbed up the derrick to inspect the drilling equipment for the day's operation.
- Many oil riggers share small living quarters on the offshore platform during their weeks-long shifts.
- As an experienced oil rigger, Jack had worked on several different rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Sarah began her career as an oil rigger after completing a training program in petroleum technology.
- Oil riggers often work long hours in harsh weather conditions, but the pay is generally very good.