After nearly four months, the crisis in the Gulf of Mexico with the BP oil spill has subsided to a trickle of oil and a huge logistics problem for properly sealing the leak. While the U.S. government estimates than nearly 200 million gallons of oil poured into the gulf during those uncapped months, many man hours were spend on oil recovery, leaving less and less oil in the ocean. There’s plenty of work left, though, so read on to learn where to find oil spill jobs in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
Gulf Oil Spill Jobs in Florida
The state of Florida has the best database for people looking for oil spill jobs. With thousands of positions available, ranging from general laborer to HAZWOPER-certified workers to petroleum engineers, finding a water cleanup position in Florida doesn’t have to be difficult. Florida oil spill jobs range in pay from $12.50 to $30 per hour, depending on experience and job level.
Oil Recovery Jobs in Mississippi
The state of Mississippi’s Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) includes an Oil Spill Jobs page that gives the unemployed extensive information on job listings hosted by the state’s computer system. From HAZWOPER to marine biologists to petroleum engineers and more, the job listings give specific details on which expenses are covered, the hourly rate, and the specific duties required for water cleanup gulf employment.
BP Oil Spill Jobs in Louisiana
Louisiana, hit hard in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina, has experienced yet another blow to the local economy through the BP oil spill. Fishing, wildlife, and tourism industries that support tens of thousands – even hundreds of thousands – of jobs have been in decline since the oil began coming on shore. While these jobs won’t easily rebound, some water cleanup jobs are available, and the state of Louisiana created a Louisiana oil recovery job website, hosted by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Search for jobs ranging from general labor to maritime work.
Gulf Employment in Alabama
Alabama oil spill cleanup jobs are the center of the Alabama Joblink website, hosted by the state. With a separate section on Environmental Cleanup Jobs, the Alabama Joblink site provides a clearinghouse for oil spill jobs for the unemployed.
Keep in mind that you don’t have to be a resident of these states to search for oil spill jobs – anyone can search and apply. The state oil recovery jobs listings are legitimate jobs, unlike some new website offers that involve scams. Never pay a fee to view job listings or to receive a job offer. The gulf oil spill has created yet another way for scam artists to fool the public. All state-hosted job listings are backed by the state governments, so search with the assurance that these oil jobs are real, available, and open to anyone willing to work hard.
