US Department of Energy
Doe: Fossil Energy: Education Start Page
Overview of the fossil energy industry (oil, gas, coal) with detailed descriptions of the processes and the work of the people employed in the industry.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Oil and Gas Extraction
Complete overview of the Petroleum Industry, including nature of the industry, working conditions, employment prospects, wages, and outlook. Brief descriptions of several careers in the industry are included, with links to those expanded...