Kern County Oil

The People

A legacy of hard work, spanning generations.

A Century of Labor

The Lifeblood of Kern County

For over a century, the oil fields of Kern County have been the lifeblood of industrious individuals from diverse backgrounds. These dedicated workers have been the driving force behind our energy needs, contributing to a legacy that spans generations.

We believe in the power of local resources. By keeping oil production local in California, we not only support our economy but also ensure the continuity of jobs for these diligent workers and the communities that depend on them.

Rickey Bird Sr. and Rickey Bird Jr. — third-generation oil workers

Rickey Bird Sr. & Rickey Bird Jr. — Third-Generation Roughnecks

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Send Us Your Photo in the Kern County Oilfields

We invite you to be part of this narrative. If you have a photograph of yourself or a loved one who has been part of this journey — working the rigs, the refineries, or the fields — we would be honored to feature it here.

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From the Fields

Faces & Places

Kern County oilfield workers on location
Production crew in the Kern County oilfields
Oilfield equipment and workers, Kern County
Kern County oil field at work
Rickey Bird Sr. and Rickey Bird Jr. on a top drive
Kern County oilfield — a legacy of hard work
Behind the scenes — Kern Oil Documentary
On location filming Kern Oil
Kern County oil workers, documentary production

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