Yes, he is going to work with the oil field people. He'll be working as a cook. Twelve hour days, seven days a week, he said. I did look up the distance, and it looks like it will be about a day and half drive, so that WILL be nice!
Thanks Fritzy, for letting me know the folks are friendly. It's good to know. He's a big boy (over 40, retired Navy) but I worry about him!