Oil Rigs Work

[ian8163]

Dear All,
Am after any advice, info or contacts within the oil rig industry, any heads up would be a massive help.

Thanks all

Ian

[Bob Bacon]

The oil and gas extraction industry employs around 20,000 people on about 200 UK offshore installations and a further 300,000 people onshore. The number of oil and gas industry technicians has increased in recent years and there is a strong demand for them.
There are around 6,000 employers in the UK oil and gas industry. They include:

operating companies (usually major oil companies) that operate production platforms
drilling companies contracted to do the drilling work
service companies - for example, seismic exploration firms, diving companies, drilling mud suppliers, cementing companies and well-testing specialists. Jobs for technicians in the UK are mainly located in the North East of Scotland, East Anglia, Humberside and the Liverpool Bay area.

Job vacancies are advertised in local newspapers and in Jobcentre Plus offices. They are also advertised on websites such as www.oilcareers.com (http://www.oilcareers.com/), www.joboil.com (http://www.joboil.com/) and www.monster.co.uk (http://www.monster.co.uk/).

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[ap1]

Just a query Bob,

Do your chances of employment in the industry increase if you are certified to work on the rigs...Heli escape...that type of thing?

[Bob Bacon]

Al,

Most definitely! You will find it useful to have previous work experience in shipbuilding, construction or engineering. A forklift truck licence could also be helpful. Also, anyone working offshore must complete an offshore survival and fire-fighting course, also sometimes known as emergency response training. Some employers may provide this training, but it is more usual to have to fund the course yourself before looking for work in the industry.

People will usually start as a roustabout and progress to becoming a roughneck, followed by derrick and drilling roles.

[LEE_MAC]

ian also a useful advantage in this area is language mate...

a friend of mine whos ex foreign legion can speak french...hes not done any C.P course...and has recently got a job working off the coast of africa as security for a rig...not 100% sure where but i think maybe nigeria...dont hold me on that...the money is very good...but the language is what got him the job...ex pats in general and especially ex brit army are always gonna to be a big advantage to any security firm...

a off shore course will defo hold u in good esteem...but at already pointed out...there is strong competition on the uk rigs...maybe a extra language might help...just sum in put mate and all the best...

[ian8163]

thanks fellas,

However ive now got a new drama been in touch with the people at the enhanced learning credits for ex service folk . They would not help me find a training provider as they were to busy to look on their web site this was even after i told them i was working over in Iraq.

As we all know once your out they dont give a s*%t

[Rob 33]

Ian Hi M8

I looked in 2 the oil a bit M8. Courses up North, u need Norway off shore survival as that allows u to work in numerous places. U can do the courses up in Scotland, however i dont think any of them where registered with the scheme when i looked, mind blank what the scheme is called REF: NVQ related.


Be aware of hundreds off sites asking for your money and promising you work. If u are interested in H & S, loads of jobs, but yes normally start as a roustabout.

People will not even look at ur CV if u aint got off shore M8, got some good contacts here for Info if u get stuck, ( Mad Jocks every where lol) just drop us a line

[Bob Bacon]

thanks fellas,

However ive now got a new drama been in touch with the people at the enhanced learning credits for ex service folk . They would not help me find a training provider as they were to busy to look on their web site this was even after i told them i was working over in Iraq.

As we all know once your out they dont give a s*%t

Their website can be found here (http://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/mssql/index.html)

Your chosen organisation must be an ELC Approved Provider. You can only use the list of Approved Providers available via the search engine on this website, which can be found here (http://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/mssql/ewe.php)

[stu reed]

Ian, You need 3 basic items to work off shore. This goes for anyone. If you know someone who is working on a rig without these..its illegal.

1. Offshore medical certificate. Fit for working on Rigs etc
2. Offshore Survival Course. BOSIET. Basic Offshore Safety and Emergancy Training.
3. A qualification they are in need of. If your a medic, RGN, SR Para then your in luck. Otherwise you r a roustabout. Deck hand.

Most jobs are Ad Hoc a few weeks at a time. Take these as they are crucial for further employment.

As Rob said, the best Off shore Survival is the Norweigan Certificate. This will enable you to work in North Sea and World wide. Look www.blackpool.ac.uk, click on "FLEETWOOD OFFSHORE SURVIVAL CENTRE" this is a good website full of Information on what to do and where to do it.

Word of advice do not take any job in Africa, I ended up in the middle of a Military Coup, not Dobra! Do not pay up front for any job. Hope this helps!

[DP43]

Speak to Charlie Farlie or Des Williams there was a TA officer working on the Rigs who paraded at Wrexham.