How To Work on an Offshore Oil Rig?

What are oil rig jobs?

There are many people who dream about offshore oil rig job. But keep one thing in a mind that you are going to work there and not going on holiday. Here you will find what offshore drilling jobs are really like.

Offshore jobs give you good salary, and there is high potential for pay increases, bonuses, and other incentives depending upon when and where you work. But offshore oil jobs can be a physically and mentally demanding and draining. However, if you are an energetic, hard-working individual with a craving for an adventurous profession in a new, exciting location, you could be the perfect candidate for a career on an offshore oil rig.

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How to work on an oil rig?

Basically there are four different sections according to the operation in offshore drilling rigs. So you will be working in one of this department.

Rig Drilling Section
Deck/Marine Section
Maintenance Section
Supporting Hands

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What is offshore oil rig salary?

Offshore oil rigs salaries are higher than what you would earn ashore with your qualification and experience. It is very rewarding. An entry level oil rig jobs can earn US $50,000 – US $80,000 per annum and this only involves working 6 months out of the year. Other technical and professional positions can make US $70,000 – US $220,000 per annum. Most oil rigs companies provides major medical insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, profit sharing and 401 K programs.

How is life on an oil rig?

Although workers stays in the middle of the ocean, most accommodation meets 4 or 5 star hotel standards. The food, which is provided to rig workers is usually of high quality and is available at number of different times during the day and night

There are several leisure activities on oil rigs which are different in the various units. Modern oil rigs have been made more comfortable than before as there are fitness rooms for workout during any spare time.
There are also games you can play with your colleagues as well as the watching of movies or you could simply rest in the room allocated to you. Oil rigs also have smoking zones where smokers are provided with safety matches.

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How to get a job on an oil rig?

.Before applying for a offshore oil rig job, first read carefully about what are the positions in various departments in a oil rig. What kind of job would you like to have and do you have necessary qualification and experience to work in that position.

Remember that oil rig companies are always looking for the best and freshers have to complete apprenticeship.

What documents and certificates are required for entry level oil rig jobs?

You require all the certificates and testimonials to back your claim of qualification and experience. Also certificates that you have completed courses are required. They depend upon your position on rig.

You must be over the age of 18 to work on an oil or gas rig. To work offshore, you must pass an offshore survival and firefighting course, also known as emergency response training, or basic offshore induction and emergency training (BOSIET).
Following are required before you join offshore platform.

1. Survival Course Before being allowed to go offshore, all of you must complete an offshore survival course

Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET). The BOSIET includes Safety, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, First Aid, Helicopter Safety & Escape and Survival at Sea. Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) is the refresher certificate.
The BOSIET is not sufficient for working in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF) course is a lot more demanding than that required in the UK.

2. Medical fitness certificate
3. Other Documents

Passport with visa (if applicable)
Vantage Card or MAPS card (if applicable)
Company contact details
Flight itinerary
Hotel information
Taxi collection time
Client information i.e. contact details/pick up point and arrangements
Client Health Advice (if applicable)
Timesheet / Appraisal form
Offshore Letter, Another document which is now important when you travel is correspondence from the Company confirming you are an offshore worker, the date you are travelling and which installation you are travelling to.

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