| While many of the offshore oil rig jobs are physical in | | | | off your work gear and eat in the galley.- You may |
| nature, many of the rig companies go out of their | | | | have to work a night shift or two as an oil rig is a 24 |
| way to make sure your time spent onboard is an | | | | hour operation.- Don't upset the radio operator, medic |
| enjoyable one. For instance employees may find | | | | or chef. Helicopters, medical attention and food are |
| themselves living in accommodation wings that meet | | | | most important.Aboard an oil rig every piece of lifting |
| 4 or 5 star hotel standards - despite the fact that | | | | equipment has a color code on it - this is an indication |
| you a living in the middle of the ocean. While you are | | | | that it was tested as safe to use on the last lifting |
| on board the company will usually meet all food, | | | | equipment check. Only items with the current color |
| board and laundry expenses, along with travel and | | | | code on them should be used.When working in the |
| transfer costs.There are a large number of offshore | | | | petroleum industry, don't bring alcohol, illegal drugs, |
| oil rig jobs that are available. The range of | | | | weapons (of any description) including knives, |
| employment opportunities include:Driller, Derrickman, | | | | flammable items, lighters and matches (safety |
| Shakerhand or Mudman, Toolpusher, Floormen or | | | | matches will be provided in the smokers room) when |
| Roughnecks, Motorman, Assistant Driller, Crane | | | | working on energy jobs.If working aboard an |
| Operator, Roustabouts, Cleaner/Painter, Storekeeper, | | | | offshore rig, remove batteries from electrical |
| Mechanic/Electrician, Sub Sea Engineer, Rig Mechanic, | | | | equipment before checking in you luggage. If you are |
| Rig Electrician, Rig Welder, Barge Engineer, Ballast | | | | to be transported by helicopter your mobile phone |
| Controlman or Watchstander, Captain and Chief | | | | may be taken from you before you board the |
| Engineer, Rig Medic and Safety Man.Most offshore oil | | | | helicopter.A number of people working aboard oil rigs |
| rig jobs call for a 14/21 day rotation that means you | | | | work are in support roles such as catering crew and |
| work for 14 days and have 21 off. This equates to | | | | doctors, etc. The following is an outline of what may |
| you having approximately 3/5 of the year off on | | | | be expected for doctors or medics. Because of the |
| holiday.In the offshore oil rig industry, there are | | | | physical size of rigs, many of these types of roles |
| opportunities for drilling employment and travel to | | | | are sole charged and one must be able to make do |
| countries such as: Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, the United | | | | with the facilities and resources at end. In the case |
| States, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, | | | | of doctors or medics based aboard oil rigs, it may be |
| Mexico, Russia, Norway, China, Canada and the | | | | necessary to treat patients suffering from a huge |
| United Kingdom.Typically salaries for roustabouts and | | | | variety of ailments and illnesses. Issues can arise as a |
| roughnecks (drill deck workers) are approximately US | | | | lot of the workers aboard oil rig installations may |
| $300 per day. Annual salaries work out to be | | | | speak foreign languages, so it is critical for the |
| approximately US $47,000.More specialized jobs such | | | | medical personnel to be able to quickly and |
| as that of Driller is likely to make around $56,000 per | | | | effectively diagnose the problem. Generally medical |
| annum, which Toolpushers, Drill Leaders and | | | | staff will work one of two shifts, either day or night. |
| Supervisors are likely to earn around the US $75,000 | | | | Their role can often also include checking and |
| - $100,000 mark per year.Entry level positions | | | | maintianing stocks of emergency supplies, testing and |
| typically make between US $50,000 - US $80,000 per | | | | verifying drinking water supplies are clean, as well as |
| annum. Trades, technical and professional positions will | | | | inspecting both raw and cooked foods from the |
| likely earn between US $70,000 - US $220,000 per | | | | kitchen. They are also often responsible for |
| annum. The website at features more information on | | | | conducting weekly first aid seminars for all workers |
| getting jobs in this industry.Life Offshore- You will be | | | | aboard the oil rig.Claire Calkin has been working in the |
| issued with safety boots hard hat safety glasses and | | | | oil rig employment industry for over 4 years and |
| coveralls.- Keep a good attitude and be focused on | | | | during this time has provided countless people with |
| why you wanted to work offshore.- There are | | | | advice and assistance on how to best get jobs in the |
| smoking rooms at various places on a rig where | | | | oil industry. |
| safety matches will be supplied.- For meals you take | | | | |