Offshore Jobs

Offshore jobs are not for everyone

Do not be discouraged by stories you might have heard about how hard offshore jobs are. For sure, the offshore jobs are hard, but if you are in good physical shape and willing to work, you should not have any trouble adjusting.

Offshore jobs require that you be away from home, sometimes for weeks at a time. Often, the offshore drilling vessel will not even be in sight of land. Offshore jobs involve long hours, working in all kinds of weather conditions as well as in some dangerous situations. Being 100 miles offshore in the middle of a hurricane is a frightening experience!

Offshore jobs are very rewarding

On the positive side, offshore jobs are very rewarding and exciting. Entry-level position such as Roughneck salary starts from $50,000 US p.a. The food is good; the quarters are clean and well kept. The benefits and opportunities for advancement are excellent and that is for working only six months out of the year!

Offshore jobs available

There is a large variety of offshore jobs available. These range from entry-level positions such as Roustabout and Roughneck, through Mudman and Motorman to Toolpusher and Company Man. These are only a few of the titles of offshore jobs for the oilrig industry.

Offshore jobs working conditions

While many of the offshore jobs are physical in nature, many of the oilrig companies will supply you with facilities to make your stay hospitable and enjoyable. Some of these include gym facilities, satellite TV rooms and entertainment facilities.

The oilrig companies usually meet all food, board and laundry expenses, along with travel and transfer costs. Most offshore jobs call for a 14 by 21 day rotation that means you work for 14 days and have 21 off.

Salaries

As an approximate indication, entry-level offshore jobs such as Roughneck or Roustabout salaries start from $50,000 US p.a. People who work in trade, professional or technical positions, tend to earn upwards of $70,000 US, with salaries of over $200,000 US p.a. not uncommon.

Offshore jobs benefits

Benefits provided by companies involved in the offshore industry range from virtually nonexistent to excellent. The better companies will provide major medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401 K programs and profit sharing.

Your health

The main requirement for working offshore is that you be in sound physical condition. You will be required to pass a thorough physical examination, including a spinal X- ray. Answer all questions truthfully. You will also be given a drug screening.

Your age

You must be at least 18 to do offshore jobs. The average age for oilrig workers is 27.

Your experience

The better your experience in your field or profession, the closer prospective employers will look you at. If you do not have any skill or experience that relates to the offshore jobs, it does not mean you will not be hired.

There are many entry-level offshore jobs available, which require no previous offshore experience. The most important thing is honesty. Be straight with your experience and your skills.

Your education

Dependability

One of the foremost concerns of offshore oilrig employers is dependability. Regardless of how good you are, you are not much good if you are not there! One of the quickest ways to lose your job is not to show up for crew change.

Advancement and training

Offshore jobs are very interesting. Advancement offshore will depend primarily on the company you work for and your particular abilities. All companies want you to advance. They want you to become better trained so you can do more and take a more responsible position.

Interest in training and learning your job and others sparks ambition. Once you get in and get some basic training and experience you can move into many different areas involved in all phases of the offshore oil industry.

The more courses you complete, the better chances for advancement and more credentials you have when you shop for another offshore jobs.

Travel experiences

In the offshore industries, many travel opportunities exist as part of the job. You may find yourself posted to such countries as Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Russia, the UK or Indonesia. Working in other countries than the US or Canada can be more rewarding. These offshore jobs may have larger security risks which results with a larger pay.

If you are motivated to be part of highly professional team of people please, apply for the offshore jobs through one of the links below:

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