oil rigs
09-02-2009, 11:57 AM
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bit like marmite m8
you either love it or hate it..
what trade is he? if he hasn't got one then forget it..
I was offshore for a short period2 years ago didn't suit me totally don't know why, was treated like a king aswell not like my onshore company!
steve
you either love it or hate it..
what trade is he? if he hasn't got one then forget it..
I was offshore for a short period2 years ago didn't suit me totally don't know why, was treated like a king aswell not like my onshore company!
steve
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09-02-2009, 12:36 PM
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Depends on what you do mate, and how long you stick at it TBH. I started on 16k as a trainee and left at 55k 7 years later. The market isn't exactly screaming for folk now unfortunately, maybe if you had a trade behind you as mentioned above or revious experience that would be a help.
09-02-2009, 03:42 PM
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hi Rod, my friend was on to me bout oil rigs theres a course on over here next week bout oil riggs im thinking of going to it with friend aswel to see wat i think as the plastering business is not looking good theses days, just woulnd.t mind a change of job its my friend thats got me thinking bout it too..cheers hugh
09-02-2009, 04:04 PM
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Fuck oil rigs vessels is where its at espeially the cable side, oil and ga is far to serious and most the lads have had all fun sucked out of them, plus when your on a vessel there is a chance of getting along side and having a few social ones. I know of a standby vessel that was along side for 5 years in the bahamas lol
09-02-2009, 04:13 PM
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Fuck oil rigs vessels is where its at espeially the cable side, oil and ga is far to serious and most the lads have had all fun sucked out of them, plus when your on a vessel there is a chance of getting along side and having a few social ones. I know of a standby vessel that was along side for 5 years in the bahamas lol
and how would i get on a vessel alps ?
courses training etc
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09-02-2009, 04:15 PM
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Im on the Transocean Arctic3 as a subsea engineer off libya one more shift to go then im off for a month P.A.R.T.Y ha ha this is by far the best job ive had and money is good i would personally recomend it to anyone but without a trade its gonna be hard to get a start and it does not suit everybody as its more than a job its a way of life.
09-02-2009, 05:11 PM
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Tough times in the North sea justnow, alot of companies are paying people off not taking on, i work for Schlumberger and we are in the prsocess of laying of 80 positions in Aberdeen, heard alot of other companies doing the same. Me personally i like it offshore, been doing a good while, but its def not everyones cup of tea!!
09-02-2009, 06:09 PM
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hi Rod, my friend was on to me bout oil rigs theres a course on over here next week bout oil riggs im thinking of going to it with friend aswel to see wat i think as the plastering business is not looking good theses days, just woulnd.t mind a change of job its my friend thats got me thinking bout it too..cheers hugh
Is that through effective offshore? Donegal
I rang him a couple of weeks ago-expensive course if you didn't get a start with someone
29-03-2009, 09:01 PM
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I found a really good job during the week on the rig's, was a training administrator, so would of visited rigs etc and done all the paperwork for training needs for the staff on board, would have really loved to have gone for it, but the time away from home would of got to me after much thinking about it. Shame as the pay was really good.
29-03-2009, 09:20 PM
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im on the brent alpha just now, i love it realy just for the time off i spose but there has been loads of pay offs & pay cuts as of late, so im just happy to have a job realy
29-03-2009, 10:18 PM
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god by sound of some people i don't know if its worth doing this course now seeing there are lot of people bein payed off, should i give it amiss im wondering? my friend has given up on the idea now and im al for it but jobs on them not looking good, hugh
CossieHelen any advice on as or who to get in contact with if i was to seek a job, cheers hugh
CossieHelen any advice on as or who to get in contact with if i was to seek a job, cheers hugh
29-03-2009, 10:32 PM
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This is where I'm aiming to be after finishing my engineering course at college... will do almost anything to get a foot in the door, only did the course to prove I was serious about it and not just some boy who fancies the idea of giving it a shot.
Cheers,
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Cheers,
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29-03-2009, 10:40 PM
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im a trainee cementer with halliburton,half man half mattress.we are over the head with work and getting no time at home,but we cant take on any other people as other parts of hallys are paying off.the moneys about 25k a year to start off with but after about 1-2 years when you get broken out it goes up to about 40k.i love being away,not as much as being at home though,theres nothing better than waiting for the chopper home knowing you are getting some time off and you have been paid while you were away.i ahve heard there are few companys looking for guys but i have heard of even more that are paying off.same story everywhere i suppose.
30-03-2009, 09:06 AM
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Offshore is good if you can get offshore in the first place!! most people think its just a case of doing a course then turning up to work lol.
my mate has done his rgit twice and has an engineering background but has hit a brick wall so far in trying to get offshore.
mostly its just people who know people already in the business that can get the easy way in but i got lucky and managed to get an interview nearly 4 years ago and im still here enjoying it.
I started off doing slickline but have recently moved into completion tools which involves a lot of sitting around doing nowt which isnt everybodys cup of tea but once you get into a routine of watching films and going to the gym it aint too bad lol.
as previously said its not the best time to be trying but no harm done and good luck to anyone who tries.
my mate has done his rgit twice and has an engineering background but has hit a brick wall so far in trying to get offshore.
mostly its just people who know people already in the business that can get the easy way in but i got lucky and managed to get an interview nearly 4 years ago and im still here enjoying it.
I started off doing slickline but have recently moved into completion tools which involves a lot of sitting around doing nowt which isnt everybodys cup of tea but once you get into a routine of watching films and going to the gym it aint too bad lol.
as previously said its not the best time to be trying but no harm done and good luck to anyone who tries.
30-03-2009, 05:42 PM
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bj pumping were looking for bodys,qserve were looking aswell,it is a case of who you know.i was offshore before and i had my rgit.it ran out a couple of years ago.so when i started this job i didnt have 1,they paid everything.i started in a group of 3,1 guy was clueless,didnt have a contact in the company,no rgit and did really bad in his interview exam.he was told exactly what the job entailed and he jacked after 3 trips as he didnt like being away,now they cant replace him because of this hiring ban.theres also all the agencys you could try,but they wont look at you unless you have an rgit and a green hat certificate,even then it will be hard.its amazing the amount of numptys that think all they have to do is phone a company and they will get a job(some do).good luck trying,if you have any mechanical experience definately bum it up in your c.v!
