Dont suppose anyone on here is involved in the oil industry?, namely working on rigs?.. I have a friend who is desperatley trying to get working in the industry, he's a time served mechanic and is waiting to take his qualifications for working out at sea. The problem he's facing is that he just cant seem to get any information on jobs etc or where to apply. Any and all help appreciated as he's a really nice guy that I've known for years.
Doesn't volvokid do something along those lines?
Greg over on T5d5 works on them i think
I used to be a dive mechanic, but that was about 25 years ago....lol
As others will verify, oil knowledge isn't my strongest subject. :hihi: :hilarious
Yep GregE105 is on the Rigs! :)
Great!.. Thanks for that, I'll give him a shout.
Me....although haven't worked in the UK sector for nearly 10 years The industry is a bit of a rollercoaster and is down at the moment - http://www.tcetoday.com/latest%20news/2014/may/oil-and-gas-contractors-cut-north-sea-pay.aspx He will need the safety training first like the one below, there are two levels HUET and BOSIET. First one is helicopter underwater escape, second includes firefighting etc. Some companies/locations won't accept a HUET only. Whoever runs the course must be OPITO-approved then you can work just about anywhere with it. http://www.petrofactrainingcourses.com/training-courses/course/basic-offshore-safety-induction-and-emergency-training-bosiet-course/ After that it's a bit of a catch 22 - the companies want experienced people rather than taking someone new on. I'm loathe to say it but it's a case of who do you know. If I was in your pals position, I'd do the BOSIET with my own money, make a nice resume and approach as many companies as possible via agencies and LinkedIn. Is there any specific trade he wants to get into? There are many specific short courses that MIGHT help him get a start e.g. riggers course Good luck to him but beware it is very mercenary - as a contractor, when there is no work you are gone. Comes as a shock to some....
Thanks James, I know he's already looking at one or both of those qualifications he just wasnt sure how to get an 'in' due to lack of experience as you mentioned.
getting offshore isnt a easy task these days. lots of training needed and that dosnt gaurantee you anything. most the offshore work is in aberdeen.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;712368]Thanks James, I know he's already looking at one or both of those qualifications he just wasnt sure how to get an 'in' due to lack of experience as you mentioned.[/QUOTE] not easy, fella and as GW says above nothing in guaranteed even after training. Just a case of contacting the right person at the right time. There was a guy from the military on LinkedIn posted a general advert recently to say 'I want to work offshore' 2009 was the last dip in the industry where rates were cut, been pretty busy since then now a bit less work about. It will pick up again and that's the best time to try and get in - when it's getting busy and the companies can't source enough people. The downside of that is when work slackens off again - the least experienced lads can be first to be laid off, meaning you need a plan B or be prepared to travel for work Sometimes there are recruitment campaigns to pick up people from different industries, like Maersk below http://www.maerskdrilling.com/career/pages/offshore-positions.aspx
You can have a look here. I work for them ;) http://www.woodgroup-psn.com/
[QUOTE=Ric@rdo;712378]You can have a look here. I work for them ;) http://www.woodgroup-psn.com/[/QUOTE] Hi Ricardo, WG PSN are a 'Contractor' and 'Maersk' (for example) is an Operator. From what I've seen Contractors don't have many permanent positions offshore except during Construction phases or Commissioning. Operators are the ones to go for if you are looking to be a Rig Mechanic or something like that I'm a contractor btw not biaised just sayin :) edit although that said, WG do a similar scheme to Maersk about getting into Oil & Gas http://www.woodgroup-psn.com/careers/re-engineer.aspx
He's asked where the best place to get training is?.. He was going to go with Aberdeen but if there's somewhere better or nearer the northwest?
[QUOTE=Tomcat;712382]He's asked where the best place to get training is?.. He was going to go with Aberdeen but if there's somewhere better or nearer the northwest?[/QUOTE] lol doesn't matter mate as long as it's OPITO approved. I've done them in UK, Stavanger, Atyrau & Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Same same
Link here http://www.opito.com/training-providers
Thanks James
North tyneside marine centre do the training.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;712388]Thanks James[/QUOTE] no worries fella, if I can be any use just give me a shout. Maybe the guys who are in the UK can be more helpful Good luck to your pal. Hope he likes the water! [QUOTE=graemewelch;712389]North tyneside marine centre do the training.[/QUOTE] fancy it?? http://www.maerskdrilling.com/Career/Pages/welder.aspx