What Is Life Onboard A Offshore OIl Rig Really Like
If you have ever considered a job on an oil rig, now is a great time. The earning potential is high and you only end up working just over 6 months of the year with shifts of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off. For entry level positions like a roustabout who is a general laborer you can earn up to US$50,000
The work on an offshore oil rig is hark work and requires a lot of focus, but with the earning ability it is understandable. One of the great things many workers report is all the great relationships you make. Despite being stuck in the middle of nowhere the accommodation is quite modern and usually 4-5 star standard.
Working on an offshore oil rig can be a hazardous environment, despite the modern technology the rig are beaming with these days a lack in focus could result in someone being seriously hurt or worse. You need to be a fast learner, tolerant, teachable, and aware of your surroundings to have a successful career in the oil industry. It can be demanding physical as well as mentally so being fit is a great help.
Even with all the doom and gloom in the media these days the oil industry is the biggest industry in the world, There are millions of dollars spent everyday by oil companies finding more oil. The are hundred of jobs vacancies posted online everyday, some offering offshore, some onshore and for all experience levels.
Aboard an oil rig every piece of lifting equipment has a color code on it – this is an indication that it was tested as safe to use on the last lifting equipment check. Only items with the current color code on them should be used.
As a word of caution helicopters, medical attention and food are most important, so dont get on the wrong side of the radio operator, chef, or medic.
