Anyone working or has worked on the rigs?

[stevenseagull]

Sorry to post this here guys, but I'm looking at a change of career and considering working offshore. Just wanted some advice or contacts to help me get the ball rolling.

I'm a qualified mechanical engineer and I'm currently a self-employed plumber, I'm hoping some of my skills are transferable. But I realise I may have to start at the bottom and work my way up.

I know that I need to take a survival course before I even get considered for a job and before I shell out on it I wanted to know if I stood a chance of getting a job? I understand that experience is key and getting your foot in the door is the toughest part.

If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated!

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

PM Jakarta, Jez is a H&S advisor and frequently does work on rigs in the North Sea

 

[stevenseagull]

Thanks for that, will get in touch with him.

 

[stevenseagull]

Thanks for that, will get in touch with him.

Bummer, I can't seem to PM him...

 

[nomoremithras4me]

Bummer, I can't seem to PM him...

I've sent Jez a pm for you with a link to this thread Steven

 

[jakarta]

Bummer, I can't seem to PM him...

Sorry, for some reason my PM setting was Off! Please feel free to get in touch although I have to say my Offshore work has been sporadic and is coming to and end very soon as I am getting too old and lazy to do the HUET.

 

[stevenseagull]

I've sent Jez a pm for you with a link to this thread Steven

Brilliant thanks for your help!

 

[Seagull on the wing]

Don't know about now...but in 1974 went to Great Yarmouth...walked into the International Drilling Co...American firm asked if they had any jobs,they said did I have any sea experience to which I replied 12 years Royal Navy...flew out the very next day on a Sea King from North Denes airport....spent 4 years out there on rigs and barges...loved it....but you have to be 100% fit not just to work there but for insurance cover as well...worked 2 weeks on 10 days off but you could stay out there if you wish,once stayed out for 5 months...money was great but a very hard 12 slog...sometimes a couple of hours overtime.

 

[stevenseagull]

Thanks, it's good to hear about your experience. I doubt Ill be able to land a job as easily as you did but Ill give it a go! I'm not under any illusions about how hard the work is, I just want to work hard and reap the rewards...