| If you are interested in entering the oil | | | | anything relating to oil industry work. This |
| industry then you need to be sure you have | | | | could include trade experiences. If the |
| got what it takes to apply for these | | | | company considers you a good worker and |
| positions. There are a few aspects that need | | | | competent, they may then offer you another |
| to be taken into consideration when you are | | | | job that is more difficult and demanding. |
| thinking about joining this industry. If you | | | | Salaries start of at US 50,000 a year or US |
| have had little or no previous experience | | | | $300 a day and work up to US 100,000 a year. |
| then you will need to work at an entry level | | | | If you want to work overseas then you can |
| job and work up. The easiest way to improve | | | | earn up US 220,000. Living offshore may be |
| your chances are to work for an onshore oil | | | | hard the first time but over time as you |
| rig company first or complete a Fire-fighter | | | | adjust you will be more comfortable. |
| or basic offshore survival certificate. This | | | | |
| training is not required but may increase | | | | There are a few general guidelines to living |
| your chances of getting the job you want. | | | | offshore: You may be required to work a |
| When you work at an onshore company you will | | | | nightshift, as an oilrig is a 24-hour |
| be trained to use the equipment safely and | | | | operation. Be sure to not upset the chef, |
| learn how to oil rigs work. Onboard there | | | | medic or radio operator, as you may need |
| will be classroom-based training as well as | | | | medical attention, food and helicopters. When |
| practical training. Over time you will be | | | | you have your meal, take off your work outfit |
| given the chance to move forward and apply | | | | and eat in the galley. When you submit your |
| for work that is more demanding and better | | | | CV to oil companies, make sure your CV stands |
| paid. Starting off at an entry-level job you | | | | out from the rest. You can do this by using |
| can expect a salary of US 50,000 a year and | | | | coloured paper and strong font. Make sure |
| upwards. This amount may vary depending on | | | | there are no spelling mistakes, as this may |
| your contract with the Oil Company. Do not be | | | | not seem to important at least they know you |
| put off if you may think you are too old. | | | | have taken time to prepare a good CV. Ensure |
| There are many people who work on an oilrig | | | | the writing is easy to read and if you can |
| will into there 60's! Provided you are in | | | | type it out on a computer and print it out. |
| good health, physically able and pass the | | | | Include a cover letter stating exactly what |
| required medical certificate you are an ideal | | | | you hope to obtain. |
| candidate for the oil rig industry. | | | | |
| | | | There are safety issues to consider when |
| To be successful in obtaining work, be sure | | | | working in the oil industry. When you arrive |
| you are physically strong and able, as this | | | | on an oil rig you will be issued with a hard |
| work can be very demanding. If you know | | | | hat and work goggles. These are usually |
| someone who works within the industry, ask | | | | required to be worn when working around |
| them to put a word in for you as the company | | | | dangerous areas. There are a few general |
| is more likely to hire someone who has a good | | | | guidelines to living offshore: You may be |
| reference from someone who already works | | | | required to work a nightshift, as an oilrig |
| there. If you need to begin at the bottom and | | | | is a 24-hour operation. Be sure to not upset |
| work your way up, then you will probably work | | | | the chef, medic or radio operator, as you may |
| as a roustabout or roughneck. When you apply | | | | need medical attention, food and helicopters. |
| for these jobs, be sure to mention any | | | | When you have your meal, take off your work |
| previous experience you may have had to | | | | outfit and eat in the galley. |