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