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How do I get a job working on an offshore rig?
How to get a job on an oil rig
- Ensure you meet the requirements.
- Learn more about the oil industry.
- Choose a path.
- Gain relevant professional experience.
- Explore apprenticeship opportunities.
- Create a resume and cover letter.
- Apply for entry-level positions.
- Consider advanced education or training.
What jobs can you do offshore?
Offshore work can be broadly categorised into four areas: exploration, construction, operations and management. Offshore oil workers can perform a range of duties including drilling, surveying, diving and carrying out health and safety checks.
Are offshore jobs in demand?
Even by the middle of this decade, job demand across offshore wind is expected to roughly double from current levels to 589,000 jobs.
How long do you stay on an offshore oil rig?
Normally, from 6 to 12 months, depending on the company and the specific project.
Do females work offshore?
While the oil and gas industry workforce is predominantly made up of men, more women are choosing a rewarding career offshore now than ever before. Two Transocean employees are offering their perspectives on what it is like for women working out on the water.
How many offshore platforms are there in Bass Strait?
There are now 23 offshore platforms and installations in Bass Strait, including the new Marlin B platform and Kipper subsea wells, which feed a network of 600km of underwater pipelines and keep the oil and gas flowing, 24 hours a day.
What is the balance of cargo on the Bass Strait?
The balance of cargo is food and machinery which is transported on deck packed in specially designed containers. As the operator of some of Australia’s most mature oil and gas fields, ExxonMobil Australia is committed to decommissioning our Bass Strait offshore facilities at the right time, and in the right way.
How much can you earn as an offshore supervisor?
Continuous shutdown dates commencing from 1st March, Earning potential of up to $6,972 Gross per week, Wages processed weekly. As a result of the company’s continued growth, we are now seeking an experienced Offshore Supervisor join our offshore teams.