Offshore Oil Rig Jobs

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Radio Operator: Has a salary of £28,000 or US$42,000. This is an important job and may be one of the easiest in the oil rigging industry. Many radio operators need a GMDSS Radio Operator's License to comply with today's modern radio system standards. This person is responsible for helicopter logistics, lifeboat and emergency muster lists, T cards, preparing Personnel on board lists and the onboard communications systems. Ideally for this position the applicant requires good administration and PC skills and get along with everyone well as the radio control room is a main contact between the crew employees. May also end up doing administration jobs that others have passed over due to lack of time.

Medic: Has a salary of £37,000 or US$60,000. For this position a high level of medical training is required though hardly any are doctors. Many are former nurses. These people can also double as the Rig Safety & Training Coordinator. This job requires the upkeep of medical supplies and equipment required aboard. On many rigs today, a regular medical check may be carried out every 6 months to keep workers healthy and happy. There are also people who hold first aid certificates in every offshore oil rig crew team. Many companies may take people and train them in first aid-advanced courses. Other companies prefer those with medical training and experience from either the military or paramedical.

Subsea Engineer: He/she is in charge of the motion compensation system of the rig, marine riser, tensioned and the BOP or Blow out preventer on the rig. This person has usually completed many training courses and is highly trained in equipment repair and emergency procedures. Ideal for someone who has a good background of pneumatics and hydraulics. The BOP when correctly used can prevent a fire, loss of life and damage to the rig or property.

Assistant Subsea Engineer: He/she may obtain this position by being promoted from a Roughneck. Has an average salary of £35,000 or US$45,000 a year. Usually requires a background of general knowledge in mechanics.

Instrument Technician: This person is in charge of the equipment for measuring gauges, alarm panels and other gear that may be used in this sector. Has an average salary of £40,000 or US $55,000 a year.

Welder: Has a salary of £28,000 or US$42,000. There are 2 different types of welders. A rig welder is on one rig permanently and will repair and built the metalwork on the rig. This job will keep you busy and you may move from rig to rig depending on company contracts. A good knowledge of safety is required as this person deals with the fabrication, design and layout of projects. Many pipes that may be prepared and welded can have a very high pressure and therefore the safety of others depends on this person.

Rig Safety & Training Coordinator: Has a £40,000 or US$60,000 salary. This job is ideal for someone who is a good communicator, computer skills and good organizational skills. Also required is basic knowledge of company policies and offshore safety laws. Has been said to be a well-paid job for the work that is actually involved. Ideally this person would have good organization, communication and computing skills.

Mud Engineer: Has a general salary of £45,000 or US$57,500. This person has responsibility of the fluids that are being used for the drilling. Most likely will have a degree in chemistry and a reasonable knowledge of the drilling procedures.

Ballast Controlman or Watchstander: This person insures that the rig is safe and stable so that drilling can begin on the rig. Other tasks include drill water, drinking water, producing stability reports, announcing football scored over the PA on Sundays and Mondays.

Materials or Storeperson: Has a salary of £30,000 or US$45,000. This person is in charge of keeping the stock rooms sorted by organizing stock ordering and receiving. Requires you to have good computer knowledge. As some rigs may require only one storeperson, you may be on call to receive incoming cargo at the hour it arrives. May need to be computer literate.

Storekeeper: This person is usually found on larger oilrigs and floaters. Their responsibilities include keeping the supplies for the rig and maintaining supplies such as soap, paint tools and machinery items. They keep the inventories up to date and order more supplies if necessary. The storeroom can also be a good place to get supplies like a good cup of coffee

Scaffolders: He/she has a salary of £27,000 or US$40,500 and can move from one rig to another with depending on where the work is required. Do not work on the same rig, they move to other installations depending on where the work may be.

Shakerhand or Mudman: This person will work in the shaker room when a drilling operation is in progress to keep an eye on the screens that monitor the shakers. Tasks include maintaining the equipment and weigh the mud. A blowout can happen if the levels of the mud are not regularity checked on and adjusted when needed. This person will also assist the floormen on the rig floor when the tripping pipe is available.