mechanic offshore ?

[evov111]

hi, been reading the forum for years and this is my first post ,looking for some advice from guys that work offshore as i dont know anyone in this area .Basically been a Hgv mechanic for 17 years and looking into a new career offshore ,just at the research stage just now .Couple of questions ,what is the best role offshore for a mechanic to break into ? ,and is there any point of sending out a Cv and cover letter without having gained bosiet ,mist ,medical .Any advice will be much appreciated thanks

[evov111]

hi paddy thanks for the reply,oil rig or water ,oil and gas industry .I know starting out money will not be good ,i am looking toward my future now i am 34 and want to better myself and provide a good life for my family. The Automotive industry is slow just now and i am finding myself bored of it .i have always liked large Engineering type things and thought i could transfeer my skills .I know i will have to get my courses done but want to gather info just now , am i underqualified to work offshore? . what job would i like to do ? well i like stripping things down and building them back up engines etc , will i waste time and money trying for a job offshore ? i live in glasgow !

Edited by evov111 on Saturday 19th January 10:21

Edited by evov111 on Saturday 19th January 10:27

[evov111]

Yeah discussed with wife ,we have been together 14 years so pretty solid and we have a good suport network around us for child care . I realize it could be tough being away but willing to give it a go. Just recerching to find out if it is possible for a mechanic to work offshore and what jobs would suit .

[evov111]

thanks for all the replies , ron i am also 34 and just at the research stage just now .what i really wanted to know was what job offshore i could do ,as all the jobs i have seen require more qualifications than a hgv mechanic , not seen any entry level jobs

[evov111]

Hi ,thread update !! I decided to go for it and currently in aberdeen all week doing my survival and mist training ,medical on Monday so can start the job hunt on Monday night !! Any advice would be appreciated cheers !!!

[evov111]

Maersk portleven ,so no nights out !!!

[evov111]

Survivex looks good ! Maesk is really small I booked it because there's a premier inn 5 mins walk away , got the train up on Sunday night it will be a long week nothing here but a brewars fair !!!!

[evov111]

Alright guys , I have emailed loads of companies , recruitment company's, sent off cv, cover letters , applied for lots of jobs always get same reply , no experience ! Before I done my coursesI read loads about a shortfall of workers , transferable skills , but the reality is with no experience I think it will be extremely difficult to get a start . I haven't seen many entry level positions advertised . I don't know anyone in the industry so am struggling to get anywhere !!!

[evov111]

Thanks schuey , i was going to look into renewable energy positions also !

[evov111]

That's good to know ,I have been trying since march still no joy !

[evov111]

Alright mate , no luck ! Nearly a year since I done my courses company's require experience I think anyone with no experience would be lucky to get a start without knowing someone in the industry I will keep trying !!!