Offshore Guidance

[anez247]

Hello Guys.

I am currently looking for my best shot into the Oil & Gas Industry specifically Offshore.

I am in my late 20s and have a Bachelors in Electronics Engineering , I have just finished my BOSIET ,MIST,Norwegian Escape Chute + Offshore Medicals trainings & Certifications which I understand are the fundamentals in going offshore.

I am willing to pay and enroll for any extra role specific training or certification that will increase my chances of getting a foot in the door.

I believe that I just lack the necessary insight or information on the right agencies or contacts to kick start my pursuit.

I will like to get some advice and suggestion from people that are in the industry already on my best approach to getting hired or what specifically should I do to increase my chances.

I was also thinking of doing NDT Courses to become an Inspection or QA/QC Engineer in the Long term.

Thank you all for your responses and suggestions cos I will really need them.

[McWigglebum4th]

Start applying for jobs as you have more then enough

[Robert Burns]

Its a common thing to be asked this.

Like all previous posts have been done on other threads.

Get on the internet, google find the jobs get the cv and just keep applying.

[dingg]

try schlumberger your electronics degree will be well received also try ROV companies

[anez247]

McWigglebum4th said:

Start applying for jobs as you have more then enough

Thx for your response but if you could be more helpful with a more specific suggestion

[anez247]

dingg said:

try schlumberger your electronics degree will be well received also try ROV companies

Thx Dingg, I already did apply to the Big Blue and its past months and I havent heard anything from them, I also tried SS7 & Fugro and werent successful with them, they all required experience in their industry.

I went to speak with their representative at the last Aberdeen Expo last month and they took my CV and said that there werent looking for Trainees at the moment but will contact me if the situation changes.

[dingg]

Keep on at them - sometimes if you make a pest of yourself they give in and and give you a start

good luck

[anez247]

dingg said:

Keep on at them - sometimes if you make a pest of yourself they give in and and give you a start

good luck

Thx Dingg, much appreciated

[anez247]

Robert Burns said:

Its a common thing to be asked this.

Like all previous posts have been done on other threads.

Get on the internet, google find the jobs get the cv and just keep applying.

Thx Roberts for ur suggestion, Dont knw when you got into the industry but its not that easy as you sound.

[Nick Grant]

Stop using text speak, that may help.

[awooga]

I work in offshore seismic surveying as a contractor. Companies like WesternGeco (part of Schlumberger) and PGS are desperately short of guys to work on their seismic kit, which is a combination of straightforward HP air, hydraulics and simple mechanics and a slightly more complex arrangement of electronics. You might be a bit over qualified to start as a trainee, or the initial wages might look a bit ste, but the career progression could be seriously quick and then there's a load of companies who then calibrate the kit, working as contractors or through small firms. These guys make a ton of cash, as do the senior mechanics. Work on ships for 183 days per year, you don't pay tax either. There's some seriously good bonuses on offer too; makes up a bit for being buggered about at sea.

[anez247]

awooga said:

I work in offshore seismic surveying as a contractor. Companies like WesternGeco (part of Schlumberger) and PGS are desperately short of guys to work on their seismic kit, which is a combination of straightforward HP air, hydraulics and simple mechanics and a slightly more complex arrangement of electronics. You might be a bit over qualified to start as a trainee, or the initial wages might look a bit ste, but the career progression could be seriously quick and then there's a load of companies who then calibrate the kit, working as contractors or through small firms. These guys make a ton of cash, as do the senior mechanics. Work on ships for 183 days per year, you don't pay tax either. There's some seriously good bonuses on offer too; makes up a bit for being buggered about at sea.

Thanks Awooga for your suggestion and concern, it means alot to me.

I would be highly interested to work as a trainee or an Tech Assistant so far I ca be given an opportunity to learn something.

I have applied to quite a handful of them lately and I was turned down recently by Lloyds register because the HR lady said "I was over-qualified" for the role. I find this really frustrating because I am willing and really open to start from the scratch, To be honest I dont care about salary, I just need to be given an opportunity to Learn and Improve myself because I know in the long run I will reap the benefits.

I have heard so much about the skills shortage and tonnes of jobs in the industry but they always ask for industry experience and all that.

I am really willing to start from the scratch, I dont mind really!

Thanks again for your input.

[anez247]

Thanks Creation, I have gone through their sites and all I could see are positions for people with some experience working with their product line or some flow measurements.

I just tried sending an open application, tried contacting a someone from HR but like usual, I end up in their Voicemail.

Anybody could still send me an email ( igwe_anez at yahoo.com)

Thanks again for your suggestions, I do appreciate.

Edited by anez247 on Friday 12th July 15:51

[anez247]

Thanks again Creations, I did like the insight about Rectifiers and Inverter. I will also try to have a word with some of the companies in the industry you've mentioned especially Calibre.

Thumbs up mate!

[anez247]

creationracing said:

I actually spoke to the owner of Calibre last week and he's certainly considering taking on a graduate.

I've sent my CV across to them couple of days back, any chance you could PM the Guys Name, so I could follow up when I try calling them.