| As you probably know by now, the offshore oil | | | | Captain and Chief Engineer, Rig Medic and |
| rig jobs imply physical work. Almost all the | | | | Safety Man. You see, the number of possible |
| rig companies on the market try to offer | | | | jobs is higher than you can imagine. |
| their employees an enjoyable time onboard. | | | | |
| Especially as there are accommodation wings | | | | Most offshore oil rig jobs call for a 14 / 21 |
| that meet 4 or 5 star hotel standards. The | | | | day rotation, which means that you work for a |
| result is that, even if the employees are | | | | couple of weeks, then you get three weeks |
| actually living in the middle of the ocean, | | | | off. Thus, you actually spend a lot of time |
| they are good taken care of, with companies | | | | on holiday every year! And let us look at |
| assuring all food, board and laundry | | | | another enjoyable aspect of such a job! |
| expenses, besides the travel and transfer | | | | Countries like Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, the |
| costs. | | | | United States, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, |
| | | | Venezuela, Mexico, Russia, Norway, China, |
| So, if you decide to get a job at one of the | | | | Canada and the United Kingdom are only few of |
| offshore oil rig companies available today, | | | | all the drilling employment and travel |
| you can choose from a very large range of | | | | opportunities you can get from working in the |
| opportunities. Whether you want to be a | | | | offshore oil rig industry. |
| Driller, Derrickman, Shakerhand or Mudman, | | | | |
| you can surely get a very good job there. | | | | If you agree to wearing safety boots hard hat |
| People who dream of becoming a Toolpusher, a | | | | safety glasses and coveralls, then you have a |
| Floorman or a Roughneck, a Motorman, an | | | | good chance of feeling good in such a field. |
| Assistant Driller, a Crane Operator, | | | | Fortunately you get to take off your work |
| Roustabouts, a Cleaner or a Painter and even | | | | gear and eat in the galley. You must also |
| a Storekeeper, will also find what they are | | | | keep a good attitude and be focused on why |
| looking for at an offshore oil rig company. | | | | you wanted to work offshore. Should you be a |
| Other jobs that are available there are | | | | smoker, there are smoking rooms at various |
| Mechanic/Electrician, Sub Sea Engineer, Rig | | | | places on a rig where safety matches will be |
| Mechanic, Rig Electrician, Rig Welder, Barge | | | | supplied. So, you won't have any reasons to |
| Engineer, Ballast Controlman or Watchstander, | | | | be stressed out! |