work on oil rigs

[ste v]

what qualifications are needed ? what is the best way to find work ? are there companys/agency's in aberdeen that i could go to to ask about training /work ? what is the work/pay/conditions/leave like ? do you have to be a roustabout before you become a roughneck ?

[Buenchico]

See here:
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Jobs-and-Educat ion/Question170721.html

Chris

[alijangra]

The survival training you require is called RGIT, costs about �800 and you are expected to have done this prior to applying for jobs. Many agencies in Aberdeen, try checking out jobs on http://www.thisisnorthscotland.co.uk.

Work/pay/conditions/leave vary from person to person. Generally contractors arent treated so well as core crew. As an example my boyfriend works 2 on/ 3 off rota, benefits include health and dental plan with bupa, share incentive scheme, final salary pension and a great salary which I will not disclose. He gets �500 per day for any delays offshore, �40 per night nightshift allowance (not too bad when working 14 nights). He is still young and has a long way to go in the company so this will only improve over the years.
Offshore work is hard graft but you are well rewarded for it.

[mosesg]

Having a trade (e.g. Electrician, Plumber etc) gives you a greater chance of getting a job offshore as skilled labour is in short supply. A lot of companies have older guys working offshore for them just now, who will be looking to retire in a few years, and due to reducing the apprentices during the slup in the oil about 10 years ago they have no one to carry on the skills.

[oilandgasjob]

Hi im not sure about all of your questions but i have used a really useful website before who gave me a lot of answers. They have a comprehensive list of job vacancies too.

http://www.oilandgasjobsearch.com

Best of luck

Chris