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#1 Posted : 15 March 2007 13:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By G Macdonald
Hi

I am looking to find employment as an offshore safety advisor, I have 10 years experience managing safety onshore in a further education college, qualifications are British safety council diploma,Nebosh certificate and HNC in construction practice I also hold the grade of Tech IOSH. Any advice on how to get a start would be greatly appreciated

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Gordon
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#2 Posted : 15 March 2007 21:50:00(UTC)
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Posted By William
I think you should think about getting some offshore experience in another area to start with at most company's will not look at you if you have not done your survival and had a few trips offshore at least. There are plenty of jobs out there in the oil industry but getting a start is hard going, they all want experience in a heavy engineering industry or offshore experience, they will like the tech osh and nebosh, but probably ignore the bsc dip, unless it is international.

In around 6 weeks there will be plenty of opportunities to get a start offshore, but there is nothing at the moment for anything. The shutdown season starts then and it is the annual maintenance work which is done, getting a start in the drilling should be easy enough, but the courses such as your greenhand course and BOSIET (survival) will set you back almost 2k. On the other hand you could try to get experience outwith the UK, below are a couple of websites for you to try,

www.oilcareers.com

www.oilandgasjobsearch.com
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#3 Posted : 16 March 2007 09:26:00(UTC)
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Posted By G Macdonald
Many thanks to all who replied

Regards

Gordon
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#4 Posted : 16 March 2007 14:09:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dod
Hi I am currently working offshore as a safety consultant for a major Oil company based in Aberdeen.
I applied to agencies in and around Aberdeen for any contract possibilities in the area.
If you have Agency addresses send them a cover letter and a recent copy of your CV.
I'm sure that you will be contacted in no time as I was.

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George
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#5 Posted : 16 March 2007 14:16:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dod
PS

you will also need an offshore OPITO approved survival / fire fighting course

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George
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#6 Posted : 16 March 2007 14:45:00(UTC)
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Posted By G Macdonald
Many thanks for the advice

Regards

Gordon
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