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Posted By Davey
Hello,
I am considering a career change in to health and safety.
I have 10 years of working experience in the offshore oil & gas industry, both abroad and in the UK north sea where I am currently.
I am an IRATA level 3 rope access supervisor and trainer and initially worked offshore as a rigger and then branched into NDT inspection and assurance.
So I am experienced and qualified in rigging & lifting operations (including LOLER assessments) and non-destructive testing and inspection.
Can someone advise me on the career path that may be open to me in offshore health and safety?
Also any info on the average payscales as a safety tech or safety advisor both in the North sea and abroad would be very beneficial to help me decide if it is a financially viable option.
Thanks
Davey
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Posted By naveen duggal
Hi,It is good to plan out your career change,esp in the Health & Safety area. First of all, you have to consider your location of next job i.e.do you prefer On-shore or Off-shore job? Then, how about doing a few HSE short term Rospa, IOSH or Nebosh certificate or British Safety council courses.Retrain or attend or gain the H&S experience with a reputable organisation or Industry, with good pay package.
Need to work in H&S field for some time and develop further eventhough, you can easily fit in H&S job.
Wish you best of luck!
Naveen
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Posted By Wayne Hewitt
Hi Davey
Another option would be to get elected as an offshore safety Rep while you are working offshore, The reps training would give you an insight into offshore safety and you would be mixing with the right people.
Regards
Wayne
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Posted By Davey
Yeah, I'm looking at doing the NEBOSH ngc.
Unfortunately I can't become a safety rep as I am never on the same installation for more than 2 trips in a row.
I'm really interested in the average payscales that are current in the offshore industry if anyone can help?
Cheers
Davey
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Posted By Ron Johnston
Davey,
I just completed my NEBOSH gen cert course in Aberdeen - though waiting for exam results. On my course was a guy who was a qualified offshore scaffolder with many years experience who was moving into HSE similar to yourself. Luckily for you guys you have oil industry experience -which is what I'm lacking trying to get into HSE in Aberdeen and it's hampering me badly so far.
On another note, my son is a qualified welder with most of the codings and he's trying to get into rope access for offshore work. Do you have any suggestions as to where he can find a company to put him through his training? you can email me at roninhocarioca@talktalk.net
Good luck with your 'new' career search.
Regards
Ron
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Posted By A Campbell
Always regarded the offshore industry as a 'niche' market.
Once you are accepted and gained some experience work via agencies etc is consistent... so long as you don't upset the OIM!
Good Luck
Tony
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Posted By James Chambers
Hi,
I too live in Aberdeen i am 35 married with two kids and looking to change career into HS and going on th Nebosh NGC on 18th this month.
I come from a corporate background in Telecom/IT Project Management and like Ron dont have any Oil and Gas experience, Ron have you had any luck as yet.
Regards
Jim
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Posted By Dee
Davey,
Hopefully you can see my email address, could you drop me an email?
I am currently sitting offshore waiting for the helicopter home and I know people that are screaming for offshore experienced guys for HSE roles.
Maybe can put you in touch?
Cheers - Dee
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