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Posted By RobbieP
I am just about to leave the RAF after 23 years,I have had my Gen Cert since 2002,my Fire and Construction since last year and working as an advisor since the start of this year. I also have my TechIOSH for several years and my CDP is fully up to date. QUESTION, how do i break into the oil and gas industry in the North of Scotland(Aberdeen), does anyone have any advise or contacts.
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Posted By Guderian
Its difficult to do so, but it can be done.
If you are coming out of the aircraft trades A Tech P, A Tech A or A Eng Tech A/P (the best trade!!), you should stand a better chance.
Try and look at the process engineering aspects of RAF aircraft engineering (DSEAR/area classification, emergency planning etc.) and relate that to the oil industry. Try and get a copy of IP 15 Hazardous Area Classification, published by the Institute of Petroleum - its the bible...
It can be done, I did it, took 8years though to move from general safety to oil/gas & petrochem. Its well worth it financially, compared to general safety positions.
Lots of advice for ex RAF peeps, if you want it.
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Posted By RobbieP
Unfortunately I was a Survival Equipment Fitter soon to be recognised as a tech trade, I might try this as a trade to get my foot in the door, thanks for advise
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Posted By Guderian
Guess there might be openings in survival equipment servicing as a starting position e.g. life jackets, lifeboats, escape systems etc - before moving across into direct h&s work.
Depends what aspect of h&s you are trying to get into.
However, think it has to be said, the better paid h&s jobs (in my experience) require engineering/science degrees/qualifications AS well as the NEBOSH qualifications etc.
Basically you are an engineer first - who knows how it fits into the world of h&s.
Personally I work out of Norway and in the Norwegian sector, so don't have much to do with Aberdeen. Only about 1/2 as much pay etc....in AB
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Posted By MP Grayson
Hello Robbie.
My advice is that before you leave have all of your ELC's sorted and ready to invest. It's a good way to offset the Diploma. Also the resettlement (7 weeks pay) helps.
Have you tried the chopper people at Aberdeen Airport. You have extra skills to offer them with all the survival kit they use, in addition to H/S.
Obviously its not what you want initially, but as Guderian indicates, once that foot's in the door.....Best of luck.
Hello Guderian.
In answer to your question on a different post. There was one plus side to the frightning. No dirty drip trays.
Crack on.
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Posted By Guderian
Never had the 'luck' myself of working on them - but had a mate on 5 Sqn
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