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Posted By Ian B.
Hi,
Looking at working offshore.
Does anyone have any advice to get myself onto the rigs even if this means starting from scratch so I can get my foot in the door?
Now I know I need my Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training ticket and medical.
Qualifications and experience:
Nebosh General Cert
IOSH Managing safely
CIEH Professional trainers Cert.
Manual Handling Train the Trainer
Member of IOSH Technician Level
10 years Fire service
Steel background welding fabrication
Overhead cranes 60-80 tonne Corus
Gantry cranes 10-12 tonne
Deliver Manual handling first aid awareness and fire safety training
NEBOSH Fire safety managment course awaitng results.
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Posted By D H
Hi - did my Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training ticket and medical last month - because my company deemed I need it - so they paid it.
Would say 12 of the 15 people on the course were self funding - like yourself to try and get into the industry. So with flights, accommodation plus the BOSIET - 2k?
You need to decide what you want to do - with your quals - I think safety officer? But you have not got a hope without experience offshore - chicken and egg problem here.
If welding background or crane driver - try Sparrows in Aberdeen.
You will also need the 2 day "MIST" training cert.
Good luck - and If you need further info - please get in touch.
Please be aware that every oil company in Aberdeen are currently cutting back on staff and salaries!
Dave
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Posted By SC
I'd pretty much agree with the post above. Not much chance of a safety officer job without any offshore experience. I know of a few experienced guys who have been laid off recently.
The other option is to start off at the bottom (i.e. Roustabout) and work up.
MIST was mentioned above, but i believe this is to be incorporated in to the BOSIET shortly.
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Posted By Ian B.
Thank you for your comments.
I understand that to get on I would probably need to start as a roustabout, which are my intentions and this would hopefully lead to me moving up when opportunities come.
It’s sad in a way that probable job losses will happen as I was only reading on a safety website that over the next 10 years there will be a shortage of manpower on rigs due to retirements.
regards
Ian B
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Posted By SC
Ian,
If you are willing to start as a Roustie, then focus on the drilling companies (and agencies). With your quals, they would probably steer you towards and RSTC (Rig Safety Training Coordinator) position once you had gained offshore experience.
I was an RSTC and it's a good job and you really get back what you put in.
SC
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Posted By A Campbell
Ian,
As an ex RSTC I agree with SC.
You will need to gain an understanding of all work roles and operations carried out in order to fulfill such a role.
It's certainly a busy but rewarding role in terms of experience, communication skills and job satisfaction!
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Posted By Ian B.
Thanks
SC and A Campbell
This is great feedback.
Would you advise doing the Basic offshore and getting the medical out the way first?
Or forwarding CV's to companies to gauge whether they are employing?
regards
Ian
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Posted By A Campbell
Catch 22 really Ian,
Most companies used to very likely recruiter via agencies and they would be unlikely to discuss offshore medicals, survival etc or assisting as would entail more costs!
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Posted By Dee
Ian,
If you want send your CV to my through email. I am self employed in Aberdeen in the O&G industry as a QHSE consultant.
In this industry and Aberdeen it is very much about who you know. Yes there are lay offs with the big corporates but service companies are busy, there is a HUGE shortage of decent safety personnel and things are definitely picking back up. Personal recommendation always goes further. I get asked all the time if I know people who are available and if you are willing to go offshore internationally then there is more chance.
Most of the offshore supply chain are far more keen to take someone who has a bit of experience and with your welding and fire service background I think you may well have a head start - ex fire service are extremely useful and good for Emergency Response roles!
BOSIET and medical are standard as is the MIST but as the previous postings have noted the MIST is now being incorporated into the BOSIET.
Drop me a mail - Donna
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Posted By Ian B.
Thanks Donna.
can you forward me your email address.
regards
Ian
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Posted By CW
SC, where have you heard/ read that MIST is to be incorporated in to BOSIET? Do you have a link?
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Posted By D H
As the BOSIET is a 3 day course and new people offshore require the 2 day MIST, I would not be surprised if all the providers offer this service.
In fact, it may be imprudent for them not to mention the requirement of MIST when someone books the BOSIET
Dave
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Posted By D H
Sorry - I did not mean integrated - I meant added on at the end!
Dave
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Posted By danwel
I am doing my BOSIET next week with the 2 day MIST added on after the course. If you book them both toget then you get the MIST at half price with Falck Nutec
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Posted By malky26
Hi,
If your planning on starting out as a roustabout you will also be required to have "Greenhand" course. You can add an extra £2000 to your total. Its alot of money with no guarantee of getting a position.
I started of as roustabout/roughneck then moved into an RSTC position.
Good luck
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