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Hi all
my name is Mike and i am trying to get into the hse sector , i have worked offshore for 6 years as an offshore steward and im involved in the hse committee out here and regularly shadow the hse advisor offshore . I passed my general nebosh last year and have now enrolled to sit my diploma . i have applied for alot of jobs but each time i hit the crossbar with my lack of experience on the job
i would love to shadow an hse advisor in the aberdeen area and learn the ins and outs of the job , i did here that iosh branch meetings may give me this oportunity but every time there seems to be a branch meeting im offshore !
i would appreciate any advice anybody could give me and would like to here from people who are in the same boat as me
cheers Mike
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quote=mikeeeeeboy]Hi all
my name is Mike and I am trying to get into the hse sector , I have worked offshore for 6 years as an offshore steward and I'm involved in the hse committee out here and regularly shadow the hse advisor offshore . I passed my general nebosh last year and have now enrolled to sit my diploma . I have applied for a lot of jobs but each time I hit the crossbar with my lack of experience on the job
I would love to shadow an hse advisor in the Aberdeen area and learn the ins and outs of the job , I did here that iosh branch meetings may give me this opportunity but every time there seems to be a branch meeting I'm offshore !
I would appreciate any advice anybody could give me and would like to here from people who are in the same boat as me
Its a difficult one Mike. Nebosh Dip would help as part of the solution. The key to getting into Aberdeen is knowing people and also having experience in 9001/14001/18001/FPAL/Achilles etc. As you will probably already be aware, no company can operate in the O&G sector without external certification to at least some of the aforementioned standards. The paradox is there are plenty of positions going right now. If I were you, I would consider a 18k lead auditor course and network as much as you can at local IOSH meetings etc. The fact that you have 6 years offshore experience will help. Very best of luck. G
cheers Mike
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Hi Mike
I have found out the Nebosh General Cert. just won't get me where I want to go unfortunately.I have experience but even jobs they say General Cert. minimum you have virtually no chance without the diploma so it is a catch 22hope it works
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garfield esq wrote:quote=mikeeeeeboy]Hi all
my name is Mike and I am trying to get into the hse sector , I have worked offshore for 6 years as an offshore steward and I'm involved in the hse committee out here and regularly shadow the hse advisor offshore . I passed my general nebosh last year and have now enrolled to sit my diploma . I have applied for a lot of jobs but each time I hit the crossbar with my lack of experience on the job
I would love to shadow an hse advisor in the Aberdeen area and learn the ins and outs of the job , I did here that iosh branch meetings may give me this opportunity but every time there seems to be a branch meeting I'm offshore !
I would appreciate any advice anybody could give me and would like to here from people who are in the same boat as me
Thanks G
i will take all this onboard i have considered attending the lead auditoor course in the past , once i get past my diploma i will certainly consider it . Yes i do find there is a great wealth of opportinities in OG Sector for Advisors so i just have to bide my time and keep on learning , which at the of the day cant do any harm
Its a difficult one Mike. Nebosh Dip would help as part of the solution. The key to getting into Aberdeen is knowing people and also having experience in 9001/14001/18001/FPAL/Achilles etc. As you will probably already be aware, no company can operate in the O&G sector without external certification to at least some of the aforementioned standards. The paradox is there are plenty of positions going right now. If I were you, I would consider a 18k lead auditor course and network as much as you can at local IOSH meetings etc. The fact that you have 6 years offshore experience will help. Very best of luck. G
cheers Mike
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Hi Mike, I woudl try and register with as many agencies as you can - with your offshore experience combined with your Gen Cert, you may be able to come in at a junior level. Also, put your CV on OilandGasCareers.com.
From then, its relatively easy to move up quite quickly (compared to other sectors). Get registered now - there's a surge of opportunities out there just now - I've had 4 job specs this week alone.
Good luck.
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I'd save your money on NEBOSH dip for the time being not having it has never done me any harm. Do a few practicle courses instead, confined space entry, an introduction to rigging/lifting, working at height, hotwork etc. These are some of the core activities that go on on ships/rigs. You need to know the hazards and controls associated with them. Auditing and permit to work are other good courses to consider.
Safetygirl is right, there are loads of jobs around at the minute, but don't be too fusy. The North Sea is easy money so everyone want's to work there. Don't fancy spending 2 months in West Africa at short notice? Neither does anyone else, so you have a good chance of getting a start. If someone offers you a few weeks work then take it. One trip can often lead to 6 months work or more, and you make contacts. The more people you know in the game the better.
Most important of all, don't give up. Its the laws of averages, the more CVs you send the better. Even if you dont meet 50% of the criteria they are asking for for a particular job its still worth applying for. They might have something else thats more suitable.
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Seabee81 wrote:I'd save your money on NEBOSH dip for the time being not having it has never done me any harm. Do a few practicle courses instead, confined space entry, an introduction to rigging/lifting, working at height, hotwork etc. These are some of the core activities that go on on ships/rigs. You need to know the hazards and controls associated with them. Auditing and permit to work are other good courses to consider.
Safetygirl is right, there are loads of jobs around at the minute, but don't be too fusy. The North Sea is easy money so everyone want's to work there. Don't fancy spending 2 months in West Africa at short notice? Neither does anyone else, so you have a good chance of getting a start. If someone offers you a few weeks work then take it. One trip can often lead to 6 months work or more, and you make contacts. The more people you know in the game the better.
Most important of all, don't give up. Its the laws of averages, the more CVs you send the better. Even if you dont meet 50% of the criteria they are asking for for a particular job its still worth applying for. They might have something else thats more suitable.
Thanks , that's some great advice there , unfortunately ive signed up to sit my diploma but your definitely right about those other courses and i can see your point of view of needing to know hazards and controls i am just bursting to get into that role and a few month in west africa would not phase me at all
again thanks for this great feedback , dont know why i have used these forums before .
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safetygirl wrote:Hi Mike, I woudl try and register with as many agencies as you can - with your offshore experience combined with your Gen Cert, you may be able to come in at a junior level. Also, put your CV on OilandGasCareers.com.
From then, its relatively easy to move up quite quickly (compared to other sectors). Get registered now - there's a surge of opportunities out there just now - I've had 4 job specs this week alone.
Good luck.
thanks safety girl i have now registered with OilandGasCareers.com
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I think you're on the right track with the Diploma. It's the most comprehensive course out there and at level 6 it's equivalent to a degree. It's also the most widely recognised by potential employers. Have you considered self employment as an option?
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Hi Mike,
Best of luck with this, and hope you get something soon.
If you can, try and contact a load of different companies (depending on what sector you want to end up in), and simply say to them that you wish to do work experience with them.
In London, I had a lady come a few times a week for a month working with me, she was going around to a number of different companies. It was great to have the help, and she was very willing to learn.
Best of luck.
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