Oil rigs

[tractor dave]

Hi, i was just wondering if there's anyone on here who's worked on an oil rig or something similar?

Cheers

Dave.

[waz77]

I used to build and weld oil rig sections onshore to be erected offshore but i guess thats not what your looking for info on??

[tractor dave]

Hi waz77, well i guess you've got a good idea what the conditions and work is like on the rigs as i've been looking at different web sites and they seem to give varied impressions.....

[waz77]

I did'nt work offshore due to commitments at home but from what i gather from guys that did conditions were not bad considering where you are,money is good altho i suppose that depends a lot on what job your doing,hours long as its usually at least 2 wks on then 2 off altho some stay on longer than that,and you need to do offshore survival course before you can go on.

[tractor dave]

Thats what i've been hearing, the wages do differ from website to website, but i guess it depends which company they are quoting from. The "heli ditching" sounds like that could a hair raising training course! Thanks for the info

[waz77]

Yes i think a few turtles heads have touched cloth during the crash landing:lol:

[MasterBlaster]

I worked offshore as a roustabout for a summer.

 

Gotta question?

[Mozza]

A really good mate of mine, Works on the rigs, He does under water welding ,

 

What sort of info are you after pal? I know abit about it, Just from what ive heard off him

[Mesterh]

If you have any questions I'm sure I can help.

[tractor dave]

Hi guys, well i was wondering if all rigs run on the 2 weeks on 2 weeks off system? I see the best way to start is as an roustabout man, is promotion quite a quick thing on oil rigs? And last of all whats the best way to get noticed/employed by an oil compny?

Any info would be great, thanks

Dave.