Hello my name is oliver and i would like to enquire about the process after completeing the safety courses. I am currently waiting to undertake the RGIT(BOSIET) course and wondered what is the best and most efficient way to gain employment. I enjoy working my way up through roles and am used to the hard labour thats why i believe a roustabout position would be ideal for me. i also understand from my resources that the best way to do so would be to apply to the oil companies within the north sea sector mainly aberdeen? could you just clarify these queries for me .
with regards
oliver harvey
Sep 20, 2009 Rating
Rig radio operator by: Anonymous
The offshore Oil & Gas industry still need Radio Operators on Offshore Drilling Rigs and the Larger Production Platforms, it all depends on the drilling activities especially in the North Sea.
You do need skills with a PC and Microsof Office this particularly with some administrative tasks like updating spreadsheets etc. If you do need some special expertise mail to riglogistics@gmail.com.
Sep 19, 2009 Rating
Radio Ops offshore? by: Anonymous
I am currently working in the Police Force but am very keen to change jobs in order to work offshore in the oil industry. I was a Radio Operator in the Army previous to joining the police and was hoping this would help me out with work offshore in communications? Im interested to hear however that Radio Operators are somewhat a thing of the past?? Could anyone shed light on how I would go about getting started in this field please? Hannah
Aug 03, 2009 Rating
North sea vacancys by: Anonymous
Hia
What previous experience do you have?
We have 2 positions in the north sea on a 2 on 3 off rotation.
Please contact us on:
abzoffshoreagencys@yahoo.com
Feb 04, 2009 Rating
Start working offshore as Radio Operator by: Anonymous
Might be a good start to work your way through the catering department. I saw stewardesses make it that way and even go to work as an Rig Safety Training Coordinator which is a better paid job than a Radio Operator. It all depends on yourself and your own skills and interest I guess. On U.K. Rigs there is definitely as a U.K. citizen more advantages. What is also important is you social skills and interests, also your computer skills and so on since a lot of work is done behind your P.C.
The best way to start is through agencies and particular during holidays or christmas there is a need for personel. Your first week on board you always start working from 1800 till 0600 during these times business is normally more quiet than days and a good time to get acquainted with the job
Dec 26, 2008 Rating
radio opperator offshore by: Leigh
They do still need radio operators offshore, all over the world. You need to do your GMDSS, which I did at Newcastle marine college in July 08. The course took two weeks and was very intense. I advise you get a book about gmdss to start studying before the course starts. Then I did my BOSIET - basic offshore survival which was three days long and lots of fun. No studying required for this one it's mainly practical like fire fighting, first aid an helecopter emergency training in a swimming pool. Everyone on my course passed, even the non swimmer. You also need a medical certificate. All these things can be done all over the country. I've been told there's a place in Southampton which is very good and closer than Newcastle. They all cost but it's worth it and they last four/ five years, by which time the company you work for will pay for you to renew. It's hard to get work with no experience. I did work experience with my local coast guard an I'm working as a radiooperator for the police force. I've had people interested but still haven't been offshore. I'm now trying to get work as a stewardess offshore to get the expereince. But also I think the economy has a lot to do with the lack of oppertunities. My dad works offshore an says I should find work when things pick up so I've not lost hope yet. It'll be worth the wait. Good luck
