Offshore Jobs

Offshore jobs are not for everyone

Do not be discouraged by stories you might have heard about how hard offshore jobs are. For sure, the offshore jobs are hard, but if you are in good physical shape and willing to work, you should not have any trouble adjusting.

Offshore jobs require that you be away from home, sometimes for weeks at a time. Often, the offshore drilling vessel will not even be in sight of land. Offshore jobs involve long hours, working in all kinds of weather conditions as well as in some dangerous situations. Being 100 miles offshore in the middle of a hurricane is a frightening experience!

Offshore jobs are very rewarding

On the positive side, offshore jobs are very rewarding and exciting. Entry-level position such as Roughneck salary starts from $50,000 US p.a. The food is good; the quarters are clean and well kept. The benefits and opportunities for advancement are excellent and that is for working only six months out of the year!

Offshore jobs available

There is a large variety of offshore jobs available. These range from entry-level positions such as Roustabout and Roughneck, through Mudman and Motorman to Toolpusher and Company Man. These are only a few of the titles of offshore jobs for the oilrig industry.

Offshore jobs working conditions

While many of the offshore jobs are physical in nature, many of the oilrig companies will supply you with facilities to make your stay hospitable and enjoyable. Some of these include gym facilities, satellite TV rooms and entertainment facilities.

The oilrig companies usually meet all food, board and laundry expenses, along with travel and transfer costs. Most offshore jobs call for a 14 by 21 day rotation that means you work for 14 days and have 21 off.

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