Offshore Oil Rig Jobs

General information on offshore oil rig jobs

Most offshore oil rig jobs call for a 14 by 21 day rotation. That means you work for 14 days and have 21 off. This equates to having approximately 3/5 of the year off.

Approximate annual earnings for offshore oil rig jobs

At any one time there is a large number of oil rig jobs available in the offshore jobs industry, at every level and every profession. The annual earnings for oil rig jobs are subject to change and can vary according to whether the oil rig is situated domestically or internationally.

• Salaries start at $47,000 US p.a. for Roustabouts
• Roughnecks can earn up to $55,000 US p.a.
• Drillers annual rate start at $56,000 US.
• Tool Pusher and Drill Leader positions earn from $75,000 to $100,000 US p.a.
• Trades, technical and professional positions earn $70,000 to $220,000 US p.a. 

When you are accepted for oil rig jobs

Because in terms of skill, physical exertion and perceived danger, many of the offshore oil rig jobs are the most physically demanding, the offshore oil rig companies go out of their way to make sure your time spent onboard is an enjoyable one. Many of the accommodation wings meet four or five hotel standards - the foods are of exceptional quality, despite being located in the middle of the ocean.

• You will be issued with safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses and coveralls,
• The employer usually meets all food, board, laundry, travel and transfer expenses,
• Smoking outside of designated smoking rooms is not allowed,
• For meals you take off your work gear and eat in the galley,
• You may have to work rotational night shifts, as an oil rig is a 24 hour operation,
• No alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, flammable materials including lighters and matches are allowed.

If you are motivated to be part of highly professional team of people please, apply for the offshore oil rig jobs through one of the links below:

• Work Offshore
• Oil-Mining-Jobs
• Oil Job Search software