What do offshore workers do

And what is the process please. John October 22, What happens when a welding divers equipment breaks? He is on contract.

Does he have to buy new equipment or lease it, or will the company help? How do things like this work? David C. Berry May 17, Been in this business over 30 years, and have loved almost every minute stuck in a diving bell with no hot water was not my favorite moment, and Ian Beaton and my record long dive in the North Sea -- Great article, some good insights, and much needed. This is especially true if two four-man cabins share a common bathroom. Also, when arising. Kevin Martyn May 13, I read an article recently where an "Oil and Gas" worker said that if you want to work within oil and gas be prepared to be unemployed at least every five years.

Tcharlx May 09, Nice article and wonderful comments. I really wish to work in the rigs someday. I would welcome any opportunity. Thanks y ' all. Nick May 08, Try to be upbeat, no-one out here is having the time of their life but the more positive you are, the better time you will have and others will follow.

Process engineers are responsible for designing and constructing the facilities and equipment involved in the processing and production of oil and gas. They also plan the maintenance and improvement of the equipment and take part in risk assessments. These professionals use geological data to determine the distribution of oil and gas reserves in the reservoir and create simulation models to predict the flow of fluid through rocks to ultimately develop economically viable plans to extract them.

Drilling engineers plan, develop and oversee the drilling operations of oil and gas wells. They contribute throughout the lifecycle of a well, from the design stage to testing, completion and abandonment.

They also plan and administer the budgets of drilling operations. They examine the properties of a prospective reservoir or field and assess the geological risks associated with it. They build geological models and plan the development of the exploration wells.

They are required to spend time on offshore oil production platforms to perform test drilling and maximise the oil or gas production from a field. Workover or completion staff are responsible for preparing the wells for production and fixing any problems with active wells. They implement and execute well construction according to the design standards and specifications. They are also required to troubleshoot operational and technical issues relating to the completion and workover process. Excellent pay and benefits are a primary reason that so many people are attracted to the offshore drilling industry.

Nevertheless, bear in mind that getting hired on an offshore rig is very competitive, and a number of employment services recommend that workers interested in offshore rig jobs obtain experience with at least one onshore drilling project, first.

To view the rest of this page, you will need to be a Premium Member. You will only have access to a limited amount of Job Hunting Tools and Content. Upgrade Today. Other Dangers Faced by Oil Rig Workers In addition to the hazards listed above, oil rig workers may face such dangers as: Being struck by debris Drowning Exposure to toxic chemicals Burns Helicopter crashes Electrocution Head and brain injury Back injury Muscle strain from heavy lifting and repetitive motions Being at sea also means that the rig is cut off from certain types of medical care.

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