.. Materials Man / Storeman . As a Materials man/woman(Storeman/woman) you will be responsible for the maintenance of the stores and ordering and receiving of stock. It is vital to be computer literate for this position and although this is considered a very easy position to hold, it does require being available at any time [...]
Archive of entries posted on February 2010
Mud Engineer
.. Mud Engineer . The Mud Engineer is responsible for handling the drilling fluids and is likely to have a degree in chemistry or some secondary chemistry qualification and an excellent understanding of the drilling procedures. Before taking up the position, a special training course needs to be completed. The position of mud engineer carries [...]
Rig Safety & Training Co-ordinator
.. Rig Safety & Training Co-ordinator . Rig Safety & Training Co-ordinator (RSTC) is considered one of the best paid positions in relation to the amount of work involved and pays around $80,000 PREREQUISITES / QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications which may be [...]
Offshore Medic
.. Offshore Medic Medics on oil rigs are generally not qualified doctors but do have a high level of medical training and are often qualified nurses. When working on smaller rigs, this position is sometimes coupled with the Rig Safety and Training Co-ordinator. The duties of this position include:- • Managing the Sick Bay • [...]
Rig Radio Operator
.. Oil Rig Radio Operator The oil rig Radio Operator will earn US$62,000 and although the easiest of the oil rig position, has it’s own set of disadvantages. Ham radio or Amateur radio operators as they are affectionately called will require a set of stills in order to do the job. The requirements for this [...]
Offshore Scaffolder
.. Offshore Scaffolder Oil Rid Scaffolder earn around $58,000 per year and are not tied to any particular rig, but work on contractual basis through their company of employment. Oil rigs require staff to operate at various heights and scaffolding as well as platforms need to be constructed by professional crews. This is the job [...]
Rig Welder
.. Rig Welder A Rig Welder will earn in the region of US$62,000 per annum. Welder are employed either as permanent on-rig welders or as part of a welding squad that move around on a contract basis and generally are employed for larger jobs. It is vital to have a qualification in order to be [...]
Roustabout Jobs
.. Assistant Roustabout & Roustabouts . The term roustabout relates to casual labourers that worked in carnivals and circuses travelling from one state to another. In the oil industry this term relates to oil rig work and a roustabout or maintenance roustabout is an entry level job. The average pay for this position, which is [...]