Rigging Jobs – Offshore Oil Rig Jobs

.. Assistant Roustabout & Roustabouts

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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 considered the lowest on the oil rigs is around US$40,000 to 60,000 per year.

No specific experience is required for this position and the natural progression from this position to roughneck is the most common advancement. There is no formal training involved for the position of roustabout, but as it is a very physical job, candidates need to be in good physical condition.

The only requirements that are necessary are:

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• A valid drivers licence
• Understanding of Workplace Hazardous Information Systems
• First aid training
• Knowledge of Hydrogen Sulfide Safety.

Working shifts are usually 12 hours with equal amount of time on as time worked. The roustabout will spend a large amount of their shift working on their feet. Position can be both onshore and offshore with the primary responsibility being to keep the rig decks clean. Other duties will include guiding cranes, supplying equipment for the rig floor and assisting Roughnecks on the drill floor when required.

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Maintenance roustabouts will report most frequently to the maintenance foreman.

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