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The Fitness Requirements of Offshore Drilling Jobs

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For all those who are looking for that deal with offshore drilling, the primary requirement is mental and . The reason is that the jobs are most of the times in between big seas on a rig that is of the size of an apartment block.

The duties on the rig have lengthy working hours and a tight schedule. The rig is a structure that has been made flexible and therefore in case of high winds and storms, the rig sways as well. This is why all those who opt for the jobs at rigs must have sea legs and their should meet the requirements of the job.

The work is technical in nature and there are many times when one would have to go under water for repairs and checks. Therefore all those who are there working on the rig are meant to be fit enough to take on the challenge of and round the clock work times.

The mental increases with the knowledge of the family and friends being far of and team work is what takes one through. This is why being a team player is also one of the criteria.

6 Responses so far.

  1. Dear Sir,
    APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
    I wish to apply to your company as a Seaman. I am a energetic young man of age. I began sea work since 1996 and have worked with many companies as A.B. Deckhand qualification in sea.
    after the company, i have worked with different companies like; Rig , Global Marine, Tides, A.B.C, Bourbo. As an A.B environments and have gained many experience.

    I would welcome the chance of being part of your dynamic team. I promise to contribute significantly to your company while developing my skills.
    attached is the details of my curriculum vitae.

    I hope to hear from you soon.
    Thanks.
    Clement Ofoe Glah

  2. sir Am mechanics and diagnostic and trouble shooting on engine,generator,compressor,hyd pump mud pump,Am working in rig offshore in Nigeria.

  3. mohidul alam batul says:

    dear sir,
    i was anchor forman from oct,2008 to dec,2009 on argas project in safania oil field.ksa.client aramco.sailed worldwide on bulk/cargo&ro ro ships as bosun.can operate crane/winch.all kinds of splicing ropes/wires.
    pls find me a job.
    thanks
    mohidul alam batul

  4. HENRY EDWARD says:

    SIR, PRESENTLY I WORKING IN QATAR OIL FEILD.(AL MOORJAN.)IAM CHEF.MECANIC,IN FPSO.I KNOW ANY KIND OF ENGINE WORKS WELDING FABRICATION JOBS.I HAVE OFF SHORE CRINE OPRATION CERTIFICATE.

  5. HENRY EDWARD says:

    SIR, PRESENTLY I WORKING IN QATAR OIL FEILD.(AL MOORJAN.)IAM CHEF.MECANIC,IN FPSO.I KNOW ANY KIND OF ENGINE WORKS WELDING FABRICATION JOBS.I HAVE OFF SHORE CRINE OPRATION CERTIFICATE. PLS FIND ME A JOB. THANKING YOU, HENRY EDWARD

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