Thread: Rig Work

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Yeah, I feel sorry for 'em too. No drive-off's to worry about. No stacks & riser to run. No tensioner cables and associated gear to take care of. Must be rough...

How many ladys do you have looking after that shit a lot more than on land. Out there you are top heavy with supervisor as here we have lots of niggers and very few senior people 1 x RM/NTP/Snr Mech/Snr Elec/Snr Cook how many do you have ?

Just look at this forum bloody offshore knuts every where and how many land rig worker's ?.

Me specialist you vermin

I like looking at the sea, sometimes I count fish and wonder how many squid maybe under me.....

Offshore Knuts are class.

Originally Posted by Rigger

Just look at this forum bloody offshore knuts every where and how many land rig worker's ?.

Me specialist you vermin

All I can say Rigger is try and stop the jealosy eating you away, make the move, try and get offshore.
Cyber base, air con dog houses, boats, DP, dont be scared, us offshore knuts are ok when you get to know us, we will be gentle with you

I counted 21 fish the other day, was choppy weather as well. I like offshore, the wind in the hair, the constant drills and the kipper shack where all good things come to an end over a smoke.

ps. All work is shite, the best rig is looking out the chopper window at one on departure onshore!

Without us seismic survey fellas, none of you would know where to drill.
In fact, without us, none of you rig guys would have a job.
You guys all owe me one beer (at least) .

Originally Posted by Sir Burr

Without us seismic survey fellas, none of you would know where to drill.
In fact, without us, none of you rig guys would have a job.
You guys all owe me one beer (at least) .

and the guys who give you the knowledge and the boats etc to go look for oil, you owe them a beer. Maybe we should buy god a beer since he made it all. Anyways I will buy you a beer just because I am nice.

Originally Posted by Sir Burr

Without us seismic survey fellas

They where drilling for oil long before they had seismic

Originally Posted by Airportwo

All I can say Rigger is try and stop the jealosy eating you away

I just like stirring people up on the internet
Hell I even have some mates that work offshore that arent even gay, little feminine but not gay

Originally Posted by Rigger

Originally Posted by Sir Burr

Without us seismic survey fellas

They where drilling for oil long before they had seismic

True, but not since you started in the business.

Hi guys,

Are there ever any job opportunities in O+G for people with electronics and software experience? I've been thinking about a career change for a while now, I'm 30 at the end of this year so I reckon it's now or never. I'm currently a Technical Director for a medical device company and have spent the last 6 years developing electronic medical devices (hardware and software). Not relevant I know but electronics is electronics and software is software is software regardless of the application.

I getting less job satisfaction now and I guess you could say I'm getting bored with the routine. Also the fact that the country is going down the tubes and I'm not long out of a fairly disastrous 11 year relationship makes this, I think the ideal time for me to try something new.

The things I think would attract me to the O+G industry are the challenge, the opportunity to travel, the time off (one 3 week holiday per year at the minute ), and of course the money.

Of course its quite possible that there is no requirement for someone with my skillset (I can but hope) so I'm hoping one of you guys will be able to tell me one way or the other.

P.S Apologies for the long first post.

Mark

Originally Posted by Airportwo

All I can say Rigger is try and stop the jealosy eating you away

I just like stirring people up on the internet
Hell I even have some mates that work offshore that arent even gay, little feminine but not gay
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No Shit, thought this was serious stuff!
This is a gay forum isn't it?

Well I think theres one or two that think it's real but then again coming from offshore they are bound to be a bit slow

Originally Posted by Rigger

Well I think theres one or two that think it's real but then again coming from offshore they are bound to be a bit slow

I agree Rig Ger. Slow is good, no rush, fill the line slowly...no panic, tea break, sweet tea breaks....

Originally Posted by dginoob

Hi guys,

Are there ever any job opportunities in O+G for people with electronics and software experience? I've been thinking about a career change for a while now, I'm 30 at the end of this year so I reckon it's now or never. I'm currently a Technical Director for a medical device company and have spent the last 6 years developing electronic medical devices (hardware and software). Not relevant I know but electronics is electronics and software is software is software regardless of the application.

I getting less job satisfaction now and I guess you could say I'm getting bored with the routine. Also the fact that the country is going down the tubes and I'm not long out of a fairly disastrous 11 year relationship makes this, I think the ideal time for me to try something new.

The things I think would attract me to the O+G industry are the challenge, the opportunity to travel, the time off (one 3 week holiday per year at the minute ), and of course the money.

Of course its quite possible that there is no requirement for someone with my skillset (I can but hope) so I'm hoping one of you guys will be able to tell me one way or the other.

P.S Apologies for the long first post.

Mark

No problem, Offshorewise there is little to no chance of it. The guys are training in-house and already work on the rigs offshore OR a local firm to send out a guy.
Maybe Rigger, being an onshore kinda guy could advise more on this

Thanks Slipstream.

Originally Posted by Slipstream

Maybe Rigger, being an onshore kinda guy could advise more on this

Hi dginoob what country are you in ?. I think you should try a couple of companys that are building new rigs such as ADR automated drilling rig. Have a search on the net and let and let us know if you need a little help and I will point you in the right direction

dginoob, there are lots of new ships, semis and jackups being built just now. There are not enough experienced people to man them so the drilling companies ARE hiring people without offshore experience. We've had a lot come through our rig recently, saying that a lot of them were run off a few trips after arriving.

Originally Posted by Tao

saying that a lot of them were run off a few trips after arriving.

What wouldnt they put out for the boys

On a rig now man, it's big, it's rammed to max POB and we've got a thief on the loose, some major shits gonna go down I reckon.
Make no mistake it's not all laughs and giggles out here there are some real brothers Grimm skulking about offshore. Be in the mindset that certain dudes won't like you, for whatever reason. You give 'em a reason and they'll have you off on the next chopper before you've even unpacked yer bags.
There but for the grace of God go we brothers...

Getting run off is never easy, never had the showdown and exile deal yet, don't want to either. But sometimes it happens and there's not much you can do about it. Don't be put off.
But if you step right and keep dippin' and diving right you'll soon be on the LOS trail sippin' the amber nectar and watchin' the money roll in
Step up and see what's shakin' mate.

Thanks for the responses guys, I'm in the UK (Belfast, Northern Ireland to be precise). I'm not sure that there would be any jobs requiring my skillset though? I'd be happy to hear any opinions on this.

Thanks again,

Mark

Electronics and software experience would likely be enough to get you an Electronic Technician's job somewhere. If you were any good you'd have a good chance of promotion within a year. Like i said before, the industry doesn't have enough experienced people so are hiring from outside the oilfield.

Originally Posted by Rigger

Originally Posted by Sir Burr

Without us seismic survey fellas

They where drilling for oil long before they had seismic

Originally Posted by Airportwo

All I can say Rigger is try and stop the jealosy eating you away

I just like stirring people up on the internet
Hell I even have some mates that work offshore that arent even gay, little feminine but not gay

And without us engineering and construction guys building the refineries and P&C plants there would no where for the oil to go.
TH

Hi everyone i have worked at a oil company in Thailand for 1 year now my position was Project supervisor and i mostly did differents mercury decontamination jobs onshore and offshore .And now im looking for some new oil field services work in Thailand if anyone know some company who looking for employes or some good internet site with jobs. If anyone know something please send me a reply

Best Regards
Thomas Eriksson