Getting a job off shore. Any advice?
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i'm also looking to go offshore, purely and simply because where i currently work onshore will be shutting down in 2015, so looking offshore for job security. Ive appliied everywhere had no luck to be honest. Currently working as a control room operator 1 year out of my apprenticeship on a utility plant, got the HNC in chemical engineering and all the city and guilds and NVQ qualifications both upto level 3 from my apprenticeship, so i have all the relevant qualifications, NO MIST or Survival yet though.
Got turned down recently for a utility operator job for petrofac, and they forwarded my application as a Production Technician (Greenhat) that was on the 11th of december, heard nothing since. I have no idea how long these things take or what the process of interviews is, can anyone give me a bit of advice??
Got turned down recently for a utility operator job for petrofac, and they forwarded my application as a Production Technician (Greenhat) that was on the 11th of december, heard nothing since. I have no idea how long these things take or what the process of interviews is, can anyone give me a bit of advice??
Well I never, the things you read in PH !!!! It would appear that this is also my son, time to change my Internet habits I think.
doogz said:
What does he want to do? Welder? Rigger? Micky fitter?
Does he have any relevant skills/qualifications?
He done a building maintenance apprenticeship, which gave him a mechanical NC and an electrical NC. I think going off shore would mean starting again and getting an HNC. Having been at sea myself, I'm not sure he would settle off shore? A lot for him to consider.Does he have any relevant skills/qualifications?
Get your BOSIET and MIST done at a training centre then get CV in hand and knock on doors , unless your in the know with someone its hard work.
I've worked in this game for 32 years and its only by word of mouth you really get a break.
I can't even get my son a job , and he's a good engineer.
I've worked in this game for 32 years and its only by word of mouth you really get a break.
I can't even get my son a job , and he's a good engineer.
kmconway88 said:
i'm also looking to go offshore, purely and simply because where i currently work onshore will be shutting down in 2015, so looking offshore for job security. Ive appliied everywhere had no luck to be honest. Currently working as a control room operator 1 year out of my apprenticeship on a utility plant, got the HNC in chemical engineering and all the city and guilds and NVQ qualifications both upto level 3 from my apprenticeship, so i have all the relevant qualifications, NO MIST or Survival yet though.
Got turned down recently for a utility operator job for petrofac, and they forwarded my application as a Production Technician (Greenhat) that was on the 11th of december, heard nothing since. I have no idea how long these things take or what the process of interviews is, can anyone give me a bit of advice??
get your survival and keep at it - hassle them they will take you on - you have everything a new start would need .Got turned down recently for a utility operator job for petrofac, and they forwarded my application as a Production Technician (Greenhat) that was on the 11th of december, heard nothing since. I have no idea how long these things take or what the process of interviews is, can anyone give me a bit of advice??
good luck
sl350z said:
Smogglylad88 said:
on the off chance i do manage to get an interview, what sort of questions or tasks should i expect to get?
Why should we hire you!What makes you think you are the right person for the job?
Why did you leave your last job?
What did you do in your last job?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
How do you get on with people?
Do you have any questions?
soad said:
Why do you want to work here?
What makes you think you are the right person for the job?
Why did you leave your last job?
What did you do in your last job?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
How do you get on with people?
Do you have any questions?
MoneyWhat makes you think you are the right person for the job?
Why did you leave your last job?
What did you do in your last job?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
How do you get on with people?
Do you have any questions?
Hire me and find out
Money with this job
Fix cars
Strength=job interviews , weakness = booze and women
Not bad
Do I get job?
OPITO apprenticeships are now open for applications.
See here for details. http://www.opito.com/uk/applicants.html
This is by far the best way into an offshore career. The first two years are at college, wages are basic, but food and digs are paid for.
Years 3 and 4 are either offshore or onshore plant. Wages are not too bad. £18k ish year 3 £22k ish year 4.
The quality of training is very good, and if the apprentice puts in the effort they will almost certainly be offered a company position.
See here for details. http://www.opito.com/uk/applicants.html
This is by far the best way into an offshore career. The first two years are at college, wages are basic, but food and digs are paid for.
Years 3 and 4 are either offshore or onshore plant. Wages are not too bad. £18k ish year 3 £22k ish year 4.
The quality of training is very good, and if the apprentice puts in the effort they will almost certainly be offered a company position.
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