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The deepwater explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico [ April 20, 2010 ] accident investigation came to an ending on September 14, 2011, when the Joint Investigation Team   and   Federal reports were realeased. There were fingers pointing at BP and also spreding the blame to personnel who didn't react to warnings about possible serious risks.

Middle of July about 45.000 people were involved with the clean-up efforts and in October 2011 there were still over 16.000 people cleaning up the oil, out of which about 10.000 in Louisiana's marshes. As comparison there's still restoration work going on after the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989.

However, most probably the Horizon accident in Gulf of Mexico did slow down but not stop the recovery of oil exploration and production in North America. First deepwater drilling permit since the Horizon blowout / explosion, was issued first week of March 2011; since then ( until Sept. 22 ), BOEMRE has approved a total of 135 deepwater permits requiring subsea containment.

Get The National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill And Offshore Drilling's Final Report    PDF Icon [16.8 MB]. On Aug. 17, 2011, the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator released the Administrations report on causes to the Horizon accident   PDF icon  [ 7.8 MB ]. The Administrator's report concludes that the proximate cause of the casualty was a loss of well control resulting from::
  • Deviation from standards of well control engineering,
  • Deviation from the well abandonment plans submitted to and approved by the Minerals Management Service (MMS), and
  • Failure to react to multiple indications that a well control event was in progress.
More info on Global Oil Spill Clean Up resources and on Oil Spill Clean Up Training

The near future offshore employment: The majority of new oil exploration and production happens in very deep water. Therefore floating drilling, production, and storage units will increase in numbers. These do not need many long pipe lines at the sea bottom, which would be expensive and difficult to maintain. So employment on FPSO tankers and SPAR-rigs will increase, which means more ballast operators. A SPAR-rig is like a big floating drum with some ballast to keep it up-right and then the machinery on top.

On Sept. 16, 2010, it was reported oil and gas producers in the Gulf of Mexico will be required to set permanent plugs in nearly 3.500 non-producing completed wells with a subsurface valve in place and dismantle about 650 production platforms if they have not been used for last 5 years. The dismantling means additional jobs. [ Source ]

Fixed platforms will continue to exist for some time ( with their pipelines ) but getting older and needing more underwater maintenance. Therefore the need for ROV and UUV operators and technicians is increasing.
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The Horizon rig fire in Gulf of Mexico
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The North Sea is a mature oil field and there isn't much new construction going on any more. Technically the production situation isn't same as it was 20 years ago. Environmental requirements are stricter today than they were 20 years ago. A mature oil field like the North Sea relies on continued capital investment to stop production from reclining. At same time small operators are running short of available cash-flow. It's not possible to continue in the old ways. There is, however, new technology available but it seems to need new business models ( August 2009 ) and new solutions to old problems.

What is said above about the North Sea applies also to the shallow parts of Gulf of Mexico. Many rigs were de-commissioned during 2009, several Jack-ups were returned into service in 2010 after technical up-grading. As in the North Sea this requires differently trained and technically more skilled personnel than before.

During second half of 2009 and in 2010 some old oil rigs were technically up-graded to enhance additional recovery from already "empty" wells. For instance several old wells could be connected to just one upgraded rig only. Instead of using 3 rigs with 6 rotating crews there would be needed only 2 crews. That could make those 3 old wells profitable again.

There will probably be some new developments in the North Eastern part of the UK North Sea sector - close to Shetland Islands. These will, however, not increase the needed work force. They can merely reduce number of jobs likely to be lost. Trainee roustabout jobs are therefore hard to come by.

In the UK North Sea sector there are more applicants than vacancies. If you are British it's better to look farther away from home, for instance Norwegian and Canadian North Atlantic areas have some new installations coming up, including employment on construction barges. Then the areas north of the Arctic Circle - ( Barents Sea and the continental shelf north of Alaska ) - are under close study and will soon be opened up for exploration / production. In extremely severe conditions.

The total number of roustabouts on any one oil field is not great. The number varies depending on the current amount of exploration and production work. Normally the roustabouts are hired locally at different geographic locations depending on where the rig / MODU is.

Get on a virtual tour of the Captain Platform in the North Sea north of Aberdeen. You need Flash to see it.

















Oil rig surrounded by ice north of the Polar Circle

Changing Job Markets

The 2009 "economic crisis" did have some effects on open vacancies offshore in the short term. Some producers ( Saudi ) very fast cut down on the production and also some new exploration / production start-ups were postponed. I would expect mainly older rigs taken out of production and scheduled for overhaul / maintenance. Therefore the demand for new drilling crews should come down while the demand for maintenance crews should increase. This would mean less demand at top of the "skills ladder" and higher demand on lower level manpower. Especially so in the Persian Gulf and possibly rest of Middle East.

Deepwater projects, however, are mostly big projects with long lead times ( running for 15-20 years ) and even a strong downturn in available credits on the financial markets won't have much effect. These projects will proceed according to schedule. These would be high tech projects requiring highly skilled personnel ( see below ).

Example: In 2009 Shell signed a 15 year newbuilding contract with Samsung in Korea. In April 2010 Samsung received the first order for a purpose built LNG-FPSO to be delivered in 2013. It's expected Shell will order up to 10 new LNG-FPSOs, at about USD 5 billion each ( 5.000 million ) [ LOA 490 metres, width 74 metres ].

The possible lay-offs of personnel in times of "crisis" are sometimes in reality a re-structuring of the workforce. The employers get rid of some "redundancies", while at the same time hiring more educated and skillful people. If we would know what kinds of people were being sacked, it would probably be clear that these were mostly "non-employable". In other words the "skills ladder" is getting little bit top heavy, also offshore.

We should, however be aware, that all the time / every day writing, reading, hearing about the Economic Crisis can create a self-fulfilling prognosis. Now when good news starts to surface may be we have another better self-fulfilling prognosis.

Job Outlook for 2011

A global drilling boom is expected to start now ( 2011 ). Because it's getting more difficult to find new oil reserves the "Oil Majors" have realized they must spend more to keep up their production.

Oilfield services providers and subsea equipment producers / rental companies will be the first to benefit from the expansion. This is expected to continue until 2015. The main reason is the rising oil prices. Go to the listings below and check vacancy lists for each listing to find the new jobs.

Statistical confusion ?

When looking at, for instance employment figures, one sometimes forgets what the situation was 6 months or 12 months before.

In US employment statistics gas plant operators and refinery employees are part of the production sector while wellhead pumpers and gas compressors and pumping station operators come under the transportation and material moving sector.

When looking at oil and gas extraction employment numbers these have been rising on a year to year basis. July 2009 employment figures showed slightly more than corresponding employment number in 2008. And July 2009 showed close to 1.5 times more jobs than in December 2003.

Expected long term changes.

A longer term change in the worldwide "promotion ladder" can be expected. Traditionally this has started from a roustabout via roughneck to driller and occasionally all the way to Offshore Installation Manager ( OIM ) - see diagram to the right. This will in the future be broken after roughneck / floorhand, or may be after Derrickman, as new rigs are equipped with PC-controlled drilling ( PDF icon ) instrumentation ( "cyber drilling" ). With the digital controls on these newer rigs, the driller sits in a chair and controls the rig with a joy stick and touchscreen.

Parallel with this there is a tendency to try to automate many processes, which goes well together with computer control. The automation will in the long term further reduce the number of roustabouts and roughnecks. There is, in connection to a patent application, a long detailed technical description of a automated rig drilling control management system. You need some geophysical / drilling technique /computer knowledge to fully understand the text. There is an overview article, written in somewhat more simple language, of automated drilling control from a remote drilling expert centre.

Drilling Fluid ( "mud" ) systems have traditionally been manually mixed and controlled. There has been ( in 2008 ) experimental use of automated mixing control [ PDF icon ] to increase efficiency and reduce manpower ( roughneck ). The controls on the rig are connected by optical cable to a centre in Stavanger ( Norway ) where a technician follows the process. As this will come into wider use in the near future - especially so with low oil prices - it means less need for manual workers ( roughneck ) on the oil rig's drilling floor.

This requires college / university level graduates to be trained through a "multilayered sandwich" model training scheme. The new training schemes copies in fact the ship cadet training where classroom training alternates with actual work practice, i.e. practical drilling on a working rig and/or simulator training. For this kind of drilling control, manual work as roustabout / roughneck isn't relevant any more. Even many American university graduates need higher proficiency in mathematics and English.

There is a tendency developing of possibly reducing offshore personnel by cross-training technicians at those service companies taking part in the digital control process - at an onshore location. This points to a possible goal in the future of unmanned automated offshore rigs remotely controlled from ashore.

During 2000-2009 total 41 highly automated oil rigs were put into operation ( Gulf of Mexico ). By 2012 there will be at least 93 new units with increased automation. Usually it's older mechanical shallow water oil rigs that are the first to be taken out of operation. The highly automated units are mostly employed with deepwater drilling. [ source: Marine News, August, 2009 ].

When the day rates are high and cost of investment high as well, there's usually a great hurry to get the rig unit start earning. Often the software onboard isn't adequately tested before each unit is put into operation. This introduces new risks and new problems in the offshore work.

A Norwegian "think tank" group has warned oil companies world wide that offshore oil rigs are highly vulnerable to hacking as they shift to unmanned robot [ oil drilling ] platforms. Disturbances of remote drilling control in the North Sea has already been observed due to computer viruses. This opens up a new field for computer security professionals. As the number of partly or fully automated drilling units increase both in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea at least one computer security / problem finding professional will be continuously needed present on each of these rigs.


















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"Promotional Ladder"


Roustabout
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Roughneck
Floorman / Floorhand
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Derrick Man
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Assistant Driller
↓   ↓

Driller
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Supervisor
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Night Pusher / Tour Pusher / Tool Pusher
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Offshore Installation
Manager ( OIM )

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Cyber rig control room
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Shore based rig remote control
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Please note 1: Jobs Available are changing all the time. I recommend you come back every one to two weeks and check job listings. Go to the job listings on each website below and check for new opportunities. Positions listed indicate the kind of jobs one usually finds on each website. It's very easy if you add this page to your "Favourites" (IE) or "Bookmarks" (Firefox).

The links on this page leads to several thousand open vacancies.

Please note 2: When the recruiting agent have an on-line application form, you must use it - if you don't, your application goes straight into the waste basket.

If you find a suitable vacancy with an agent / employer who have an office in your own country - get the address from the "Contact" page and apply in person. This is always the best way.

Please note 3: None of the listed recruiting agents on this page asks for any placement fee - neither in advance nor later.

Job seekers should not have to pay to be able to apply for a job. Neither should they have to pay anything to get a job. One should always get a job on merit / experience / skills only, not because one happens to have extra cash available.

Please note 4: Every link on this page opens in a new window. If your "Pop-up killer" is too efficient it can also stop new windows. When this happens, please press "Ctrl" and click on the link you want.

Advice on Working Offshore

Please note 5: Basic Seafarer course is not valid offshore. For offshore employment everybody must have special Offshore Survival ("BOSIET"), Fire-fighting and Medical Certificates. Usually agent or employer can advice further where to get these in a specific country.
  • BOSIET: "Basic Offshore Safety Instruction and Emergency Training". Includes Safety, Fire Prevention and Firefighting, First Aid and Hypothermia, Helicopter Safety and Escape, and Survival at Sea. Also called "Offshore Survival Certificate" or "Offshore Survival Course". Valid for 4 years.
  • FOET: "Further Offshore Emergency Training"
  • HUET: "Helicopter Underwater Escape Training"
Information about and links to Safety Training Centres in different World Regions is on Offshore Training and Certificates page.

With the increase of floating drilling and production units there is now an increasing grey area where it's not always clear whether to apply STCW-95 or offshore certification rules. As a "rule of thumb" one can say, if a floating unit is classified as a ship ( for instance drilling ship ) STCW AND OFFSHORE certificates are required. If it's not classified as a ship ( for instance "MODU" ) only offshore certificates are mandatory and work contracts are individual, not ITF based (see below).

For income tax purposes UK Court of Appeals decided in 2003 two ( self propelled ?) jack-up rigs in the North Sea were ships within the meaning of English ( British ) law. Both rigs were registered as ships with the Panamanian registry. They had tonnage and loadline certificates and they had to comply, for instance, with both GMDSS and MARPOL.

Specific training and certification requirements can vary by geographical location according to local requirements and regulations. It's therefore necessary to apply only to suitable vacancies and to clearly specify what certificates you have.

  • I quote from an e-mail received: "every piece of paper helps. there are so many people out there looking for jobs. even the experienced guys will not get a look in if they are requiring a specific ticket and don't have ticket. the ticket will get you on the job... it's all an insurance thing."

  • Get free booklet with advice on how to get an offshore oil rig job. If your e-mail is on Hotmail it can take one week or more before it's delivered to your inbox. Or get hands on advice on how to get started offshore, this last one comes straight from "the horse's mouth", from somebody who's still there.

  • Read several articles / comments on how to get started offshore and how to avoid some pitfalls. One and same advice doesn't suit every body and the conditions are different at different geographical locations.

  • Get offshore career and job descriptions [ mainly on floating offshore units, including jack-ups ] (  PDF Icon  - 1.4 MB).
A roustabout ( "rousty" or "rausty" ) is a manual unskilled-inexperienced worker ( trainee or helper ), the position serves also as a common entry level occupation for the oil rig's marine section. To work as a roustabout you must be physically strong and accustomed to heavy manual work - even in bad weather.

A roughneck ( Floorhand ) is the entry level position at an oil rig's drilling section, a drill deck worker with some experience, may be as roustabout.

A rigger is: "anyone who attaches or detaches lifting equipment to loads or lifting devices" on fixed offshore platforms.

To find and get a job on oil rig as roustabout or rough neck it's easiest - if it's possible for you - to appear personally at the agent's / employer's office and apply directly. Entry level jobs are seldom advertised on the Internet - there are so many applicants.

From among applicants without previous offshore experience the preferred candidates are individuals with a technical work background, i.e. several years experience as fitters, certified welders, navigators, engineers, electricians, and/or mechanics.
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  • Information on the offshore medical in different countries. Americans should check the Medical Guidelines for Offshore Workers.

    For the North Sea there are three kinds of offshore medical certificates:
    - UK, covers UK only,
    - Norwegian, covers Norwegian and UK sectors,
    - Dutch, covers Dutch, Norwegian, and UK sectors
    All three different certificates are valid for two years. For more information about necessary certificates and training centres go to Offshore Training and Certificates. Get OGUK doctors list.

  • Get rules and application forms for UK work permit, look especially at: "For highly skilled workers, ..." and "For skilled workers". This is the only official UK work permit website.

Offshore Salary Examples

Offshore salaries ( wages ) are calculated and based on a 84 hrs work week, i.e. 12 hrs per day 7 days per week. When the job listings give a day rate you won't get paid when you relax at home. If the day rate is USD 300 and rotation two weeks on / two weeks off, you get about 15 x 300 = USD 4.500 per month.

Because the offshore salaries / day rates are calculated on a 84 hour work week overtime isn't paid offshore - it's of course done but no extra compensation. From a salary viewpoint there's no difference in working on a Sunday or Holiday afternoon or, for instance, on a Thursday afternoon.

Many employees offshore are being turned into sub-contractors. This means mostly short time contracts with a day rate pay. Each sub-contractor is then individually and personally responsible for his own taxes, social security, pension fund, insurance etc.

Note that the actual salary paid a certain person depends very much on number of years offshore, his/her actual work experience, and the geographical location of the job site.

One UK £ ( GBP ) equals about 1.2 € ( Euro ) or about 1.6 USD, one € (Euro) equals about 1.4 USD ( September 2011 ).

A driller in the North Sea could expect to earn UK £ 37.000-47.000 per year (2008); in October 2009 a deepwater driller with 6 + years experience was offered £ 80.000 per year ( about 130.000 USD per year ). Roustabouts can start at about UK £ 18.000 per year and with a few years experience come up to about UK £ 22.000 per year. A roughneck, who already have previous experience as roustabout can on his promotion expect about UK £ 25.000 per year.

More examples from vacancy lists:
- Electrician - North Sea, £ 30.000 + per year
- Electronic Technician - North Sea, £ 36.000 + per year
- Piping Engineer - North Sea, £ 40-60 per hour

Salaries offered in 2010:
- Diving Supervisor - Kazakhstan, £ dayrate 535 ( per day worked ); Nigeria (March 2010) USD 1.000 ( Flights & Accommodation incl. ), trips offshore only.
- Barge / AHTS Master - Nigeria / Angola - USD 500 per day
- Chief Engineer, AHTS / Pipelay Barge - Nigeria /Angola - USD 490 per day
- Chief Officer, AHTS or Pipelay Barge - Nigeria / Angola - USD 290 per day

Salaries offered in 2011:
Rigging Supervisor, North Sea, £ 300 per day,
Master, Gulf of Mexico, 800 - 1.000 USD per day,
Chief Engineer, AHTS, £ 50.000 per annum,
Second Engineer, North Sea, FPSO, £ 45.000 per annum,
Chief Officer, Deep Sea, £ 40.000 per annum.

Get UK national average salary rates in UK £ per year for different positions in the Offshore Oil Gas Industry sector.

On Australian oil rigs a roustabout's salary ranges between Australian $ 55-70.000 per year ( about US $ 3.500-4.500 per month ).

Offshore Employment Opportunities

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  • International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association ( IDPOA ) is an association for professional DPO's with an international forum and DPO job board / vacancy list for Cable Ships, AHT, Survey Vessels, etc.

  • The deep water projects in the Gulf of Mexico are still running full speed and new ones are started. The service base for the American deep water contractors is Lafourche at the southernmost point of Louisiana. If you have a suitable trade and some work experience ( "semi-skilled" ) but no experience from offshore contact this Hiring / Training Office. Usually there are "domestic" ( US waters ) opportunities for Offshore Mechanics and Production Operators in the Gulf of Mexico. If you cannot not find any openings that interest you right now, you may still submit your resume and application to to this office to be considered for future positions ( open application ).

  • British-Swedish ship management company employing crew ( including deck officers and engineers ) for, FPSO, Semi-Submersibles, Drilling Rigs, and the world's largest fleet of DSV's, and Pipe Laying Vessels: Chief Officers, Second Officers ( DPO ), Second Engineers, Third Engineers, AB / Crane Operator, Assistant Cooks, and Stewards. To apply click on "Apply with CV" in the right hand column.

  • Maritime Employment com, Houston ( Texas ) based internet recruiting agent for offshore supply and anchor handling vessels ( AHT ): Captains, Deck Officers and deck crews, Engineers and engine crews, including electricians - Gulf of Mexico and International. Occasionally employment on seismic survey and research vessels. Use job search function to find the position you want. English-Español.

  • Dutch offshore recruiting agent company with vacancies for Subsea Engineers, (drilling personnel for North Sea and International ). Vacancies ( English ) - Vacatures ( Nederlands )

  • UK marine recruiting agent for Chief Engineers and Masters, Deck and Engine Officers. Offshore vessels are mixed together with Container ships, Ro-Ro and Tankers, Cruise ships and Superyachts in the vacancy list. Full STCW documentation required. Click on "Click to View" to see job description and requirements and to apply ( you apply online only ). The recruiting agent works also through offices in: Riga, Latvia ( for seafarers from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Russia ), Portugal, and Poland.

  • UK recruitment agent occasionally hires on temporary contract Roustabouts and Roughnecks, for permanent jobs: Drillers, Assistant Drillers, Crane Operators, Rig Mechanics, Instrument Tehnicians, Riggers, Pipe Fitters, Barge Engineer. This company accepts open job applications, see instructions at end of vacancy list.

  • International recruiting agent hires for positions like: HSES Officer (with tanker experience ), Offshore Electricians, Rig Mechanics, Offshore Marine Supervisor, Environmental Officer, Offshore Electrical Technicians, etc. Offered salaries given for every position in vacancy list. To apply follow instructions on agent's web page.

  • Jobs with US owners / operators with the world's largest fleet serving the offshore energy industry around the world ( requires good ship handling skills ); Masters, Deck Officers, and Engineers, deck and engine crew ( AB - Oilers ). Select the geographic area you are interested in to get open positions and certificate requirements.

  • Marine and Drilling jobs worldwide like: Electrical / Electronics Officers, Senior and Junior Drilling Personnel, Offshore Rig Superintendents, Chief Officers AHTS, Crane Operators ( Sparrows stage 3 ), etc. This agency accepts speculative open applications. The company have offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malta, UAE, and UK.

  • World wide employment with UK based company for offshore sub sea construction, positioning, ROV and pipe laying services; Project and Construction Managers, Installation Engineers, Marine Technical Professionals, ROV pilots, Rigging Supervisors, Technicians, Second Officer DPO, Chief Electricians, etc..

  • Careers in the North Sea, Europe, and occasionally International, with subsea work and offshore diving. Employment such as: CSWIP Inspectors and IMCA Air Supervisors. Some salaries offered are given in list of vacancies, mostly UK £ (£) per day. You have to register before you get full employer's contact details.

  • UK based recruitment agent with vacancies CSWIP Inspectors and Engineers, Surveyors and Survey Engineers, Safety officer with NEBOSH certificate, Crane Operators, IMCA qualified Diving Supervisors, etc in Africa, North Sea, Asia, Middle East, and other locations. Click on "Full details / Apply" for job description and to apply.

  • International salvage and heavy lift company based in Holland with operations in Middle East, Russia, Angola, and South Africa is listing vacancies for Subsea Personnel ( diving )(Nederlands): Saturation Superintendents / Supervisors, Air Superintendents / Supervisors, Life Support Supervisors and Technicians, All Systems and Surface Supply Technicians, Air and Saturation Divers - all with proper International valid certificates. Click on job title for job description and to apply.

    This company accepts open applications, you can also get e-mail alerts on new vacancies suitable for you - see information on vacancies page.











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  • UK recruitment consultancy for offshore and subsea employment hires Diving and Survey personnel for worldwide opportunities ( mainly UK and Norwegian North Sea sectors ). Click on Position name for job description and to apply.
    Diving Personnel: Trainer and Support Engineers, Electrical and/or Mechanical Dive Technicians, Senior Saturation Technicians, Subsea Engineers, etc.
    Survey and Inspection: Survey Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Survey Party Chief, Subsea Engineers, Senior and Junior Surveyors, Online Surveyor, 3.4 U Inspection Engineer, etc.
    Marine: OOW, Technical Superintendents, DPO / OOW, AB / Crane Operator, Senior DPO, etc.

  • US based International subsea Oil & Gas job listings like: Oil Rig Mechanics, Toolpushers, Drillers, Senior Drilling Engineers, Subsea Engineers, Rig Electricians, Hydraulics Supervisors, Rig Maintenance Supervisors, etc.
    Marine: Chief Officers ( DPO ), Second Officers, First Engineers, AB / Roustabout ( Barge ), Barge Engineers, Ballast Control Operators, etc.
    Click on position name for more information and to apply.

  • Offshore services contractor with a fleet of over 60 vessels ( including OSV ), headquartered in Sharjah UAE with projects in Middle East, Australia ( Perth ), and West Africa - Nigeria ( Port Harcourt ). Recruiting Offshore FPSO Marine Support Engineer, Loading Master (both in Nigeria ), and Dive Supervisor ( Yemen, Middle East ), Master with relevant ASD experience, Chief Mate with relevant ASD experience. Click on position name for more info and to apply.

  • Offshore jobs world-wide, mostly in Asia and Brazil for: oil and gas engineers such as Instrumentation, HSE, Petroleum, and Field Engineers, Rig Managers, Technicians, Petroleum ( reservoir ) Geologists and Geophysicists, Drilling Superintendents and Supervisors, Mud Loggers, FPSO and Barge Engineers, etc. You must register first before getting details on jobs listed.

  • Oman based oil fields service company covering all logging operations hires personnel like Logging Engineers, Wireline Operators, and Wireline Field Technicians. This company accepts open applications, apply by e-mail to address on employer's webpage.

  • UK based offshore management recruiting agent lists in their vacancy list jobs like: Rig Manager ( Russia ), Senior Geoscientist ( UK ), Workshop Manager ( UK ), Senior Toolpusher ( Norway ), Driller ( Norway ), Project Geologist ( Oman ), HSE Advisor ( Kazakhstan ), Senior Hydraulic Technician ( UK ), etc.

    You can also use job search to find a specific job / position. This company welcomes open applications fort later appointments / interviews.

  • Brazilian Oil and Gas Project Recruitment Agency searching for Offshore fitters, Quality Surveyors, Construction Site Planners, etc. personnel for Brazil Offshore. Click on position name in the vacancy list for more details and to apply. Applicants should preferably speak Brasilian Portuguese - Em Português do Brasil.

  • Online offshore technical staffing agency with vacancies for Reservoir Engineers, Sr Petrophysicists, Exploration Geologists, Geophysicists, Technical Superintendents, Subsea Engineers, and marine Engineers etc. for Malaysia, UAE, India, and Venezuela. Click on position name for more information and to apply.

  • UK based ship management company hires in European waters for Survey / Research vessels Barge Master [ accommodation Barge ] experienced Third or Fourth Engineer and Mechanic. Use online application form.
    - For Singapore hiring Technical Superintendent ( experienced Chief Engineer ), Fleet Support Officer ( Singaporean resident ) and Crewing Assistant ( Singaporean resident ). Use online application form.
    - From Eastern Europe Masters with experience from AHTS / AHT vessels and Chief Engineers. Use online application form

  • Indian recruiting agent with employment opportunities for Geophysicists; Petroleum, Reservoir, and Surface Engineers; HSE Managers / Engineers / Technicians; etc. Follow instructions for enquiries or applications at bottom of page.

  • Occasional drilling vacancies, mostly UK ( North Sea ) and Middle East: Drilling Engineers and Co-Ordinators, Production Engineers, etc. You find application instructions on the same webpage.

  • UK based internet seismic crewing and offshore engineering recruiter with employment opportunities in connection with offshore oil-gas exploration mainly in UK but also in the European Union, Azerbaijan, P.R. China, Russia, Middle East and Africa for Exploration Geologists and Reservoir Geophysicists, Petroleum Engineers, Onboard Seismic Data Processors, Well Engineers, Offshore Production Engineers, Marine Instrument Supervisors, etc.

  • Marine Seismic Observers, Seismic Navigators / Navigation Processors, Seismic Technicians, and Seismic Dataprocessors with minimum 2 years experience. Preferably candidates resident in North America or Europe or with international working visas. Apply by e-mail, address on webpage.

  • Worldwide marine survey related employment vacancies for experienced hydrographic surveyors with Netherlands based employer offering oceanographic and meteorological services for offshore and coastal engineering: offshore geophysical drilling, pipe and cable laying, platform positioning, and construction of sub sea structures. The company had 275 Offices (2007) in about 50 countries around the world, for instance in: UK, USA, P.R. China, Ghana, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Germany, etc. Must use on-line application form.

    Current vacancies list is divided into world regions / countries, choose the one you are interested in: Europe [ Netherlands,   UKNorway ], North America [ USA,   Canada ], Middle East & Asia [ United Arab EmiratesSingapore ], and Africa [ South Africa ]. Click on job title for more info and to apply. Employment for: Senior and Junior Offshore Surveyors, Senior / Junior Geotechnical Advisers, Data Processors, Geotechnical Engineers, Electrical and Machinery Superintendents, Naval Architects, Geophysicists, ROV Pilots / Technicians - Engineers, Superintendents, and Supervisors; Petroleum Geochemists and Geologists, Petrophysicists, Electronics Technicians / Engineers, Marine Cartographers, etc.

  • British oil and gas sector recruitment agent with vacancies in UK and Internationally [ UK, Libya, Singapore, and USA ] for Senior and Junior Pipeline Engineers, Naval Architects, Project Engineers, Subsea Design Engineers, QA / QC Inspectors, Welding Inspectors, etc. Almost all vacancies listed include salaries offered. Click on "More >>" in vacancy list for job description and to apply.

  • Thai manpower agency hires Thai nationals for offshore oil rig work. Employment such as: Medics, Derrickmen, Assistant Electricians and Mechanics, Roughnecks, Roustabouts, Rig Cleaners, Welders, Fitters, Painters, Warehousemen, Storekeepers, Cooks ( Western and Thai ), Messmen, Laundry Men, Cabin Stewards, etc. It's recommended to apply personally in Bangkok office. Use Contact form for enquiries.

  • Norwegian owned Singapore based drilling services company with 11 Jack-ups and two drillships gives two vacancy lists. Be careful when you apply - depending on whether you want on Jack-up or Drillship. Have vacancies for positions like: Subsea Engineers, Tour Pusher, Tool Pusher, Chief Engineers, Master, Chief Officer, Electricians, Chief Electrician, Mechanic / Motorman, Chief Mechanic, Crane Operators, Derrick men, Drillers, Assistant Drillers, etc.

  • British surveying personnel agency with vacancies for survey personnel: Seismic ( Marine / Land ); Survey ( Hydrographic Surveyors, Survey Engineers, Geophysicists, Data Processors, Acoustic Engineers, etc. Use contact form for enquiries. To your CV you attach scanned copies of your certificates, passport, and passport photo - e-mail address is on "Vacancies" page.

  • Job board for American Mariners. Vacancies for Captains, Master / DPO, DP Mates, Senior and Junior DPO, Chief Engineers, First Engineers, Second Engineers, Third Engineers, Assistant Engineers, etc. mostly on drillships and DP vessels in GOM but also for instance in the Middle East, Venezuela and Singapore. Those jobs located outside of USA are in some cases open also for non-US citizens. Click on Job position name for more information and to apply. Listed vacancies are up-dated continuously.

  • Seismic service company in Dubai ( UAE ) hires now Mechanical and Navigational Supervisors, Captains, Chief Officers, Chief Engineers, Second Engineers, Electricians, Field Geophysicists, Mechanics, Navigators, and Seismic Observers for seismic research vessels. This company accepts open application for later consideration. Apply by e-mail.

  • UK based recruiter with world wide vacancies for CSWIP certified inspection personnel including Divers, Data Processors, Survey Personnel ( with OLF certificate ), and Geophysicists. Have offices also in Uk and Singapore.
    Marine Positions for: Chief Officers, DPO / 2nd Officers, 2nd Engineers, and Bosun on DSV Vessel. Some marine positions require UK passport. Use online application form.
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  • US owned, Cayman Islands registered offshore drilling contractor managing 90 mobile offshore drilling units in world wide operations [ 55 semi-submersibles, 28 deepwater drilling units ]. List of vacancies is divided into two: For US citizens / residents ( Gulf of Mexico ): Ballast Control operators, Chief Mates, Sr. DPO, and Subsea Supervisors. Non-USA citizens for International jobs.

    Employment for: Assistant Engineers, Assistant ( Trainee ) DPO, Chief Mates, Drillers, Electricians, Electronic Technicians, Subsea Engineers, Ballast Control Operators, etc. For International jobs use job search. Get this employer's requirements of your CV ( resume ). Send your application either by fax, regular mail, or e-mail.

  • Employment in the Gulf of Mexico ( US waters ) for 100 - 1600 Ton Masters with / without towing endorsement, Licensed and Unlicensed Engineers, AB, OS, Deck Hands, and Cooks. Same company hires also crew for construction barges. Use Pre-Employment Form to apply.

  • Deepwater personnel recruitment agency ( UK - Manchester ) with Marine positions for FPSO's, Drilling vessels and Support vessels ( AHT, DSV, PSV ) is hiring Masters, Chief Officers, Chief Engineers, Junior Deck and Engineering Officers, DPO, Drilling Engineers, FPSO Senior Officers / Staff, HSE personnel ( Operational and Corporate ), etc. for North Sea, Middle East, West Africa, and Australia - Australia requires work permit / visa. Some employers require use of their own application form. Follow instructions on vacancy page on how to apply.

  • UK based worldwide offshore opportunities with pipelaying and offshore construction vessel owner - operator. Offices in Australia, Belgium, Holland, London, Portugal, Switzerland, and USA. The company hires:
    Marine crews: Senior Mate / DPO, Junior Marine Engineers, Deck Mechanics / Engineers, Electricians, Crane Operators, etc.
    Construction crews: Bewelling Machine Operators, Pipeline Welders, Survey Engineers, etc.
    ROV crews: ROV Pilot Technician / Mechanic and ROV Supervisors
    Click on position name for job description and how to apply, use either online application form or e-mail. You can enquire by e-mail: recruitment"at"allseas.com (instead of "at" you type @).

  • World wide employment in the oil and gas business sector. Choose your area of expertise from the list, such as: Exploration-Production, Drilling, FPSO, Safety & Environment, etc. Click on job category to see vacancies, if interested click on "Apply" button. Use online application form.


  • Singapore based owner and operator of 12 semi-submersible accommodation / service rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Russia, and West Africa employs occasionally Chief Engineers and Electrical Engineers. Same company operates also 7 FPSO in West Africa, Brazil, Asia, and New Zealand. Employs for the vessels Engineers, Mooring Specialists, Production and Maintenance Supervisors, Masters, Chief Officers, Chief Engineers, Firdt and Second Engineers and Electrical Engineers. Apply by e-mail.

  • Oil and Gas jobs in Africa through specialised online recruitment agency. Jobs like Crane Mechanics, Rig Mechanics, Environmental Superintendents, Maintenance Technicians, etc. Follow instructions in connection with job description.

  • Jobs for Engineers all over Europe ( Offshore ) / UK for Instrument Engineers, Control Room Operators, Drilling Supervisors, Offshore Installation Managers, HSE Managers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, etc. Some vacancies are dayrate contracts. Click on job title to enquire further or to apply.

  • Malaysian FSO and FPSO operator, head office in Kuala Lumpur, vacancy list is in pdf format and includes instructions on how to apply: Marine and Engine Supervisors, Marine, Mechanical, and Maintenance Technicians, Control Room Operators, Medics, etc.

  • Largest owner and operator of International offshore support vessels in Malaysia with a total of 44 vessels (2008) is expanding into FPSO operations. Click on position name in vacancy list for more information. In 2008 projects in South East Asia, Australia, and Africa. Enquire by e-mail. Malaysian citizens should look at local vacancies.

  • International engineering recruiting company for the international oil and gas sectors based in Malaysia. Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur with offices in: Australia, P.R. China, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.

    Job listings include vacant job positions in Seismic & Sub-sea, Drilling, Project Engineering & Construction, Operation & Maintenance at South East Asian and Middle East oilfields for Reservoir, Production, and Petroleum Engineers, Petrophysicists, and Electrical Engineers.

  • Offshore marine contractor and operator of production units of oil and gas with headquarters in Houston ( Tx ), USA, employs Marine Personnel: Captain, Master Hp1, Chief Officer Hp1, Chief Mate DPO, Second Mate Senior DPO, Third Mate Junior DPO, Mate DPO, Mate Junior DPO, Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Third Engineer, Fourth Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Electrician, Assistant Electrician, Assistant Engineer, Deck Mechanic, Rig Manager, ROV Supervisor. Use online application.

  • Offshore construction and services company, headquartered in West Africa, with operations ( offshore / onshore ) in West Africa, Australia, Europe, SE Asia, and Middle East ( UAE ) hires continuously:
    Marine: Captains ( Master Mariners, SDPO-Dp3 ), Superintendents ( pipe-lay and construction barges ), Chief Mates with Dp3 experience, Chief Engineers-Dp3, Second Engineers Dp3, and ( Marine ) Electronic Engineers
    Engineering ( onshore /offshore ): [ Minimum 5 years previous experience ] Pipeline Engineers, Structural Engineers, Materials Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, etc.
    See application instructions at bottom of job opportunities page.

  • Aberdeen based recruitment agency with UK and Overseas vacancies for Offshore Administrators, Survey Engineers, Rig Safety Officers, Pipeline Engineers, Mechanical Fitters / Technicians and Supervisors, Control Room Operators; Marine and Offshore vacancies for Diesel Mechanics, Rig Managers, Barge Masters, etc. Click on position title in job listings to get details like salary offered in UK £ (pound) per year or per hour. Apply by e-mail, to get email address, click on "Apply Now" in connection with each vacancy listed.
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  • UK recruiter with offshore employment for Pipefitters, Riggers, Platers, Electrical and Mechanical Technicians. Tick square at left for the job you want to apply for, click on "Apply" at the extreme right.

  • Offshore job vacancies with Danish offshore support vessel owner, globally operating more than 50 vessels ( including cable-laying ). Officers and crew are recruited from Australia, Britain, Brazil, Canada, or Denmark.

  • UK based recruiter with worldwide employment for:
    Drilling: Drillers ( including Assistant Drillers ), Tool Pushers ( Tourpushers ), Electricians, Rig Mechanics, Subsea Engineers, and Barge Engineers / Barge Masters; Cyberbase Assistant Driller, Driller. and Toolpusher,
    Engineering: Junior and Senior Electricians and Rig Mechanics, Electronic Technicians, Hydraulic Mechanics, Trainee Subsea Engineers, Welders,
    Marine Personnel: DP Operators, 3rd Officers, 2nd and 3rd Engineers on drillship, Safety Officers.

    Mostly in the North Sea but also in Australia, India, Venezuela, Middle East, Africa, Gulf of Mexico, and Sakhalin. Click on "View details" for more information and how to apply.

  • Worldwide ( Mexico, West Africa, and Southeast Asia ) employment with and on offshore construction barges; Masters and deck officers ( with DP experience ), marine chief engineers, Naval Architects, drilling and offshore project managers. Use online application form.

  • Fleet operator with over 400 offshore service vessels ( middle of 2010 ) (English - Français) employs over 6.900 experienced professionals and seamen onboard and ashore ( also Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment departments ). Except for the usual offshore supply vessel personnel also helicopter landing officers, offshore oil rig crane operators and riggers. All bridge officers are required to possess Dynamic Positioning certificates.

    Bourbon have employees of .more than 68 nationalities worldwide. Knowledge of French language is an asset but not necessary. Mainly operating in the North Sea, Africa, and Asia. Currently recruiting on average 3 new employees every day - over 1.000 new personnel every year until 2012. In March 2009 Bourbon CEO stated no economical "slowdown" will affect the company's investment plans. The fleet is expected to increase to 600 vessels by 2015.

    To apply you can use either on-line or printable form. Follow instructions on company webpage. This company accepts "spontaneous" / un-invited / open applications.

  • Gulf of Mexico service boat owner /operator transporting personnel and equipment / cargo ( Methanol and traditional supply vessel cargoes -Dp11 & Dp2 ) to offshore installations hires Captains, Engineers and deckhands. Select and click on the position you are interested in and apply.

  • Offshore Hover craft operator employs hover craft Pilots, HSC experienced and inexperienced Marine Engineers, Cabin Crew, and shore based Engineers to be based in Brazil and West Africa. Send brief C.V. by e-mail to address on vacancies page.

  • The worlds largest offshore helicopter transport service provider - with 233 aircraft, 4.300 people in 30 countries. Operates in Europe, Australia, Africa ( Nigeria ), Middle East / Central Asia, South East Asia, North & South America. Use job search to find a suitable position - no vacancy list. Employment opportunities for helicopter Pilots and Maintenance Technicians / Mechanics. Use contact form to apply and to get more information.

  • Canadian Helicopter Operator with contracts in Offshore Oil-Gas as well as Search and Rescue operations ( SAR ) regularly employs pilots. Foreign equivalent ratings / certificates are considered if candidates have previous relevant experience. Applications with résumés attached can be sent either by fax or e-mail. See instructions on vacancy page.

  • US based rotorcraft leasing company providing helicopter transport services to oil-gas installations in Gulf of Mexico from bases in south Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida ( see map ) employs rotorcraft Mechanics and Pilots. Minimum requirements for Pilots: 1250 hrs helicopter, 500 hrs helicopter PIC, and FAA Commercial Rotorcraft rating. To apply see employment page. Pilot salaries start at USD 52.450.

  • UK based drilling platform managing and operating company recruits world wide, although mostly North Sea and Europe, occasionally also for Asian and Middle East projects ( Dubai, Iran, Malaysia ). Employment opportunities for Instrument Technicians, Barge Operators ( occasionally also assistant operators ), Helicopter Landing Officers, Communications Operators, Project and Electrical Engineers, etc. Click on "more details >>" in connection with each job listed for details and how to apply.

  • Offshore technical recruitment agency with vacancies like: Well Engineers, Site Project Managers, and Senior / Junior Electrical Engineers in Russia, Australia, and other International locations. Use job search for more info and/or to apply. Job description and instructions to apply on agent's webpage.

  • World wide jobs in the oil-gas sector - Geology and Geophysics - for: Petrophysicists, Geologists, Geophysicists, Geomechanical Engineers, Seismic Interpreters, and Petrophysicists. Projects in UK, South East Asia, Australia, Norway, Eastern Europe, Denmark, Middle East, Houston - USA, Germany, New Zealand, France, etc.

  • Geophysical seismic survey company, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in 22 countries, and expected to expand their operations - especially in Brazil. Will need at least two seismic crews based onboard seismic survey vessel.
    Current online vacancies include openings for Maritime / Technical Superintendents, Seismic Supervisors, Marine Seismic Observers and Navigators, Mechanical Engineers, Cartographers, Seismic Observers, and computer literate Seismic Mechanics, Geophysicists, and HSE Advisors. A working knowledge of Português is an advantage. You can register your CV / resume and get vacancy notifications by e-mail.

  • Global people sourcing and staffing agency / consultancy with over 80 offices in 26 countries - main office for Asia / Pacific in Singapore. When you get to agent's webpage click on "FIND" to get list of all vacancies. Vacancies, like: Piping Inspector, Technical Superintendents, Process Engineers ( Junior and Senior ), Subsea Engineers, Welding Inspectors, Maintenance Superintendents, Mechanical Engineers, QC Supervisors, HSE Engineers, Rigging & Scaffolding Superintendents, Supervisor / Master Mariner for FPSO in Angola, etc at different locations: Qatar, Singapore, Russian Federation, UAE, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Angola, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Korea, Romania, etc. Some Singaporean jobs for Singapore nationals only. Click on job title for job description and how to apply.

  • Australian oil & gas upstream consulting and recruiting firm with projects in Armenia, Australia, Europe, Malaysia, Middle East, and South East Asia has oil rig employment opportunities for Drilling Engineers and Superintendents, Geologists, Geophysicists, Petrophysicists, Production Engineers and Technicians, Reservoir Engineers, etc. You can use your own application form.




















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  • Employment opportunities for experienced personnel with installation of wind farm power cables and turbines: Rigging Superintendents, Rigger Foremen, Riggers, Bosuns, Winch Operators, Barge Masters; and
    - for pipeline ploughing work in the North Sea: Trenching Supervisors, Lay and Trench Technicians, Electrical Equipment Technicians, Subsea Equipment Technicians / Operators ( Hydraulic / Mechanical / Electrical ), Mechanical Technicians, Shift Supervisors, Deck Foremen, Riggers / Rigging Foremen, Welders, and
    - for offshore construction vessels required offshore Crane Operators, Crane Banksmen, and Chief Officers / Senior DPO. This year upcoming projects in China and Gulf of Mexico. Apply with CV by e-mail.

    At top of vacancy list you find current vacancies, further down "general" advertisements for soon to be available positions. If you want to register with your details for these upcoming opportunities you can send your CV by e-mail to a specific e-mail address. Follow instructions on vacancy page.

  • European Wind Energy Association have an International job board for offshore wind farm project professionals. In Feb 2010 there were 165 open vacancies for Electronics Engineers, Construction Project Managers, Service Technicians, Design Engineers, Wind Farm Engineers, Maritime Construction Engineers ( male / female ), Chief Engineers, Health & Safety Consultants, Geotechnical Engineers, Electrical Service Engineers, etc.

    Most positions include salary offered. Click on position title for more info or click on "Apply for this job" in connection with brief job description.

  • UK based marine recruitment services consultants for the hydrographic and offshore windfarm industries hires Hydrographic Surveyors and Data Processors, Geophysicists, 34U Inspection Engineer, etc. Click on "View Details" in connection with each posting for more information and to apply.

  • The largest US based worldwide offshore vessel operator with marine employment opportunities in North and South America ( including Brazil ), Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Managing more than 350 vessels. Both US and non-US citizens can apply. Follow application instructions on the website.

  • British recruiting agency with seagoing vacancies for all ranks ( from Master to AB, Motorman, Cook, 2nd Officer DPO ), mostly North Sea - on DSV, ERRV, PSV, and FPSO. Click on "Skip Intro" and go to "Vacancies". On-going recruitment for Drill Ship and Semi-submersible personnel: Engineers, DPO, Mates, Storemen, Radio Operators, Safety Officers, and Deck Foremen. The latest vacancies are at the bottom of the list.

    Most job listings include salaries paid in UK £ per year or per day. To this recruitment agency you can send an open application with certificate copies attached, see instructions at top of vacancy list. You can use either your own or Don Pedro's Application Form.

  • Subsea contractor - head office in Aberdeen, branch offices in Abu Dhabi ( UAE ), Brazil, Canada, Houston ( Texas ), and Qatar ( Middle East ).

    Jobs for Sub Sea and Electrical Engineers, Hydraulic Technicians, and Crane Operators ( Brazil, Singapore and North Sea ).

    Marine Positions for: Masters, Chief Officers, Senior and Junior DP Operators, Chief Engineers, 2nd and 3rd Engineers. Assistant Superintendent, Chief Engineer and ETO for China, Second Engineer for Angola.

  • UK recruiter with offshore vacancies. Most jobs listed include salaries offered in UK £ per day or per year. For details on each job and to apply click on job title. Vacancy lists for:
    - Oil Gas Drilling: Drillers and Assistant Drillers on Jack Ups, Semi-submersible Rigs, and Drillships in the North Sea, Middle East, Gulf of Mexico, and Australia.
    - Oil Gas Exploration. Vacancies like: Geophysicists ( junior and senior ), Exploration Geologists, Petrophysicists, Geologists, Reservoir Engineers, and HSE Personnel - UK and overseas.
    - Marine Operations: Vacancies for Barge Engineers and Assistant Barge Engineers on Jack Ups and Semi-submersibles in the North Sea and Australia.

  • Denmark based recruitment agency has worldwide opportunities in connection with cable laying and windfarm projects for Surveyors, 2nd / 3rd Engineers, Plough Teams ( Supervisors, Operators, Technicians ), Crane Operators, Mechanics, Electricians, Cable Laying Ship crews ( Bosun - AB ), Barge Masters, Anchor Handlers, etc.

  • Dutch offshore vessel owner / operator ( including diving support and stand-by vessels ), working mostly in the North Sea. Current vacancy list not available. Use e-mail address for enquiries.

  • UK recruiting agent for offshore Marine and Drilling department personnel, Vacancy list contains both departments together. Some listings give salaries offered:
    Marine: Tankers ( Shuttle tankers, Coastal / Product ), AHT, AHTS, Platform Supply ( PSV ) / Standby and other offshore service vessels, with vacant positions for: Master, Chief Officers, DPO, Second Officers, Third Officers, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, Electrical / Hydraulic Engineer, Electricians, Bosun, AB, etc. - mostly in the North Sea - occasionally world wide.
    Drilling: Positions like: Toolpusher, Drilling Supervisors, Drillers / Assistant Drillers, Rig Superintendent, Chief Mechanics, Electrical Engineers, and Electronics Technicians in the Middle East and South East Asia [ mostly Jack-Up rigs ].

    To apply "Click for Details" in connection with each vacancy.

  • Danish Drilling Contractor employs globally, but mainly in North Europe, Singapore, Brazil, and Australia for oil rigs [ Jack-Up ]; Drillers ( including assistant drillers / cyberbase experience ), Maintenance Supervisors, Electricians, Electronic Technicians, Rig Mechanics, Tourpushers, Crane Operators, Roustabouts, Rig Managers, Subsea Engineers, Maritime Superintendent / Towmaster, Dynamic Positioning Superintendent, etc. You must be Australian citizen or have valid Australian work permit to work in Australia.

    Click on short job description for more information and to apply. You will get a page with full description of the position you have chosen. This requires JavaScript is enabled in your browser. In the top right corner you get a link to apply. This company accepts open applications.

  • The Association of Dutch Suppliers in the oil and gas industry runs a list of offshore vacancies in the Dutch sector - North Sea - employment such as: Instrument and Electrical Engineers, Crane Operators, QHSE Officers, Safety Engineers, Surveyors ( experienced and trainee Surveyors }, Drillers, Radio Operators, Chief Officers, Chief Engineers, DP Operators, Deck Officers and Engineers, Welding Supervisors, Roustabouts, Roughnecks, etc. Some positions require knowledge of Dutch language - Nederlands.
Wind farm in the North Sea
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  • Singapore based Supply, AHT, and Seismic Survey Vessel owners-operators in the Asia Pacific and Middle East Regions - the great majority of crew from South East Asia. You can submit your resume by e-mail.

  • Geophysical company with expertise in the acquisition of 3 & 4D seismic data have employment opportunities with oil exploration in Nigeria ( Africa ) for Geologists, Geophysicists, Topographical Surveyors, Mechanical and Electronic Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Health and Safety Officers. Local manpower ( labourers ) are employed directly through the office in Lagos. Expatriates send their CV as Word document by e-mail to US office.

  • UK recruiting agent specialized primarily in ( DP ) Dynamic positioning personnel [ experienced Masters and Chief Officers, as well as Junior Deck Officers and Senior Engineers ] employs also Deck Crew [ Bosun and/or AB ] and Crane Operators. Use Contact page for enquiries.

  • Offshore oil rig employment with Dutch recruiter, Europe and worldwide: Junior and Senior Barge Masters and Engineers, DPO Officers ( Senior and Junior ), Junior Marine Engineers (2nd and 3rd), Survey Engineers, Mechanics, Riggers / AB ( sailors, experience with winch handling ) and Rigger Foremen, Crane Operators, Cooks, Tow Masters, Occasionally vacancy for Offshore Construction Barge / Crane Vessel Radio Operators. Previous possession of Dutch endorsement is an advantage, this is generally available for most countries. Click on position name for more info and how to apply. Offices also in Czech Republic and Poland. DeutschNederlands

  • Subsea construction and marine personnel recruitment agency based in Aberdeen ( UK ) with vacancies such as: Offshore Supervisors ( Ploughing ), Process and Pipeline personnel, Riggers, Rigger Foremen, Rigger / Welders, Plough Technicians, and Marine crew and DPO personnel. Click position name for more information. Application instructions are found on vacancy page - send your application / resume by regular mail or by e-mail.

  • UK offshore recruiter with temporary jobs for experienced Platers-Welders-Riggers. Permanent employment for experienced Rig Mechanics ( Jack UP or MODU ), Roughnecks ( land rig experience accepted ), Drillers and Assistant Drillers. Experienced candidates are invited to send open application. See application instructions at bottom of page.

  • British recruiting agency with a long list of offshore vacancies including: DPO - Masters, Engineers ( including Electrical Engineers ), Crane Operators ( minimum sparrows 2 certificate ), and Mates also on DSV and construction barges, deck and engine cadets for offshore vessels [ Far East - Asia ]. Some vacancy listings include salaries offered. Applicants of all nationalities can apply, except when otherwise specified. Apply by e-mail.

  • The 5th largest ship management company in the world, based in Hong Kong handles also officers and crew on AHT / AHTS vessels, FPSO, and Seismic Survey Vessels. Available positions for: Masters, Chief Engineers, DPO, Engineering Officers, Hydraulic Engineers / Technicians and Chief Stewards, etc.

    Click on position name for more information and to apply. Use your own or Don Pedro's Application form. Strong connections to Europe, offices in Hong Kong, Philippines, Macau, Japan, UK, Isle of Man, Belgium, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Germany, India, Canada, and USA. Offices' addresses on Contact page.

  • International owner and operator of marine construction vessels - 29 DSV and 10 construction barges ( 2011 ) employs:
    Marine Personnel: Masters and Deck Officers ( including DPO, Senior and Junior ), Engineers, Bosun, AB, Motormen / Wipers / Oilers, Stewards, Galleyhands; and
    Technical personnel: PLOW TECHNICIANS AND SUPERVISORS; Electricians and Electronics / Instrument Technicians, Motormen / Wipers / Oilers, Welders, EHS Personnel, Barge Foremen and Mechanics, Crane Operators, Warehousemen ( store keepers onboard / on the oil rig ), etc.
    Offshore jobs are at the end of the vacancy list. For more details go to "Contact Information".
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Seismic survey vessel
  • Singaporean Drilling Contractor with projects in India and South East Asia employs:
    Drilling Department: Rig Superintendents, Tool Pushers, Drillers ( including assistants ), Subsea Engineers ( including trainees ), Crane Operators, etc.
    Marine Department: Captains, First Mates, Second Mates, and DP Operators.
    Technical Department: Chief Engineers, First Engineers, Second Engineers, Rig Electricians and Mechanics, Electro Technical Engineers, etc. Apply by using online form.

  • Norwegian offshore drilling contractor ( drilling and well services ) who in 2011 controlled over 60 drilling units ( 10 under construction [ semi-submersibles, jack-ups, tender rigs, and deepwater drilling ships ]) and employing personnel of 25 nationalities.

    Possible and relevant positions for International applicants are Senior Drilling positions, Subsea Engineers, Senior Marine positions, and Senior Technical positions including specialists like DPO / Mates, Electricians, Instrument Technicians, Hydraulic Mechanics, and Crane Operators. Only electronic applications are considered. Norsk Uoppfordret søknad.

  • Seismic survey service company with 20 seismic survey vessels ( 2D and 3D, 4D ready ) operating Internationally. Employs Marine and Seismic personnel. Use job search for specific employment locations and/or categories, like: Data Interpretation / Analysis, Seismic Imaging, Engineering, Operations ( Land or Offshore Marine ), QHSES. ( Français ).

  • Holland based International recruitment and crewing agency with vacancies for Drilling Superintendents and Drillers; Mechanical, Electrical, Safety, and Quality Control Engineers; Marine Engineers with DP certification, Captains and Second Officers ( with or without DP certificates ), Lifting / Slinging Assistants [ Scaffolding work ], Surveyors, Vessel Superintendent, Ship Electrician etc. English - Nederlands.

  • UK based provider of integrated maintenance services in the North Sea sector hires skilled and semi-skilled trades people, for vacancies like: Scaffolders, Rope access technicians, Fireproofers, Painters, Blasters, Insulators, Mechanical fitters, Electrical & HVAC technicians, Specialist cleaning operatives, etc. Click on job category, then in the new list you click on position name for more info and to apply.

  • Japanese offshore drilling contractor employs also non-Japanese drilling professionals. Experience required with PC controlled drilling interface ( CyberBase ) - experience on dynamically positioned vessels / floating units is preferred. Positions available for Drilling Superintendents, Tool Pushers, Drillers ( including Assistant Drillers ), Derrick Men, Subsea Engineers, Chief Mechanics, Chief Electricians, Data Tech Engineers / Instrument Technicians, Crane Operators, and Store Keepers. Apply by e-mail to address given on company webpage.

  • French construction services company with worldwide engineering operations and project management in the oil-gas sector is hiring mainly for Thailand, but also for Middle East, Caribbean, and France. ( Français ). ( Male / Female ) Positions like: Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument Supervisors, Quality Controllers, Piping, Instrument, and Electrical Engineers, Offshore Structural Engineers, etc. Click on Position name for job description and to apply.

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  • Norwegian - UK drilling contractor employs worldwide Hydraulics Engineers ( IWCF certified ), Drillers ( including assistants ), Mechanics, Electricians, Subsea Engineers, Rig Safety Officers, Oil Rig Storemen, Toolpushers, Roughnecks with Roustabout experience, etc. Online application link at bottom of vacancy list.

  • Worldwide career opportunities in Gas & Oil Offshore. The site includes a very comprehensive list of jobs available, both land based and offshore ( including marine jobs for AHT / Supply vessel Masters, Barge Masters, and Marine Supervisors ), FPSO, VLCC, ULCC, supply and anchor handling ( AHTS ), crane ( derrick ) barges ( Crane Inspectors, Operators, and Engineers; Rigging Superintendents ) as well as other offshore occupations; such as in Exploration and Production work: Drilling Superintendents & Supervisors, Drilling Engineers, Well Testing Engineers, Hydrogeologists, Petroleum & Reservoir Engineers, Marine Geologists, etc..

    Occasionally job opportunities for ( radio ) communications operators on offshore oil rigs, Marine Assistants and Port Engineers. [ radio officer / communications officer / radio operator / radioman ] A radio operator / officer must possess a GMDSS certificate. Also possibilities for careers with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment ( QHSE ) Offshore Drilling Safety Officer, and other administration & work. After registering you can access details on salaries paid. Use your own or Don Pedro's application form.

  • Offshore semi-submersible and jack-up drilling rigs operator offers technical employment opportunities in Gulf of Mexico and Internationally for: experienced Rig Superintendents, Barge Supervisors ( Jackup ), Toolpushers, Drillers ( including assistants ), Derrick hands, Ballast Control Operators, Dynamic Positioning Operators, Oil Rig Electricians and Electronic Technicians.

    All applicants must have US green card. Positions in Gulf of Mexico require US Coast Guard issued / endorsed certificates. Application address is at bottom of the employment page.

  • Engineering jobs in oil and gas with world-wide job search function: Petroleum Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, Quality and Control Managers, etc. in EU, Africa, Croatia, Saudi-Arabia, etc. You must register before you get details on each job available.

  • Petroleum, Oil, Gas - land and offshore based jobs. Mainly Engineers and Technicians on different levels of management. To get application contact details you have to pay USD 12/year.

  • Offshore oil and gas rig jobs plus sub sea engineering jobs through UK recruiting agent. Same agent offers employment for Technical and Marine Superintendents Subsea Engineers, and Master Mariners. Offices also in USA and Norway. Use on-line application form.

  • World-wide offshore oil rig drilling jobs: Directional Drillers, Drilling Foremen and Superintendents, Toolpushers; Ballast Control Operators / Barge Engineers, Deck Foremen, Crane Operators, Deck Officers and crew. Some positions require US green card. Use job search. The site includes oil drilling rig locations and specifications.

  • Offshore Dynamic Positioning Operator vacancies with British recruitment agency occasionally available. The webpage includes links to further information about each job and employer, and occasionally the salary offered.

  • Very long ( 60 pages ) list of UK offshore oil-gas companies' addresses, telephone numbers, and websites.  PDF Icon Some of these can be out of data. The list was earlier available at oilcareers.com forum. As that part of the forum isn't available anymore, the list was published here instead on July 22, 2008.













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Deck and engine crew should look also on Cruise Liner Job Links and Cargo Ship Job Links.

Land based jobs are on Marine-Maritime Job Links page, including marine engineering jobs. On the same page you find also employment links to the major oil companies: Aramco, Chevron, BP, Shell, etc.

For marine personnel there are occasional opportunities on emergency response and rescue vessels.

Are you a senior marine engineer ? Read Marine Engineers and Cancer and/or Mesothelioma Incidence in Europe.

Are you still searching for your "dream job" ? If you try my job search engine, type as specific job description as possible. Example: trainee offshore directional driller job west africa. Include the word "job" or "employment", otherwise the search engine doesn't "know" you are looking for a job. When you click on "Search" the search engine will check over 200 vacancy lists at all companies listed here.

If you don't find what you look for today, come back next week or the week after. There is a new vacancy every day somewhere in the world.

If you hesitate on how to write your CV ( résumé ) go to "How to Write a Maritime Job Application". Everything is not as such directly applicable to offshore work applications, but you can still get some usable advice and tips.

The worst and longest running employment scam in the offshore oil sector has been active since year 2000. They have been known to offer offshore oil rig jobs to available workers also in Asia. There are also other money scams, targeting not only seamen but also offshore professionals. These have been running with increased activity since 2007. May be because there are so many hopeful candidates who do not know enough about offshore employment requirements and recruiting procedures. See Don Pedro's Nigerian and Other Employment-Money Scam Examples.


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