JOBS ON OFFSHORE OIL RIGS

Degree in mechanical, chemical and other related engineering disciplines, expertise in drilling procedures and techniques, and minimum 10 years experience in the position.

Supervises drilling operations and personnel; advises on drilling systems procedures; responsible for planning and cost estimation; coordinates with exploration and producing departments concerning newer and more advanced drilling techniques and estimates their application to current objectives and problems; identifies potential problems and recommends adequate solutions; participates in sophisticated research and development projects; conducts seminars and train engineers in this specific field; and audits aspects of operations to recommend actions and changes when necessary.

Negotiable, depending on previous experience, position and company.

Technical and mechanical background with extensive experience in mechanic systems, hydraulic equipment, etc; expertise in drilling fluids and the different drilling systems; previous safety training process, FLSBO (First Line Supervisor Blownout Prevention) and any other related courses are recommended; and at least 3 years experience in similar or subordinate position on a drilling platform or installation.

Driller has a high level of responsibility and is the person in charge of the drilling operations on the installation. Supervises the drilling personnel and organizes their tasks, operates drilling equipment, monitors and controls indicators and gauges of temperature, pressure, condition of the systems, etc; records data for the engineers; and runs safety meetings and drills designated to avoid any possible problem or accident on board.

Around 65,000 dollars a year.

Technical and mechanical background with extensive experience in mechanic systems, hydraulic equipment, etc; expertise in drilling fluids and the different drilling systems; previous safety training process; and some previous experience in similar or subordinate position on a drilling platform or installation.

He is charge of the drilling installation when the driller is off or temporary absented. Supervises the drilling personnel, such as derrickman, pumpman and another subordinate staff, and organizes their tasks; operates drilling equipment, monitors and controls indicators and gauges of temperature, pressure, condition of the systems, etc.; and records data for the driller.

Around 50,000 dollars a year.

Technical and mechanical knowledge, and previous experience in the field.

Responsible for the derrick platform, which is specially designed to perform certain parts of the drilling process, such as the lowering and elevation of the casing, drill pipes and collars when they are being connected and disconnected; inspects the derrick and maintains the equipment in good condition and functioning, and prepares the appropriate reports. When he is not on the derrick platform, controls the pump room and the drilling fluid, ensuring its adequate viscosity, consistency, weight and composition; and, sometimes, assists the roughnecks. Plus, he can assume the control of the drilling operations, when the driller is off, temporary absented or too busy.

Around 44,000 dollars a year.

Appropriate certificates, at least 3 years experience in similar or subordinate positions in this sort of installations or aboard vessels.

Pumpman assists the derrickman in the different operations in the pump room, supervising the drilling fluid, assuring its adequate viscosity, consistency, weight and composition, etc. Sometimes, he might be required to work as a roughneck on the drill floor.

Around 44,000 dollars a year.

Adequate technical knowledge and previous experience in the field.

Mud logger takes samples and analyze the drilling fluids, which is a mixture of different chemicals used to remove cuttings and shale and maintain the adequate pressure when the drilling operations are in progress.

Around 43,000 dollars a year.

Adequate technical knowledge and previous experience in the field.

Responsible for the shaker room during the drilling operations, monitoring and controlling the shakers, which is a system to separate de cuttings and shale from the drilling fluid by different vibrating screens. He also controls the mood properties to avoid problems and potential accidents. It is possible to be required to assist the roughneck.

Around 43,000 dollars a year.

It is a basic position, although requires some mechanical knowledge and previous experience (6 months) in entry-level position as roustabout on land or offshore drilling installation.

They assist the driller, carrying out the manual operation of the systems and equipment required for the specific process, which involves hard effort. While the drilling operations, a member of the teamwork is present in the shaker room, assisting the shakerman. Roughnecks are also in charge of cleaning, scraping and wirebrusing floor areas, chipping rust, painting and any other general maintenance tasks.

Around 40,000 dollars a year.

Entry-level position that requires no previous experience.

Responsible for general duties on board, such as keeping the deck areas clean and tidy, chipping rust, painting, etc.; supplying any equipment or tool requested; and assisting the crane operator to unload supplies and equipment from the surface boats by hooking and unhooking the loads and guiding the crane.

Around 27,000 dollars a year.