JOBS ON OFFSHORE OIL RIGS

Knowledge of engineering disciplines and strong background in electrical and mechanical, 10 to 15 years experience in similar or subordinate position, aboard offshore or onshore installations.

Supervises all the activities and works in the whole department and its personnel, being responsible for keeping all the electrical and mechanical equipment, instruments, tools and machinery in good conditions and running. His services can be required at any time.

Around 63,000 dollars per year.

Diploma of a recognized school, previous 2 to 5 years experience on board in similar or subordinate position.

Responsible for the whole electric equipment on board and the personnel assigned to this specific section.

Around 50,000 dollars per year.

Diploma of a recognized school and previous 1 to 3 years experience on board in similar position.

Responsible for the daily maintenance and repairs of the electric equipment aboard the installation, such as electrical generators and alternators, electrical parts of the engines, etc; monitors and controls indicators and gauges, recording data for the chief electrician, the maintenance supervisor and the engineers. Electrician must be a skilful person and a good troubleshooter, so as to solve any unexpected problem or failure.

Possible promotion to chief electrician.

Around 43,000 dollars per year.

Diploma of a recognized school, and some previous experience in this same job on board or onshore installation.

Assists the electricians in their tasks.

Possible promotion to electrician.

Around 30,000 dollars per year.

Previous training process and extensive experience in the field, in similar or subordinate position. He must be an expert in mechanic systems, diesel engines, hydraulic equipment, etc, and able to improvise and solve any possible problem or mechanic failure.

Responsible for this section of the maintenance personnel, supervises their activities and makes sure that everything is kept in good condition, assisting directly in the different tasks, in case of necessity or emergency.

Around 50,000 dollars per year.

Diploma of a recognized school, previous 1 to 3 years experience in similar or subordinate position.

Responsible for the daily maintenance and repairs of the mechanical equipment aboard the installation; monitors and controls indicators and gauges, recording data for the chief mechanic, the maintenance supervisor and the engineers. Mechanic must be a skilful person and a good troubleshooter, so as to solve any unexpected problem or failure.

Possible promotion to chief mechanic.

Around 43,000 dollars per year.

Diploma of a recognized school, some previous experience on board in this same job, on board or onshore installation.

Assists the mechanics in their tasks, with possible promotion to mechanic.

Around 30,000 dollars per year.

Diploma from a recognized maritime school, at least 2 years experience in similar position.

Responsible for the preventive cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of specific parts of the engine and fuel, water and air supply equipment to prevent downtime and ensure the continual and operative functioning of this systems.

Around 40,000 dollars per year.

Diploma of a recognized school, extensive experience on board in similar or subordinate position.

Responsible for the whole air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment on board and the personnel assigned to this specific section.

Around 50,000 dollars per year.

Diploma of a recognized school, previous 1 to 3 years experience on board in similar position.

Responsible for the daily maintenance and repairs of the air conditioning and refrigeration equipment aboard the installation.

Possible promotion to chief air- conditioning technician.

Around 43,000 dollars per year.

Previous training and extensive experience in this position.

Responsible for the maintenance and repairs of any metal structure on board. Welders must be very skilful and competent persons, because general safety depends on them. They can be permanently aboard an installation or moving from place to place to take part in different projects.

Around 43,000 dollars per year.

Entry-level position that requires no previous experience.

Responsible for the painting program on board.

Around 27,000 dollars per year.

Maintenance foreman is usually a promoted roustabout with some previous experience in this position.

Maintenance foreman is usually a promoted roustabout with some previous experience in this position. Fluent English level is required.

Around 33,000 dollars per 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 manoeuvres.

Around 27,000 dollars per year.