Oil Rig Work Apparently Pays MAJOR Bread...
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most of them are .. been there done that .. shit is real out there on them oil rig .. up so high in the air boats looks like toy cars . man i seen a person got killed on one of them . got hit in the head with a crate of food supplier.
I am currently in the Army right now as a wheeled vehicle mechanic. I am thinking about getting a degree in Process Technology. You think my experience alongside a AAS degree will help me get into the field easily?
I figure after putting up with the bullshit of deploying, jumping out of airplanes, and working in Italy as a mechanic in the Army, the intimidation some of you have as far as hard work, and dangerous work would be cake to me.
I figure after putting up with the bullshit of deploying, jumping out of airplanes, and working in Italy as a mechanic in the Army, the intimidation some of you have as far as hard work, and dangerous work would be cake to me.
So far from what I've seen a lot of people complain about the hours and you coming from the military like me, I've put in 16 hour days for months with a rotating day off I'm sure you've done similar or worse. My military career field was actually gas and oil so I know just a lil bit already. Did you download the textbooks and check them out?
I saw a job for Offshore Operator, the average salary for that is 100-150k, bananas...
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i've been working out there for 22+ yrs.
i BEEN telling you cats about the jobs out there.
but look, the work is DANGEROUS & risky. NOTHING out there is cool if you fall/trip, hit your head, etc.
and if you hit the water...
the pay is VERY HIGH bc the risk is right there waiting. safe workers, who know their shit, who aren't cowboys and can follow procedures can make a good living out there.
then, you'll be working a rotation... 7 days on/off or 14 on/off, so essentially, you work half the yr for that salary.
i've been working out there for 22+ yrs.
i BEEN telling you cats about the jobs out there.
but look, the work is DANGEROUS & risky. NOTHING out there is cool if you fall/trip, hit your head, etc.
and if you hit the water...
the pay is VERY HIGH bc the risk is right there waiting. safe workers, who know their shit, who aren't cowboys and can follow procedures can make a good living out there.
then, you'll be working a rotation... 7 days on/off or 14 on/off, so essentially, you work half the yr for that salary.
I'll post more shit later. I'm over 6 figures for less than 150 days of work.
get paid y'all.
LS you're in Africa right now correct?
How often do you travel for work fam?
Might have to holla at cha
thanx for the info...
I want to see if any one got hired
In Africa right now. Just left Soyo Angola by the Congo river and the DRC.
I am working a 28-28 for BP/Chevron. I worked a 35 and 35 so I could have X-mas off and new years with the fam in Europe. Will be in Luanda Angola for the next 17 days walking around the city and enjoying Portuguese brandy for the next 17 days.
In Africa right now. Just left Soyo Angola by the Congo river and the DRC.
I am working a 28-28 for BP/Chevron. I worked a 35 and 35 so I could have X-mas off and new years with the fam in Europe. Will be in Luanda Angola for the next 17 days walking around the city and enjoying Portuguese brandy for the next 17 days.
My man, enjoy that...
How long you been in the field?
Any specific degrees or certs needed?
Going out the country for the first time this year in July on a 7 day cruise to the Bahamas.
Can't wait
My man, enjoy that...
How long you been in the field?
Any specific degrees or certs needed?
Going out the country for the first time this year in July on a 7 day cruise to the Bahamas.
Can't wait
About 6 years now
I have a networking cert
CISCO cert
NEC Code training
AS In electrical Technology
Cert in Electrical Tech
OSCHA cert
and other shit. The Electrical tech cert will get you in the door overseas.
A high school diploma will get you work in the states, but it will be manual labor.
Leaving the country is the shit. Your eyes will open. When you go, plan time away from the tourist traps, but don't miss your boat home.
Enjoy
Having a degree helps in certain fields but it isn't the only ticket overseas. It is not a bad thing to have but it doesn't give you a lot of edge without a lot of networking Its all on how skilled you are or become. I have an Uncle who works 28/28 on Kizomba in Angola and he has no degree and he is upper management. I have worked with tons of people who are now overseas with no degree. From Malaysia to Papua New Guinea. Most of them started out as regular I&E techs, operators, and mechanics. A lot of it depends on who you work for, who you network with, and what you know. Sad thing is most people don't want to take these types of jobs. I've picked up and moved my family countless times. Its just like being in the military career wise. A lot of people aren't built for this. Especially dealing with the politics that come with it. I know people that have had to cut their dreads before they let them take a position right off the coast of Mexico. Good info in this thread though
Networking is a must, but to get a work visa in Angola, they want skilled individuals. Why would they let an unskilled person fly overseas to take a job away from a local.
Upper management is different though.
Bizump.
Just found out I'm getting my own crew and system. I pick up the rig in the Indian ocean in a few weeks and sail with it back to west Africa!! Happy then a mug!
I'll post updates on jobs later, and pics from the new job.
Just found out I'm getting my own crew and system. I pick up the rig in the Indian ocean in a few weeks and sail with it back to west Africa!! Happy then a mug!
I'll post updates on jobs later, and pics from the new job.
Bizump.
Just found out I'm getting my own crew and system. I pick up the rig in the Indian ocean in a few weeks and sail with it back to west Africa!! Happy then a mug!
I'll post updates on jobs later, and pics from the new job.
Congrats bro. Any openings, let a nucca know...
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rigzone seems cool but what are good ways for skilled individuals to simply get started besides using rigzone? Apply directly to the website?
You can just think of them as a depository of information.
You can always check the companies direct and see who is hiring and where.
Be sure to also check GE, Chevron, Shell, BP, Total and other energy companies direct.
The problem is a lot of black dudes are scared of high risk jobs. I saw one brother on the deadliest catch, and he quit after the second day.
I learned this in the military. Blacks would rather do jobs like supply than get into EOD. Look at that "Devils Pool" in Africa thread, and the comments from some of BGOLs tough guys.
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Also...If you don't network, or have someone one the inside to guide you through the ins and out, you are behind the power curb. I've seen some pretty good resume's but if it's someone that I've work with in the past, and I know their worth, guess who's getting hired.
I learned this in the military. Blacks would rather do jobs like supply than get into EOD. Look at that "Devils Pool" in Africa thread, and the comments from some of BGOLs tough guys.. Also...If you don't network, or have someone one the inside to guide you through the ins and out, you are behind the power curb. I've seen some pretty good resume's but if it's someone that I've work with in the past, and I know their worth, guess who's getting hired.
Bizump.
Just found out I'm getting my own crew and system. I pick up the rig in the Indian ocean in a few weeks and sail with it back to west Africa!! Happy then a mug!
I'll post updates on jobs later, and pics from the new job.
congrats, bro. you're still flying ROV's, right?
inexperienced workers will be locals. the americans on-location are experienced most likely.
In Africa right now. Just left Soyo Angola by the Congo river and the DRC.
I am working a 28-28 for BP/Chevron. I worked a 35 and 35 so I could have X-mas off and new years with the fam in Europe. Will be in Luanda Angola for the next 17 days walking around the city and enjoying Portuguese brandy for the next 17 days.
if you can, take a few pics LS. i've been all over but not to Africa yet.
I will post a few later. I have to figure a way to edit them on this surface tablet.
Oh, yeah, I'm still flying ROV's. I'm Heading to Mauritius to pick up my system in a few weeks.
Oh, yeah, I'm still flying ROV's. I'm Heading to Mauritius to pick up my system in a few weeks.
I agree....you have no idea how high military/government/civilian organizations hold military experience...especially if you did something dangerous and excelled.
The problem is a lot of black dudes are scared of high risk jobs. I saw one brother on the deadliest catch, and he quit after the second day.
Also...If you don't network, or have someone one the inside to guide you through the ins and out, you are behind the power curb. I've seen some pretty good resume's but if it's someone that I've work with in the past, and I know their worth, guess who's getting hired.
I just got a raise and a promotion at my company...we do decontamination at different oil refineries all over the globe to kill H2S or hydrogen sulfide...u ever see some 55 gallon green drums with the Zymeflow tag then that's us
Funny thing I was in Dumas TX last month at Valero and worked on a sunday...talked to this maintenance guy...dude says he is looking at 900hrs of overtime this year at $55/hr...thats 50k on top of what he makes just to turn wrenches...they are hiring operators up there too
so as I said before there's so many ways to get it...boilermakers make paper even contractors making $25-30/hr...crane operators and crane riggers...welders...blasters...iron workers...it all pays
Funny thing I was in Dumas TX last month at Valero and worked on a sunday...talked to this maintenance guy...dude says he is looking at 900hrs of overtime this year at $55/hr...thats 50k on top of what he makes just to turn wrenches...they are hiring operators up there too
so as I said before there's so many ways to get it...boilermakers make paper even contractors making $25-30/hr...crane operators and crane riggers...welders...blasters...iron workers...it all pays
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