Electrician

Most people are aware of what electricians do for a living, or at least we have a vague idea. But did you know that electricians are also required on oil rigs?

Needless to say this is a very different job from the type you would do if you were working for householders in a town or village. The electrical systems in place on an oil rig will be far more complex and numerous than those found in the average house!

But in a sense some aspects of the job are the same - they just occur on a larger scale. For example the electrician on an oil rig will still be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the various systems required on the rig. The jobs they tackle could be anything from minor and simple ones to large and complex ones, but in all cases the rules of working with electrics must always be adhered to.

Working as an electrician in this environment is very different from working in this same job on land in a more traditional setting. For starters oil rigs are not the most pleasant places to be. You might be working in a very cramped space one day, and the next day you will be out in the open in the middle of the rig and exposed to all the conditions the weather can throw at you.

You can probably see why you would get paid more as an electrician on an oil rig! The conditions make the job less desirable to a lot of people. Since the shifts will very likely be long ones and you will be away from home for some time, it is understandable that a higher salary will be offered to attract more people to the job.

The other aspect of this job that attracts some people to it is the fact that it is very varied in nature. You might be installing a new system one day and performing maintenance tasks the next day. One minute you will be in a hot small space doing some much needed wiring and the next you'll be on deck in the elements.

If you like the versatility and unique nature of this role as an electrician, you will be well suited to thriving in this environment.

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jayamurugan said:

ican get job oil field

Boaventura Fernandes said:

can I get a job as Electrician in oil fied.

Anna said:

So could a women get a job on a oilrig?

yasir said:

cani get a job as electrition in oil field

jose moreno said:

TECHN ELECTRIC CERT

Harry Ferguson Maxwell said:

Hello, I am interested in your company I have a diploma in electrical engineering but I have no working experience. I will be glad if you could give me any suitable job.my email ID diagodelavaca@yahoo.com and my contact is 00233243909359.Hope to hear from you soon.Thank you

colin lee said:

i am interested in working offshore as an electrician.i have worked in pharmaceutical and oil termial industry for 15 years.i would be glad of a positon within your company.my email is lee.jcolin@yahoo.ie

jeff said:

i would like to challenge the versatility and unique role of an electrician in an oilrig.

ERWIN said:

I am electrician for over 10 yrs 6yrs in bahamas dry dock and 5 yrs in pnoc philippines and i want to share my skills in platform job contact me at rwnvasquez@yahoo.com

neil said:

how do u go about get a job of shore i have been a electician for 14 years and have dune a viritey of things let me now neillang@iinet.com

Rudy said:

I am IE.instrument tech and electrical.could you please any job me.

Rudy said:

please sent me info job at rudyhermansyah@yahoo.com

md chanda khan said:

Can i get a job as elctrician I having 12years Exp in petrochemical,oil&gas ,refinery,and power plant fiel . If you have any requirment pl send mail chand_khan97@yahoo.com

Qamar said:

Dear Sir, My experience as a Rig Electrician includes six years as junior / senior electrician in different drilling companies which includes Weatherford Drilling International (WDI), Kuwait Drilling Company (KDC), Pride Forasol and OGEC SPA. I had direct responsibility for the following:- SCR System and PLC trouble shooting. Rig Electrician in Overall operation, Rig Dismantling and Erection work. Daily Routine, Preventive Maintenance Break down jobs and shift duties. Dismantling Erection & Maintenance Top Drive system. Attend Pre Tour and Pre Job safety meeting. Working on site with all safety rules. • Working area clean and good house keeping work. With my successful job experience and proven track record in drilling field, I feel that I would be a valuable addition to your company.if you have any questions that require clarification you will not hesitate to contact me at my telephone numbers. Yours sincerely, Qamar Abbas Sr,Electrician qamerabas@yahoo.com 0092-300-5330426 0092-300-5094516

Genaro M.Maul said:

Dear /Sir Madam, I would like to apply for the position of electrical technician as advertised in oil careers.com, As you know I have a total of nine years working experience in Singapore as a technical officer at Keppel shipyard, I have one year working experience a offshore under MEGAWATT ENGINEERING SERVICES as a service Engineer in-charge in termination and commisionning of oil rig during this period I handle various project such as Transorient project, NOBLE rig project and ENSCO rig project, I have compex training (5 days course on electrical equipment for hazardous area)in ASSET TRAINING TECHNICAL SERVICES PTE,LTD in Singapore . I have survival training under SMTC Global also in Singapore subject include . Basic offshore safety induction emergency training including travel safety by boat (OPITO Approved Course Code 5707). The course covers modules on safety Induction, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)including EBS, Sea Survival , Fire fighting & Self Rescue , First Aid & Hypothermia and boat transfer. I have all training requirement in offshore and onshore as you required. With regard to the working permit issued I can apply my working permit here in the Philippines at the embassy for as long you give me a job offer, this is the standard requirement for foreign worker. I can send you all the my document any time you wish. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the position further. I can be contacted at telephone no. (632)564-79-80 or email .genaromaul@yahoo.com . Thank you for your consideration Yours sincerely Genaro M. Maul

gareth said:

Dear Sir or Madam I write regarding some advice and pointers in trying to obtain a position working on an oil rig, ideally as a trainee electrician. This is a career I would very much like to get into. I am a qualified electrician with 16 years experience, plus I also have my 17th edition and my 2391 inspection and testing, I am also a fully qualified fire extinguisher service engineer and registered with BAFE. I am more than willing to pay to do my BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training). I feel I would find this kind of work very rewarding as I can imagine the work is very hard and tiring making this a very satisfying job. I am someone who is very much a hands on person, I have been known to work for 48 hours straight without sleep in order to meet deadlines in the past and on these occurrences I have felt a great sense of achievement. I feel that I am a suitable candidate for which ever vacancy as I am a hard working individual. I am comfortable working in positions that either involve lone working or being part of a team. I am also willing to learn new skills and am grateful for any opportunities to do so. I also enjoy jobs that challenge me to work to deadlines. Please feel free to contact me at any time on 07837 870 700 I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my cover letter. Yours sincerely Gareth

Robert said:

Do you hire first term apprentice electricians? Please reply to rt.brown7@msn.com

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