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Offshore Oil Gas Jobs

There are many different oil and gas companies that offer jobs for those working offshore. However, there are five main types of companies and there are as following: operating companies, drilling companies, major contractors, FPSO operators, and service companies. Each of these different types of companies has their own specialization. Therefore, depending on what a person has done in the past will determine what type of gas and oil Company they can work for in the future.

Operating companies are companies that hold all the production and exploration licenses for oil and gas finds. They also operate the production facilities that help in this endeavor. Some of these companies are household names and are known internationally throughout the world.

Drilling companies are those companies that are contracted to undertake all the work required to drill for the gas and oil. These companies generally operate and maintain their own mobile drilling rigs, and they go to wherever and whenever they are contracted to. These drilling companies often work internationally as well, so if a person decides to work in this type of oil or gas company then they also get the side benefit of working and exploring the entire world.

Major contracting companies are what provide the integrated operation and maintenance services to the operating companies. These companies often are employed with the regular offshore personal, and they maintain and keep everything in proper working order.

FPSO operation companies are the companies that do the storage. These companies operate and main all the needed floating production storage equipment and offloading units. While they have the habit of looking just like regular ships, they are really designed to remain in one place for a long period of time. The time ranges from a few months to years and during this time period they are packed with all the equipment necessary for processing oil or gas.

Service companies in the oil and gas industries are companies that are seen as the go-in-betweens. They provide a specialized assistance to both the operating and drilling companies, and they widely vary in their function. Some of the job functions they employ are hiring well service firms, cementing companies, well testing specialist, seismic firms, divers, caterers, and mud drilling suppliers. These companies help the big and not-so big oil and gas companies find contractors that can do jobs that are not their main focus. In conclusion, if a person wants to work in the oil and gas industries, they will get employment. Each type of company different in their function but they all work together in one purpose - to find oil and gas.

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PREMNATH said:

Sir, as i am mechanical engineer fresher.but i had no experience.i want to get good job in offshore industry.contact me:mechprem87@gmail.com

Kalu Samuel said:

I will like to start a career as a roustabout. I am a hard working 24 old Nigerian who is a graduate of Bachelors of Agriculture in Soil science and Meteorology and intended to build a career in the oil and gas industry. I will be indeed glad if anyone with any job opening in the following areas: Roustabout, dish washers or some other entry level jobs requiring no experience! I can be reached on phone: +2347036931636 or email: ilaughnow(at)yahoo.com Regards, Kalu Samuel

Heidi said:

Medic, 40 year old female with Level 3 OFA, WHMIS, TDG, H2S & 2 years medic experience with local volunteer fire dept. bluerivers@bcwireless.com

Jason said:

I would like a job on a oilrig . OBJECITVE: To use my qualifications and abilities to be a superb asset to the company Diesel mechanics, Engineer, Handyman, Heavy equipment operator, Remodeling and Logging. General, improvements, Repairs, Painting, Drywall, Texture, Walkways, Fencing, Roofing, Logging, Heavy, equipment, Road work and Landscaping. Heavy equipment mechanic, Operator, Shovel, Yarder, Processor, Log truck, Mechanic on crew bus, Off road service, Fabrications and Overhead welding. Boat technician, Trouble shooting, Fabrications, Winterizing and water sport hauling. Related Skills: Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply knowledge rapidly. Detailed oriented. Safely operates and maintain cranes and boom trucks, heavy equipment. Responsible for tools and equipment. I like cooking too thank you for your time my email is tbentley1004@hotmail.com

Serg said:

I am very interested in a job on oil platforms now as the welder (MMA). I am welder with 18 years experience and I am sure, my skills will be useful to the employer (can weld in any position). During my working activity I made next kinds of welding works: - repair of industrial equipment; - assembling of large building and industrial constructions; - welding of pipelines of high pressure (look please the site: http://my-last-job.narod.ru). I can to send my CV and the reference. E-mail: svz05@yandex.ru or tim1@inbox.ru

Rostalin G. Plotena said:

I am Ross and possessed more than 13 years experience in an Oil and Gas industry both as a Control Room and Production Operator. Anybody interested with me, please email at gemini814@rocketmail.com

Jorecho P. Cabigon said:

I am a filipino and presently now in the Philippines,I have been in the field for more than 6 years as an Electrical and Instrument Technician,been a Hazardous inspector,a QAQC E&I inspector,been in nickel and cobalt refinery plant as an inspector and a commissioning technician.I have been in offshore such as in Brunei,North Sea UK,East Timor Sea Australia as a commissioning technician,also worked in yard at Batam,Indonesia and been in Qatar Ras Laffan gas and Dukhan oilfields.I am willing to work in any location and can start immediately as soon as I am hired.My email is joecho_abigon@yahoo.com and mobile number is +639292966794 Thank you so much for your time and consideration.Sincerely yours,Jorecho

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There are many different oil and gas companies that offer jobs for those working offshore. However, there are five main types of companies and there are as following: operating companies, drilling companies, major contractors, FPSO operators, and service companies. Each of these different types of companies has their own specialization....

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