I have no experience with oil rigs. What is the worst part of working on one?

Question

I am ready to jump on a plane tommorow if I'm offered a position on a rig. However, there has to be a few unattractive reasons why there are so many rig positions available on the net at fantastic salary figurers. ???

Answer 1

You are away from home for quite a while sometimes!! You are surrounded by water, no land in sight.  Dirty water to wash clothes, hair, body! (not always) You bunk with other people.  Shared bathrooms! YUCK!!!@!!! What if you get a snoring, flatulent, nose picker, booger flinger as a roommate?!?!?!

Answer 2

There are well paying jobs in the oilfield but at entry level you will only be hired by recommendation of some one already there.  The sites you speak of have no influence and just want your money to sign up.

Average wage is about $6,000 per month across all skill levels.   Month on and Month off.

Not nearly as dangerous as it used to be.  Today Safety is critical.

Answer 3

The web sites you refer to are probably profiting somehow from the people that use them to apply for the jobs- The normal way most people get hired on the rigs is by the recommendation of someone that works there already- there is no shortage of workers available for these positions. The pay is good, but  it varies from 2 weeks on to 2 weeks off and 30 days on and 30 days off- The food is great on the rigs, but the work can be dangerous- the crews are usually helicoptered to the rigs and back off the rigs when their hitch is completed- on a side note, a neighbor was killed a couple of years ago . the helicopter had mechanical problems and went down into the ocean.. Good luck on getting on.

Answer 4

It's a tough job. You will be away from home for months at a time. The work is rigorous and dangerous. The proper name for a platform worker is "roughneck". The work pays well but you have to weigh your personal needs against the paycheck. It is helpful if you have experience in welding, diving, plumbing, and mechanical work. Experience in hoist operation and rigging is a plus also. Not a job for the feint of heart or body. If you feel up to it, go for it.