The installations used in the process of extracting oil and gas, whether fixed operating platforms, mobile drilling rigs, or the modern floating production storage and offloading vessels, all require a variety of personnel whose role is to manage and maintain the day to day operations of offshore life. Being cut off from land, sometimes by hundreds of miles of sea, an oil installation is more than just a workplace. Many roles in the offshore environment are concerned with living conditions rather than direct oil production. Given the proximity of colleagues on the installation, good team-based working practices are essential.

Offshore Installation Manager

The Offshore Installation Manager, or OIM, has overall responsibility for the activities offshore. This position is sometimes compared to that of a ship's captain.

Radio Operator

The radio operator will control all movements of the helicopters, passengers and freight. He or she will also communicate with shipping in the area.

Crane Operator

Responsible for the loading and offloading of cargo, the crane operator works high above the sea and the movements of the vessels means that the work calls for a high degree of accuracy.

Chef

The chef will provide the crew with a variety of meals from breakfasts at 5 am until late suppers at 1 am.

Steward

The stewards ensure that the cabins and all the accommodations of the installation are cleaned and maintained.

Divers

The divers inspect and maintain the subsea structures. Technological advances mean that remotely operated equipment is being used more and more.

Medics

The medic will deal with the day to day well-being of all the offshore personnel.

Storeman

The storeman is responsible for ordering all the necessary equipment and supplies for the operation of the installation.

Current offshore jobs
Current oil rig jobs
Current drilling jobs
Current semi-skilled and manual jobs
Current catering and domestic jobs
Current medical jobs