Roustabout
Offshore roustabouts undertake basic labouring tasks on board an oil or gas rig that require a level of physical fitness. They are be expected...
LEARN MORECAREERS // OFFSHORE OIL & GAS EXPLORATION
The Oil and Gas industry is generally divided into the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. Most of the maritime-related career opportunities are found in the upstream and midstream sectors where offshore rigs, drilling ships, survey vessels and tankers are operational.
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Roughneck
Similarly to roustabouts, offshore roughnecks are required to undertake physically demanding work in a variety of weather conditions and, therefore,...
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Motorman/motorhand
The primary responsibilities of the oil rig motorman (or motorhand) are to keep the engines that power the drilling equipment and some of the...
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Derrickman
Working under the supervision of the driller and the assistant driller, the derrickman is responsible for the derrick (the mast that supports...
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