Key tasks:

·        Responsible for the overall safety and well being of crew.

·        Liaise with client representative about all operations on board.

·        Implement safety and company policies across all departments.

·        Oversee running of the offshore rig.

Entry requirements/training:

Experience is crucial and an oil rig manager needs to be licenced and registered to work in many of the established international oil fields. Most OIM’s are sourced from the merchant navy. As such they will have an Unlimited Master’s ticket and a DP Operator Certificate. They will receive extensive additional training in safety and crisis management before assuming control of a rig.

Associated job opportunities:

OIM’s have a number of potential associated job opportunities including the option to return to the merchant navy or transfer ashore into a management position within the shipping or offshore oil and gas sectors.