Rigging Jobs Offshore Work Conditions

Working conditions for rigging jobs offshore depend on the location as well as the time of year. Offshore rigs are all over the world, from Alaska and the North Sea to South America, the South China Sea, and Australia. Climates vary widely, and weather can range from beautiful to nightmarish. 

On all offshore oil rigs, it will usually be dirty and noisy. The work needs done in good weather or bad, so having good rain gear and boots is a must, as it can be cold, wet, windy and damp. 

A 12 hour work day on the offshore rigs is normal, for 2 to 4 weeks at a stretch, followed by 2 to 4 weeks off. This amounts to a lot of overtime, as well as a lot of downtime in which to enjoy the extra income.

Rigging jobs offshore do pay very well, and for a good reason. As you have probably figured out, the work is challenging and the hours are very long. But the rewards more than make up for that, and living and working offshore is a real adventure.

Modern rigs are practically like staying on a hotel when you are off shift. There are game rooms, recreation rooms, movie rooms, and exercise facilities, in addition to weight rooms, saunas and even hot tubs.

Satellite phones are onboard, so you can keep in touch daily with family and friends. The food is great, prepared by bona fide chefs and experienced cooks, and there is always lots of it - the only rule being to eat everything you take.

Getting Hired for Riggers Jobs Offshore

Getting hired for offshore rigger jobs is more than a matter of being at the right place at the right time - it takes planning and a little strategy, knowing who is hiring and how to apply.  

Rigworker has a great reputation in the oil business as a great service for assisting folks in getting hired for riggers jobs offshore, even without previous offshore work experience.

The Oil and Gas Jobs Resource Kit has help led countless men and women to learn which companies are currently hiring, and helped them to apply directly with those employers.

To learn more about getting hired for rigging jobs offshore, be sure to sign up for our free offshore employment guide, a six-part manual on finding work offshore, experienced or not. There is no obligation, and we will be happy to teach you what it takes to land work offshore.

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