Which Drilling Rig Is Hiring?

When you are looking for oil rig jobs, it is reasonable to wonder which drilling rigs are hiring. When times are good, it is enough to take the lazy way out: looking at oil drilling job ads in the newspapers and job boards as well as registering yourself with recruitment agencies. But when the going gets tough, the job seekers who find the vacancies are those who go the extra mile,

So how do you find out which drilling rig is hiring? Frankly, that depends on two important things: who you know and what kind of job you are looking for.

If you already have some experience working on an oil rig, you should already know some people. Go talk to them and let them know what you are looking for. Don’t be shy. Don’t feel embarrassed. If you cannot do something so simple, you do not deserve to get any oil drilling rig jobs. You never really know when one of your ex-colleagues, ex-bosses or acquaintances might be able to help you. Just remember that what goes around comes around. If they try to help you, make sure you pay them back one day.

Once you get that out of the way, it is time to get down to the nuts and bolts of the drilling rig job search. How you find a drilling rig that is hiring depends on whether you want an offshore drilling job, a deep water oil drilling job or a land drilling job. There are differences in how you approach each type of job search.

Searching for roustabout jobs on an oil platform that is located in shallow waters just off the coast is fairly easy and passive. Many of these oil rigs have day-rate vacancies for entry level jobs and often have some designated point and time where they pick up workers. Get there early so that you are at the head of the crowd and you have a good chance of getting picked. How do you find this place (and the pickup time)? Just ask around the docks and your state’s unemployment office (assuming there is offshore drilling in your state).

Searching for land drilling rig jobs is a lot more tedious but not too difficult either. You need your own transportation and a good map of your state. After that it is just a matter of driving around looking for oil fields and talking to the guy in charge of the field or rig. Be persistent. Sometimes the oil patch you visit has no job vacancy for you but the next door oil field may have plenty of work.

Looking for offshore drilling rig jobs in deep water is a lot more complicated. However, it can be worth it because they usually pay the most. If you are fresh out of high school, have no seagoing experience and no hard labor experience, you probably do not have a chance. But if you have ever worked on a trawler as a fisherman, a sailor in the Coast Guard on Navy, or as a laborer in a construction gang, you have a decent chance of getting in as an entry level roustabout even though you do not have directly relevant experience.

One way of finding jobs on these deep water drilling rigs is to hang out around the heliports in your state. Because the rigs are usually far offshore, most drilling rig companies transport their workers to and from their offshore rigs using a helicopter. An important thing to note is that these tours of duty are usually two weeks on and two weeks off, i.e. the workers work two weeks straight without a break and then get the next two weeks off. Like most men in difficult jobs, after they get back to dry land many of them will unwind in the nearest bar. This bar is probably near the heliport or airport, so hang around, listen in on the conversations and figure out who you should talk to.

Are there other ways of finding out which drilling rig is hiring? Sure there are!

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Contract Site Representative – West Africa – Resident or Rotational

Are you an experienced Contract Site Representative and looking for a rotational
position offshore?

The holder will ideally have the following:

10 years’ experience in the field of maintenance on offshore oil and gas production installations,A knowledge of the principles related to the process and equipment of oil and gas treatment installationsSAP/R3 experience and know-howAbility to direct/lead large multinational teamsAbility to work in a service relationship.Ability to work independently while maintaining good relations with colleagues and othersPhysical ability to work on offshore installations in the climatic conditions of the siteWorking language: English.

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Entry Level Rig Jobs

The oil industry pays well. This is why many people want to work there. This is true even for those without a college education. So if you have a strong back but dislike the thought of going to college, working on an oil rig is the job for you. There is no other place where you can earn $40,000 to $50,000 a year doing good honest labor. Even if you want to go to college, it can be a good idea to get an oil rig job. Just one to two years of hard work could pay for your entire 4-year Bachelors degree course without your having to take out an expensive student loan.

You may wonder how to get such a job if you do not have any experience. Fortunately, like any other industry there are jobs for those starting out. You can start at the bottom with entry level rig jobs and work your way up. So how do you find these oil rig jobs which need no experience?

First of all, you need to know that there are generally three types of oil rig jobs in the United States: onshore, offshore and deep water. Onshore means oil rigs on land. While they pay better than many other jobs requiring physical labor, they usually offer the lowest wages out of all the oil rigs. There are three main reasons for this: these onshore oil rigs are usually sited on older and less productive oil fields; the working conditions are not as severe as those on board offshore oil rigs; the working conditions are less dangerous those than offshore oil drilling jobs.

“Offshore oil drilling rig” usually just means any oil rig that is not placed on dry land. It can be a jack-up rig in shallow waters near the coast or it can be a drillship working in deep waters. However, a deep water drilling rig is usually sited in waters over 1000 feet in depth. These oil rigs are sometimes built on large ships and sometimes on something like a giant barge or man-made island. There is no precise definition possible because the technology used to find and drill for oil advances rapidly, sometimes incrementally and sometimes in leaps and bounds. Most offshore oil rigs are a mixture of both old and new technologies.

As you may expect, drilling for oil in deeper waters is much harder and more dangerous than drilling in shallow waters in sight of land. Offshore oil rig jobs in deep waters usually require at least some degree degree of experience and pay much better. The $50,000 and $60,000 a year roustabout job wages you sometimes hear about are usually for these kinds of oil rigs. Work on oil platforms in shallow waters normally pay $5000 to $10,000 less.

One important point you need to be aware of is that quoted salaries for many drilling rig jobs are usually calculated on a daily rate. That’s 12-hours a day 7 days a week with no weekend breaks and inclusive of night shifts. Depending on the company, you might work 7 days, 14 days or 21 days at a stretch before you get time off. Time off also varies from one week to two weeks. A job requiring three weeks on and two weeks off usually pays more than a job requiring two weeks on and two weeks off.

One of the best way to get entry level rig jobs is to start modestly by looking for a roustabout job on a land-based oil rig. You will need to live in a state which has plenty of such oil rigs, e.g. Texas or Virginia. In good times, there will be many jobs advertised in the local newspapers. In tougher times, you may need to visit the oil fields one by one to look for roustabout job vacancies.

Once you have some experience, you can move to one of the Gulf states and look for a oil rig job vacancies. Start with drilling rigs in shallow waters, then move on to deep water rigs when you have more experience. As older oil fields on land and in shallow coastal waters become depleted, future offshore oil jobs will be in deep waters or alternative sources like oil shales and oil sands.

Many job seekers fail to find or get entry level rig jobs because they are impatient, too lazy or simply expect too much. Yes, wages are very high. But you need to work your way up from simpler rigs to more complex platforms and drillships. A job on an older oil field on land may only pay a bit more than a laborer’s job in a construction yard but can be a good way to gain much needed experience for more difficult offshore drilling jobs.

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Senior Pricing Controller

Job Reference: SN-PRI-CONT
Job Title: Senior Pricing Controller
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: International
Job Location: Dubia
Salary: 24000-28000AED Per Month (Tax Free)

Job Specification
*To manage, control and account for the development and finalization of proposed prices of services requested through RFP's/RFQ's issued by Military organizations, other Prime contractors, UN, and NAMSA. Insuring that the pricing requirements have been met and are competitive while also formulating a solution that is the most advantageous

This position
*Prepare Full Price Proposals from inception to completion to include leading the formulation of the basis of estimate.
*Review all estimates and price proposals completed by the Controllers and Analyst to insure accuracy, completeness, and quality.
*Provide senior management with a sound recommendation for projected profitability based on market assessment and competitor analysis.
*Ensure that the pricing is compliant to all requirements within the tender/RFP as well as any government requirements that may be specified (FAR/CAS).
*Develop strategies and concepts for pricing procedures that increases opportunity to gain new work.
*Provide insight and clarification during the negotiation process of open bids.
*Participate as a key role during the audits held on the estimating process when cost analysis and supporting data is required.
*Create Matrix for recurring requirements within our core competences
*Suggest improvements in a pro-active manner
*Process leadership for the pricing of goods and services to external customers
*Lead the costing and the quotations process.
*Submit the final cost proposal for approval in a timely manner in accordance with the respective RFP.
*Preparation of pricing comparisons between existing goods and services.
*Calculating benchmarks for all prices.
*Interact closely with other departments to gather information and ensure accuracy of price proposals
*Ensure company growth and profitability by accurate pricing of new business.
*Ad-hoc reports as requested by the FD
*Assist in the bidding process for new businesses
*Regular visits of the branches.

Essential Knowledge/Skills
*Minimum 5 years experience in government contracting.
*Experience in working with multiple government agencies to include US, NAMSA, and UN.
*Knowledge of government pricing concepts and strategies.
*Minimum 5 years experience in Pricing or Controlling gained in previous jobs in major international companies.
*Professional degree in business administration and / or internationally recognized professional accountancy Qualification

Benefits:
*Salary p.m. 24-28,000AED (Aprox £4120-£4806 tax free)
*PSU 20,000AED
*25 days paid leave
*Medical insurance for self only
*Annual flight- single only
*Relocation flight to Dubai for family- 2 adults and 3 children
*Relocation allowance of 10,000AED
*Visa sponsorship for family- 2 adults and 3 children
*Travel to remote locations (Afghanistan and Africa)

For more information and to apply please email your CV with a cover letter and any questions to Joanna.wint@omegaresource.co.uk
Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Package engineer-Subsea valves

The client, a leading contractor of Engineering Management & deliver an important deepwater development, comprising a subsea tie-back van putten to a shallow water platform, now a subsea engineer must package their team in London. Responsibilities will include:
* Preparation of first equipment selection strategies in accordance with the documentation and customer preferences
* Preparation of technical notes, reports and decision documents in combination with client representative engineers to hardware needs and scope
* Preparation of provisional equipment functional specifications
* Development of strategies (FAT/EFAT/SIT) and requirements for testing the installation
-The control of compliance with the specifications and technical documentation
* Interface with the customer's own equipment, systems and pipeline engineering teams
* Coordination of authentication processes for manufacture and qualification testing techniques can be deployed
* Provide support to the preparation of the ITT documentation
* Development of quality assurance processes with the company integrity management system
* Contact with supplier on behalf of client during procurement, manufacture and testing phases
Suitable applicants will preferably be degree qualified and chartered with extensive deepwater development experience and significant experience in the design, manufacture and test of subsea ball valves, gate & types for high temperature and pressure conditions service must have.

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Regional Sales Engineer

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities

*Participate in the development of the sales strategy and implement it effectively in the geographical territories assigned.
*Support the activities of the other regional sales engineers to ensure consistency and continuity in relationships with global clients
*Support the activities of the aftersales department
*Manage the activities of the agents in the assigned territories to achieve the agreed promotional, marketing, aftersales and order intake objectives.
*Develop and document the order realisation strategy for each prospect assigned.
*Develop, document and operate the agreed territory development strategy for the geographical territories assigned.
*Ensure database entries for the assigned projects and territories are up-to-date.
*Provide a monthly sales report to the Director of Sales at the end of each calendar month.
*Participate in the promotion and marketing of all Heatric products and services via activities such as face to face meetings, sales presentations, attendance at trade shows.
*Ensure all agents in the assigned territories are properly registered with TRACE
*Report agreed sales performance metrics to the Director of Sales and recommend actions necessary to achieve targeted outcomes in sales objectives.
*Participate in the definition and implementation of sales strategy.
*Advise on resource and capability levels within the department with reference to sales activities.
*Assist in recruitment, selection and effective induction and integration of new members to the department.
*Maintain those databases, reports and records necessary to support departmental management activities.

Person Specification
*Technically and commercially capable of operating independently.
*Confident and credible; able to obtain the respect of clients and colleagues.
*Socially adept with good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
*Able to build strong relationships; internal and external.
*Clarity of view and focus on objectives; results driven. Effective motivator.
*Education to degree level in an engineering discipline
*Previous experience in a commercial, sales environment, ideally with technical products
*Willingness to travel

For more information contact richard.moore@burnscarlton.com

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Manager of Project Controls, Manchester-up to £ 70 k + excellent working conditions (incl. car/car allowance,

Manager of Project Controls, Manchester-up to £ 70 k + excellent working conditions (incl. car/car allowance, pension, Bupa and bonus)

We are currently recruiting for a Manager or Project Controls to ensure a high profile power and infrastructure delivery organization to work.
If the functional operational lead for Project Controls &, you will be a crucial component in the continuing growth and success of the energy and process Division play by achieving a greater degree of integration of planning and cost control, along with a better focus on change and risk management in a variety of EPC contracts (reimbursable by to fixed price, lump sum).

The role
As a Manager or Project Controls, you will report to the commercial Director and responsible for:-
• All planning, cost and control activities on the allocation and management of the schedule change, and cost control personnel (approximately 20) that are assigned to projects.
• Primary responsibility is to ensure effective project process controls is delivered over all energy projects & (approximately £ 150 million per year) to meet the objectives of the supply and financial/performance of the business.
• Required contacts and promoting best practices on the division (United Kingdom and UAE), as well as manage the Manchester based team.
• Responsibility for corporate project reporting, resource planning and support to bids as well as project control bids.

The applicant
As Manager of projects will u:-
• Substantial experience within the project ideal environment within an organization controls delivery.
• Degree standard or equivalent be educated.
• Show Evidence of the ability to manage and develop a team of people.
• Have the Gravitas to work within senior management both internally & externally.
• Have the ability to give priority to commitments within a dynamic and challenging project environment.
• Understand the implications of change control and change management.
• Have the passion to be considered as a leader in the business and play a key role in the Division by a wide range of cross-function forward initiatives driving.

The organisation
One of the UK leading supplier of technical solutions. This fast growing organization has a brilliant track record of delivering large projects & programs within transport, infrastructure and power & process markets.
With a current portfolio of projects within the nuclear, oil and gas & hydrocarbon, combined with a desire to provide solutions an industry leading program management and project controls to their blue chip customer base that this is a very exciting period he joined the company.

If you have a Project Controls professional who is looking for a new challenge within a dynamic organization, then apply through your CV send to zak.akhtar@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call me on 01332 861 329 for confidential discussion.

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How To Qualify For Truck Driving Jobs

Home CDL Info How to Get Trucking Jobs Types of Trucking Jobs How To Qualify For Truck Driving Jobs Jobs In Trucking Thursday, November 10. 2011 How To Qualify For Truck Driving Jobs Truck driving jobs require rigorous labor, but the rewards are definitely worth the effort. Trucking jobs offer drivers great pay, wonderful benefits, the opportunity to see their family typically on a nightly basis, an opportunity to see the entire country, and incredible job security. Truck drivers begin their careers earning approximately $40,000-45,000 and this number will rapidly increase as the driver sticks with a company for a couple of years and develops a reputation for being a safe, dependable truck driver. A safe truck driver will never have to worry about finding a job, as trucking companies hire recruiters who are constantly focused on finding new drivers. As long as our national economy is functioning, truck drivers will always be high demand.

Many people are confused about how to qualify for truck driving jobs. To become a licensed truck driver, a driver must consider these requirements:

The driver must be at least 21 years old. This is to show that he are matured enough to handle such large vehicles and interact with the police and the public.
He must also be in good physical condition. It is expected of a driver to have good hearing, a 70-degree field of vision in each eye, and at least 20/40 vision with corrective lenses or glasses. A truck driver also cannot be colorblind.
A prospective driver must also pass the CDL exam which consists of a written test on the rules and regulations and a demonstration that the driver can safely operate a commercial truck.
A driver must also have a good driving record to qualify. A excessive amount of traffic violations will prevent a company from taking a risk in hiring a driver.
He must also not have a history of conviction of felony related to the use of a motor vehicle. This generally includes crime related to possession of drugs or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The driver must also not have been involved in a hit-and-run accident which led to death or injury.
A driver must also be able to speak and read English. This skill is imperative to prepare reports, read road signs, and communicate with the public and the police.
Due to the nature of the job, a driver must be able to lift heavy objects. Though the duty of a truck driver does not directly involve lifting heavy objects, there are often times cases where the driver might be involved in such activities. This could especially become important when he finds himself under unexpected circumstances on the highway.

The most effective method of passing the CDL exam is to attend a reputable driving school. These driving schools are scattered all throughout the country and can be either government run or privately run. One good thing about truck driving schools is that a driver will be taught the necessary things that are generally learned only through personal experience on the road. In some cases, a trucking company may even sponsor a driver to get him through driving school, but this usually requires that the driver work for the company for a set number of months. This could be a great opportunity for new drivers as it is extraordinarily difficult to get a truck driving job without an available work history.
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Cost Engineer with SAP experience

Our client, a large company of construction and technical advisers on an urgent requirement for an experienced cost engineer has specific experience in using SAP to join them on a long term contract based in West London. You are working as part of the procurement and the project team of controls. The project is an open cast iron ore overseas but there will not be a requirement for my travel as you will be based in London offices. You must have experience with international suppliers for a mining, oil, gas or similar industrial & power project sourcing and full use of the GSP. You have to be able to manipulate the SAP system instead of simply inputting erin. You're probably a BSc in quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar and you need some years of experience as an engineer of the cost using SAP. This is a contract role for 12 months or longer, working 8 hours a day. Rate is negotiable.

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