Oil Rigs

[jamesthefirst]

Hi,

I am looking to find work on an oil rig in Thai waters. Does anyone know how easy or difficult it is for farangs to do this?

Thanks in advance.

[richard_smith237]

Hi,

I am looking to find work on an oil rig in Thai waters. Does anyone know how easy or difficult it is for farangs to do this?

Thanks in advance.

People might need a little more information than you have provided...

i.e.

Age,

Nationality,

Work experience,

Qualifications,

Safety Certification for working offshore (offshore survival and emergency training, helicopter underwater escape training),

Intended work / position,

In most cases if not all, I imagine the work carried out by westerners anywhere in Thailand encompasses specific skills or education. I imagine that Laboring or welding etc is a no goer for a non-national.

[jamesthefirst]

Hi,

I am looking to find work on an oil rig in Thai waters. Does anyone know how easy or difficult it is for farangs to do this?

Thanks in advance.

People might need a little more information than you have provided...

i.e.

Age,

Nationality,

Work experience,

Qualifications,

Safety Certification for working offshore (offshore survival and emergency training, helicopter underwater escape training),

Intended work / position,

In most cases if not all, I imagine the work carried out by westerners anywhere in Thailand encompasses specific skills or education. I imagine that Laboring or welding etc is a no goer for a non-national.

Seeing as this is not an employment application, this is the reason why I did not include specifics, I was talking in general terms for foreigners getting into this type of work in Thailand, Mr. Smith.

[choppychugger]

Hi,

I am looking to find work on an oil rig in Thai waters. Does anyone know how easy or difficult it is for farangs to do this?

Thanks in advance.

People might need a little more information than you have provided...

i.e.

Age,

Nationality,

Work experience,

Qualifications,

Safety Certification for working offshore (offshore survival and emergency training, helicopter underwater escape training),

Intended work / position,

In most cases if not all, I imagine the work carried out by westerners anywhere in Thailand encompasses specific skills or education. I imagine that Laboring or welding etc is a no goer for a non-national.

Seeing as this is not an employment application, this is the reason why I did not include specifics, I was talking in general terms for foreigners getting into this type of work in Thailand, Mr. Smith.

Not really helping yourself here pal.

Answer to your vague question - Difficult.

Not knowing given farrangs skill set dont expect to many answers to your question.

choppy

Edited August 5, 2009 by choppychugger

[stiggy]

If you have the right qualifications and experience then short answer NO.

Try Mermaids commercial diving school near Pattaya as a start of point

I hear that is several rigs and exploratory trips getting set up north of Koh Tao in the coming years

[Soutpeel]

OP,

I work offshore in the Gulf of Thailand and simple answer...forget about it.....the GOT is undergoing some serious nationalisation on all fronts and unless you have some very highly specialised skills which are in demand and a Thai national cant do it...you dont have a chance.

Earlier this year the DMF laid down the gauntlet as regards nationalisation in the GOT and below a certain job level you will not be approved for a work permit.

I have been working in the GOT for nearly the last 8 years and the number of farangs involved is reducing by the year, and basically at the moment unless you are at a company man level/Well services supervisor or technical specialist as a farang, you will not get a job on a rotational basis (long term)...even this will go to ratsh*t over the next 3-5 years and most farangs I know working here are looking towards Vietnam or Cambodia (if it even happens) once the farang work dries up...which it will...

Somebody mentioned Mermaid Maritime, yes possibilities on short term jobs if you dive SAT, ROV pilot, LST etc etc...but these jobs generally last 2-3 months and thats it for the year.

In summary, if you dont have any offshore experience and trying to get in at a "newbie" level forget about it...if you are serious about the offshore game, go and get skills which are in demand and get experience and you stand a chance working just about where ever you want in the world....certainly been my experience

[pschef]

Totally agree, I was offshore Thailand almost 2 years. I am a catering guy. Mostly as you all say its nationals only now.

[ericthai]

Dude, like they said you asked a vague question, so we dont know anything about you. So if you dont have any experience forget about it. If you really want to do this type of work then go get trained and get on with a company. You can get yourself set up working 4-5 weeks on, 3-4 weeks off or close to this depending on the job you are doing and the company. With this you can stay in Thailand when off. My friend is working on a rig in Africa and lives here, so it can work out if you goal is to live in Thailand.

[jamesthefirst]

Thanks to the three or so people who provided exactly the kind of answer I was looking for...as for the other negheads...get a life!

[choppychugger]

No worries - Good luck with your quest.

Have you thought about a T.E.F.L course ?

[tvaddict]

neg heads?

get a life?

reading through this thread it is obvious that people are trying to help you- they weren't rude to you - simply pointing out the obvious- that your question was vague and they can offer far more advice and be more helpful if you provided more detail

maybe you want to consider improving your personal skills before embarking on work which involves close team interpersonal skills, such as out on a rig

just an unbiased thought

[Soutpeel]

maybe you want to consider improving your personal skills before embarking on work which involves close team interpersonal skills, such as out on a rig

....interpersonal skills - unarmed combat and the ability to kick lumps out each other and not bare a grudge against each other once you are back on the beach drinking cold beer...

Only kidding...

But yes...a very valid point...known of many who started working offshore and were very competant in their jobs, but ended up getting run off, just because of their attitude...Strangely enough...usually the bubbleheads...must be something they are breathing in the gas mix...

[richard_smith237]

maybe you want to consider improving your personal skills before embarking on work which involves close team interpersonal skills, such as out on a rig

....interpersonal skills - unarmed combat and the ability to kick lumps out each other and not bare a grudge against each other once you are back on the beach drinking cold beer...

Only kidding...

But yes...a very valid point...known of many who started working offshore and were very competant in their jobs, but ended up getting run off, just because of their attitude...Strangely enough...usually the bubbleheads...must be something they are breathing in the gas mix...

Get a life ?

With that attitude you wouldn't last long in the offshore environment anyway - the words 'Run Off' spring to mind.

As others have mentioned, without experience, a specific skill set and the correct certification you have no chance.

But if your aim is to live in Thailand and rotate to work in other countries then you might have a chance. Although unless you are at a senior level companies might be reluctant to pay for travel when locals can easily be employed.

So..... If you are looking to start off as a roughneck etc.. your only chance would be to start off from home and work your way up to a level of seniority where you can work abroad.

If you have specific skills and experience then its something you could still pursue given the right set of circumstances.

[Soutpeel]

Get a life ?

With that attitude you wouldn't last long in the offshore environment anyway - the words 'Run Off' spring to mind.

Who were you comments directed at ?....cos actually I do work offshore and generally I am the one who does the "running off"....

Another important attribute to work offshore....sense of humour...

[jamesthefirst]

neg heads?

get a life?

reading through this thread it is obvious that people are trying to help you- they weren't rude to you - simply pointing out the obvious- that your question was vague and they can offer far more advice and be more helpful if you provided more detail

maybe you want to consider improving your personal skills before embarking on work which involves close team interpersonal skills, such as out on a rig

just an unbiased thought

b u g g e r o f f

[neverdie]

neg heads?

get a life?

reading through this thread it is obvious that people are trying to help you- they weren't rude to you - simply pointing out the obvious- that your question was vague and they can offer far more advice and be more helpful if you provided more detail

maybe you want to consider improving your personal skills before embarking on work which involves close team interpersonal skills, such as out on a rig

just an unbiased thought

b u g g e r o f f

Very good, thats close, but the term is actually run off

[zorro1]

Hi,

I am looking to find work on an oil rig in Thai waters. Does anyone know how easy or difficult it is for farangs to do this?

Thanks in advance.

People might need a little more information than you have provided...

i.e.

Age,

Nationality,

Work experience,

Qualifications,

Safety Certification for working offshore (offshore survival and emergency training, helicopter underwater escape training),

Intended work / position,

In most cases if not all, I imagine the work carried out by westerners anywhere in Thailand encompasses specific skills or education. I imagine that Laboring or welding etc is a no goer for a non-national.

Seeing as this is not an employment application, this is the reason why I did not include specifics, I was talking in general terms for foreigners getting into this type of work in Thailand, Mr. Smith.

With that type of attitude Im surprised anyone has bothered to reply

[Soutpeel]

neg heads?

get a life?

reading through this thread it is obvious that people are trying to help you- they weren't rude to you - simply pointing out the obvious- that your question was vague and they can offer far more advice and be more helpful if you provided more detail

maybe you want to consider improving your personal skills before embarking on work which involves close team interpersonal skills, such as out on a rig

just an unbiased thought

b u g g e r o f f

Very good, thats close, but the term is actually run off

....."Run off" is the polite term.....generally..."Get the fukc off my..(select the one that applies) Barge/Vessel/Rig/Facility..

[neverdie]

^Yes, I have been known to speak words like that myself from time to time, but in my hayday it normally also involved a bit of physical work as well (my favourite type)

[Moonrakers]

So this guy is actually insulting the very people that may be able to offer help job wise.

Genius.

[Soutpeel]

So this guy is actually insulting the very people that may be able to offer help job wise.

Genius.

Yeap...think he would make a good bubblehead...seems to have the right mentality... ....just waiting for his display of arrogance, and will be convinced he will make a good bubblehead...

[richard_smith237]

Get a life ?

With that attitude you wouldn't last long in the offshore environment anyway - the words 'Run Off' spring to mind.

Who were you comments directed at ?....cos actually I do work offshore and generally I am the one who does the "running off"....

Another important attribute to work offshore....sense of humour...

Not you Soutpeel - the comments were directed at the Op who suggested that others who have tried to help him 'get a life'....

NRB for the Op I think....

[pigeonjake]

lol, makes me laugh, they think they cant just walk into a job offshore here, and like the other posters say, with your atitude you havent got a chance, im welding supervisor, im in bkk at the moment as operations manager of a stainless steel fab shop, but in the new year ill be jacking and going to angola, 6on 3 off, happy days,take care all,merry christmas and happy new year,, jake

[Boon Mee]

Very good, thats close, but the term is actually run off

Actually the term is ROMFed for he'd be a run off mother-<deleted>

[Neeranam]

See next post

Edited December 28, 2009 by Neeranam

[Neeranam]

Working on oil rigs is the pits - I gave it up 19 years ago. I decided to come to Thailand and relax. My health and happiness is more important than money.