Working on offshore and offshore drilling platforms - what do you associate with? With a male job? A demanding job? Weeks at sea away from the family? Of course, some of these associations are correct. However, this is not just a space for guys. A woman on an oil rig? Absolutely. Our guest Urszula Bryła - engineer, geologist is a perfect proof of this. A woman who has been associated with OFFSHORE for 9 years. She met us and talked about her daily work. How to get to the oil rig? Is it a job for everyone? How much can you earn? About it below! We encourage you to listen to the conversation!
A woman on an oil rig - how did it start?
Urszula Bryła has been associated with OFFSHORE for 9 years. This adventure began in England, today he lives permanently in Stavanger. 4-day course, getting your first contract - exciting work that inspires to this day. Urszula usually works at sea three weeks a month - it returns to land for a week. Listen to her story:
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Woman on the oil platform. How to get to work on the oil rig?
Do you need a college degree to work on an oil rig? You can, but you don't have to. Always on OFFSHORE there is a shortage of workers. In fact, representatives of various professions will find employment on the platform: welders, engineers, geologists, cooks, medical assistance. Three weeks at sea require representatives of very different industries. You must complete a 4-day course that prepares you to work at sea. it consists of 70% practice and 30% theory. The course is very demanding and intensive. Its participants learn how to deal with stressful situations. What you do in the event of an accident is particularly important. Workers get to the platform by helicopter. Simulating the sudden appearance of a helicopter in the water is a key element of the preparatory course. The helicopter may fall into the water as a result of a technical failure or lightning strikes.
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Work on the oil rig. What predispositions do you need to have?
Do you think working at sea? On the oil rig. Necessary features that you must have are:
- resistance to stress,
- strong character,
- ability to cope with difficult situations,
- calm disposition - a friendly atmosphere must prevail between the crew during work,
- skill work remotely from home and loved ones,
- good physical condition.
Working on an oil platform can give a lot of satisfaction. Earnings vary -depending on the function performed. However, a platform employee can count on a number of allowances: including night work or exercise professional duties outside the home.
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