Roustabout Jobs - Entry Level Rigging Jobs

Roustabout jobs and Assistant Roustabout are considered the most common entry level positions on an offshore oil rig. The work conditions are challenging and physical fitness is a very important requirement. Many of the Roustabouts will work long hours comprising of twelve hour shifts for up to three weeks in length.

Duties of a Roustabout
The duties of a Roustabout are varied and very physical in nature. In this position, you will be required to clean and paint the rig which is a job with no end. You will also be required to help the Mudman with the mixing and drilling of mud and will help the crane operators with moving of equipment and supplies on the deck and around the rig.

Qualifications and Certifications
While this is a challenging position, it does not require any previous experience and very little in the way of qualifications, particularly for those looking to find employment in North America. Some of the companies employing Roustabouts will consider paying for the certifications that you will need before you take the position, so it is an ideal foot in the door with very little outlay in finances. All that is required by the recruitment personnel is a good attitude and a desire to work hard. The courses that you will have to undertake before you start your first contract will include a medical certificate, survival certificate and an underwater escape training certificate for helicopters. After completing your courses, you will also be required to do an in-house safety training induction course.

It's important to remember that different countries have different requirements when it comes to certification required. In certain countries and even in the States, you may be required to complete your certifications prior to even applying for a position. This doesn't always guarantee that you will be employed and can result in a substantial financial outlay. It is always a good idea to research which companies are employing and what their personal requirements are before you spend any money on certification.

The Emphasis is on Physical Fitness
When making your application, also remember that this is a physical, labour intensive position that you are applying for. Always include any work experience which was physical in nature. Don't worry to much about qualifications unless you have been informed that that is what they are looking for, because usually it is of less importance to the recruiters than your physical ability to do the job.
Roustabout jobs are not difficult to find as advancement within crews takes place fast and there are always new openings coming available, but remember that the rewards are only in relation to the effort that you put in and that you will be expected to do your fair share and learn continually in order to be a viable part of your offshore oil rig crew.

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