Roustabout

You could do an engineering operative intermediate apprenticeship before applying to work on offshore rigs.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

More Information

• equivalent entry requirements
• guide to apprenticeships

You may be able to apply directly for jobs if you've got experience and qualifications from engineering, construction or other areas of the oil and gas industry.

Further information

You can find more details about working in the energy industry from MyOilandGasCareer.

You'll need:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to work well with others
• sensitivity and understanding
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• the ability to work well with your hands
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You'll need to:

• complete basic offshore safety training
• be over 18 years of age
• have an offshore medical certificate

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

• cleaning and maintaining the deck and equipment
• using lifting gear to unload supplies from boats
• moving supplies and equipment to storage and work areas
• repairing pumping equipment
• preparing the drilling equipment

You could work on a rig.

Your working environment may be physically demanding, outdoors in all weathers and at height.

You may need to wear protective clothing and safety clothing and use safety equipment.