re: Offshore Jobs - Where to start

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from what i know T2 training is just basicaly a safety coourse that they send you to usually after you are already hired, or may be required when going to certain platform. i know when i worked offshore they sent a few guys to take that class basically because they would be doing some work on un-manned platforms. don't think taking that will give you much chance at getting job than not. Technical schools around here offer PTEC degrees and some offer offshore specific PTEC degrees. thats what you should get into if you want to get into operations offshore

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Thanks. I was thinking those courses were just mandatory safety & 'refresher' courses for anyone going offshore.


What I am learning about offshore /oil work is that many of the skills are so unique that it isn't just so cut & dried with training.


With CDL's the path to a job is straightforward . Obtain CDL's through Academy & apply for local delivery(beverage/food,waste,etc..) until you find a company who will hire with no experience. Get 6 months or 1 year experience & other opportunities will open.


Offshore it seems that one must 'know', 'blow' or 'talk to' someone to get on. I would prefer my resume/skill/certificates to talk instead. Otherwise I doubt if my application will stand out among the other 10,000 guys with no experience.


So it looks like Welding or Process Technology are among the best(non 4 year degree) routes to offshore marketability.