re: Offshore Jobs - Where to start

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T2 Refers to a production operator. Its training required to work on safety systems involving production. It's needed, but it wouldn't make or break you getting hired on. A lot of the major companies look for multiple years of experience or a degree of some sort. Being T2 certified already might be appealing to some smaller contract companies because they wouldn't have to pay to send you to training again.

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Thanks a lot. I have learned more in a week searching this site than years of 'casually' asking people I know about offshore/Plant opportunities.

Like I said I'm just trying not to go the 'know' , 'blow' or 'talk to someone' route & wanted to learn about training I could do on my own to get me into the door or make my application stand out among the thousands of others.


For instance I googled entry level offshore training & in Canada they have Maritime Drilling Schools that last a month or so to prepare /'certify' one for even Roustabout/Floorhands,etc.

But it seems Shell/Exxon,etc....... Prefer hiring & training 'their way' even with these entry level jobs(not that I'm particularly interested in those careers ).


My interest is having a marketable skill /certificate (or non 4 year degree) which won't take over a year or 2 to obtain.


Process Technology seems to be the most appealing(with some College the General studies may not be needed).

Welding is another skill /certificate one can obtain or even or heavy equipment/crane operator as well? Diesel Mechanic?

I'm just trying to assess any skills/certificates that one can obtain/ consider for offshore work. To make one marketable.