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re: OT Offshoremen - HSE Question Included
Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:00 pm to onelochevy
Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:00 pm to onelochevy
quote:Sounds like it's good enough for emailing in assignments.
The WiFi isn't terrible, but it's not great. Good for surfing and chatting, but you can forget about any kind of video streaming
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Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:05 pm to Genius_Mofo
quote:
Sounds like it's good enough for emailing in assignments.
Definitely.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:16 pm to Genius_Mofo
Graduated with my associates from NSU in Safety Technology 13 years ago and got hired as an operator by a major. I continued going there to get the bachelors and associates in Petroleum Technology now that the company was paying for it. Transitioned into HES after 3 years in Ops.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:43 pm to LSUOFFSHORE
quote:Good deal. I spent the last 4 years as a Project Manager for an onshore petroleum service company, and 10 years before that a police officer.
Graduated with my associates from NSU in Safety Technology 13 years ago and got hired as an operator by a major. I continued going there to get the bachelors and associates in Petroleum Technology now that the company was paying for it. Transitioned into HES after 3 years in Ops.
I didn't shoot any dogs.
Life got crazy and I had to move and switch gears. But I bring with me some DEQ certs from my current job and some interesting skillsets and certs from my previous one. I'm open to any other input anyone has. Thanks guys.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:45 pm to Genius_Mofo
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Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:48 pm to DeepwaterGoMer
quote:Shelf life no good? I've heard that, but can you explain why? Older rigs/equipment versus newer MODUs?
Whatever role you are looking for or start in dedicate yourself to getting a job in deepwater.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:54 pm to Genius_Mofo
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Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:58 pm to Genius_Mofo
This company is looking for a safety tech:
personnel@sontheimeroffshore.com
Safety@sontheimeroffshore.com
SONOCO
personnel@sontheimeroffshore.com
Safety@sontheimeroffshore.com
SONOCO
Posted on 7/28/14 at 8:03 pm to Genius_Mofo
If your wanting to be a Safety Inspector who basically conducts prejob tailgate safety meetings and observes jobs and tasks to ensure that safe behaviors and conditions exist, then your degree will not provide you with a distinct advantage over non-degreed individuals. You need experience in the industry - maybe call some offshore companies and ask to speak to someone in their HSE department, and ask them how best to pursue your goal. Just a thought...
Posted on 7/28/14 at 8:32 pm to Genius_Mofo
First off HS&E is not a high paying position offshore You will pretty much be the most hated person on the facility. Your job will be to find what everyone on location is doing wrong. Second, and mot important, your opportunities to move up are almost nil. You will be committing yourself to a mid to low level paying position (wrt to oilfield standards) with very little room for advancement.
Sorry if that sounds harsh but you won't make any more money than most people back on the bank and you will be home half as much.
Sorry if that sounds harsh but you won't make any more money than most people back on the bank and you will be home half as much.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 8:48 pm to redstick13
quote:Nah dude, that's good info. Thanks.
First off HS&E is not a high paying position offshore You will pretty much be the most hated person on the facility. Your job will be to find what everyone on location is doing wrong. Second, and mot important, your opportunities to move up are almost nil. You will be committing yourself to a mid to low level paying position (wrt to oilfield standards) with very little room for advancement.
Sorry if that sounds harsh but you won't make any more money than most people back on the bank and you will be home half as much.
This is all just means to an end. With my transfer credits I was able to close out this AS with just a little work. Even with a minimal courseload, my BSAD is just around the corner.
And I don't mind being hated. Dealt with it for a decade. :p
I just want to get out there and get some time in. That way I can see what's what and figure out the next move.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 8:57 pm to Genius_Mofo
If it means anything I blended the 4 year NS program in with some LSU classes. The experience I gained while working during school was far more valuable. I'm now in a management position overseas working half the year and making very good money.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 9:00 pm to redstick13
Yeah, attending class in person is out of the question, unfortunately. My work schedule has me anywhere from Sulphur to the Atlantic. I did the LSU classes first, bailed, got married, worked and put my wife through school. Now she's a doctor and I'm trying to up my game.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 9:25 pm to redstick13
quote:
First off HS&E is not a high paying position offshore You will pretty much be the most hated person on the facility. Your job will be to find what everyone on location is doing wrong. Second, and mot important, your opportunities to move up are almost nil. You will be committing yourself to a mid to low level paying position (wrt to oilfield standards) with very little room for advancement.
I agree with most of your statement; however, guys won't hate you if you develop and use proper "soft skills" (at least most guys won't). When guys do things unsafe you have to use those instances as an opportunity to "coach" individuals on how to be safe. As far as field advancement, I would gravity towards a safety management position, as opposed to field safety work - you work in a more hospitable environment, plus you have more room for advancement...
Posted on 7/28/14 at 9:49 pm to RDOtiger
I would agree with this. I have been in safety 25+ years. Started in industrial/chemical plants but have been in oilfield 11 years. Safety is safety, about the only difference between the two is that the oilfield is behind the big chemical plants. They are quickly catching up though. Make sure you understand SEMS along with your safety training. It is difficult to get into management but once you do, life is easier. This profession will always provide you opportunities for work, with some background you can go anywhere. I could go on much more but tl;dr
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 7/28/14 at 9:58 pm to Tigerswillprevail
Thanks guys. Keep it coming.
I'm really appreciating the different takes on things.
I'm really appreciating the different takes on things.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 10:01 pm to Genius_Mofo
Ok with offshore just like land you will either have to work contract HSE for a third party company for a while and HOPE to get on with a company typically by sucking lots of arse while on contract at that facility. HSE isn't usually chosen by a degree of education but as a lateral move by the HNIC's buddy or in some cases a well chosen fall guy. As you are aware this is a very sought after position for the same reason you want it, so you have zero responsibility and zero chance of physical effort. Good luck with the brown nosing.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 10:42 pm to Offshore Baller
Actually I'm kind of going in blind. Like I mentioned, it was a quick solution in terms of getting a piece of paper with my name on it.
If I came off like I was was looking for zero responsibility and zero chance of physical effort that totally wasn't the case.
If I came off like I was was looking for zero responsibility and zero chance of physical effort that totally wasn't the case.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 10:49 pm to Genius_Mofo
HSE guys aren't really hated. It's just more they are the HR dept of the offshore world.
They are the RA! RA! corporate flag boy/girl of the offshore world
Like already said, not alot of upper movement to the job.
They are the RA! RA! corporate flag boy/girl of the offshore world
Like already said, not alot of upper movement to the job.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:17 pm to Genius_Mofo
With the background and current training that you have stated I feel confident you can get a job in safety somewhere. As someone posted above, probably third party initially to at least get you noticed. I have found that most folks don't really hate the safety guy, they understand his/her role as well as if they don't do their job they will get replaced with someone who will. Your approach to employees will set the stage for future advancement. You have to ensure employees understand policies then enforce them. In that order, no need to be a dick about it, employees know when they screw up, mainly just don't like being told so. Keep your resume updated and don't be shy to send it out to the majors. They are always looking, just be ready to relocate or travel.
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