Go to working, once someone has secured on oil rig jobs, most workers are flown to and from the oil rig by a helicopter. Most workers are employed on a roster that will vary depending on what company (oil rig job contractors/ oil-gas companies) you gain employment with. Most companies realise workers families commitment and ensure that the rosters reflect this. Some rosters include 2 weeks on and 1 week off or 14 days on and 14 days off. Whilst working on the rig, you will be required to both work and live in close confines to other workers. You must be able to get along well with other workers.Due to the dangerous nature of working on oil rig, safety is of utmost importance and all employees must have a good attitude to safety. On arrival to the rig, you will be given a safety induction to ensure that you know what to do in an emergency. The rig also employs fire-fighters and medical staff in case of an emergency and all workers on the rig are trained in this area also.
While you are working on the rig, your living requirements such as food, accommodation and laundry will be catered for. The food that is provided to workers is usually of high quality and is available at number of different times during the day and night. The rigs also provides other facilities for workers such as satellite telephones to keep in contact with family and they may also provide facilities such as pool tables for entertainment when not required for work on the rig.
