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<\/p>\nCAREERS on oil rigs are often popular with applicants looking for a job that doesn't require a university degree – but offers a good salary.<\/p>\n
From how much oil rig workers earn to what you need to succeed – here's everything you need to know.<\/p>\n
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According to the National Careers Service an oil rig worker or a ''roustabouts'' salary will vary depending on experience.<\/p>\n
Those starting out on an oil rig can expect a salary of \u00a318,000 where as those with more experience can take home up to \u00a330,000.<\/p>\n
It is important not to confuse this salary with that of an offshore drilling worker.<\/p>\n
Although both jobs require individuals to work on an oil rig, they are two separate roles.<\/p>\n
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An oil rig worker will maintain equipment, unload supplies and assist the drilling team.<\/p>\n
Where as an offshore drilling worker will drill for undersea oil and gas.<\/p>\n
The National Careers Service set an offshore drilling workers salary at \u00a320,000 for a starter and \u00a360,000 for those with more experience.<\/p>\n
To become an oil rig worker you will first need to take one of two routes.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The first option available is to apply for an apprenticeship in your local area.<\/p>\n For example, you could do an engineering apprenticeship before applying to work on offshore rigs, such as:<\/p>\n The second route you could choose is to apply directly to a company of your choice – however, this may first require experience and qualifications from engineering, construction or other areas of the oil and gas industry.<\/p>\n To become an offshore drilling worker the process is slightly different – with more options available.<\/p>\n The routes you can follow include:<\/p>\n If you're hoping to attend college in order to gain the necessary qualifications for this role, an engineering related course like a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering may help you to get started.<\/p>\n If you're looking for a role that requires no previous qualifications then becoming an oil rig worker might be the job for you.<\/p>\n Unlike many other careers, generally an oil rig worker does not need any formal qualifications such as GCSE's or A-Levels – this may vary depending on the company you apply to.<\/p>\n However, you will need to complete\u00a0basic offshore safety induction and emergency training course, be over 18 years of age and have an offshore medical certificate.<\/p>\n Your employer will put you through safety training, and with experience, you could become a crane operator, or a roughneck – working on drilling operations.<\/p>\n With even further training, you could become a derrickhand, driller, or be a commercial diver – repairing drill pipes underwater.<\/p>\n The same requirements apply for those hoping to become an offshore drilling worker.<\/p>\n Career progression for offshore drilling workers could see employees working for operating companies with their own exploration and production licences, or for drilling and maintenance contracting companies.<\/p>\n With further experience, you could be promoted from driller to toolpusher or rig manager.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-woman-two-children-died-783276044.jpg\")
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