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Offshore jobs: A world of opportunities!
Do you want to work offshore? Jobwave is the maritime job board with a wide range of offshore jobs at top companies. Did you know there are over 200,000 offshore jobs in the UK, of which over 84,000 are in Scotland? These range from oil rig jobs to building and maintaining new offshore wind farms in the North Sea. With an attractive work schedule and a good salary, offshore work is an appealing choice for your seacareer.
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What is offshore work?
As the name suggests, it is working offshore, or off the coast. It refers to jobs at sea, usually on a rig or laying pipelines and cables. You can work on an oil or gas rig, in offshore wind energy, or in the transportation of fuel and electricity to land via pipes and cables.
Most offshore jobs follow a 2-weeks-on, 2-weeks-off rotation schedule (a 2-2 system), where you work a 12-hour shift on-site (followed by 12 hours off). Transport to and from the location is usually done by helicopter or, in some cases, by vessel. Because offshore work is often physically demanding and technically complex, offshore companies are constantly seeking qualified personnel. There are also plenty of offshore vacancies for beginners or people without formal education.
Oil rig jobs
In offshore, the majority work on or around oil rigs. It is by far the largest sector within offshore. On an oil rig, fossil fuels such as oil and gas are extracted through drilling. You often work far offshore, such as in the North Sea off the coast of Aberdeen. Oil rig jobs are physically demanding and must be performed in all weather conditions. Due to its challenging nature, offshore workers are on-site for a maximum of 2-3 weeks, followed by 2-3 weeks off onshore.
There is always high demand for technical personnel such as engineers, riggers, and welders to operate, maintain, and repair machinery and cranes. In addition, there are many maritime jobs for support roles that perform diving, maintenance, or crane operations with support vessels. If you're interested, there are always plenty of oil rig jobs. You will find many of these offshore jobs in Aberdeen.
Working in offshore wind farms
There is a lot of investment in offshore wind energy in the North Sea. By 2030, Denmark, Germany, and The Netherlands will have an integrated wind energy system, and by 2050 Belgium, Norway, and the UK will be included. This will create many new offshore jobs, both for installing and maintaining wind turbines, as well as for transporting electricity to land through cables buried in the seabed.
Unlike working on an oil rig, working in offshore wind takes place near the coast. A major advantage is that you are usually only at sea during the day and home in the evening. Above all, you are working on renewable energy toward a sustainable future!
Find offshore jobs at Jobwave
With a wide range of offshore jobs, there is always a suitable position for you. Whether you are interested in offshore work as a technician, mechanic, or in a supporting role on an oil rig or wind farm, you will find the best offshore vacancies here. Find offshore jobs that match your skills and ambitions and take the next step in your seacareer.
On JobWave, you'll find detailed information about every job, including the requirements and salary. Create a free profile and receive updates on new vacancies that match your profile and preferences. Also, check out our pages with seafaring jobs, inland shipping jobs, shore-based jobs, or simply browse all available positions. Use our platform to explore your career opportunities in offshore jobs in the UK and in Europe.
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At JobWave, we connect maritime professionals with top companies and offer offshore vacancies that match your skills and career goals. Whether you're just starting or looking for the next step in your career, JobWave is the platform for working in the offshore sector.