who’s recruiting soon???

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March 9, 2008 at 8:33 am #1354

chrisb85
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any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Hi everyone,
I seem to be in the same position as everyone else seeking a trainee job.I have an HND electrical/electronic eng and i also sponsored myself through full European offshore survival and medical.Ive been phoning,emailing and sending paper c.v’s to most Aberdeen based rov operating companies since sept 07.Ive managed to have a face to face and also a telephone interview since with no joy due to lack of practical experience!I have been working for a rail maintenance company for the past couple of years carrying out track maintenance duties.I have recently changed job internally to my current role as Trainee Signaling Technician.We maintain and fault find on all electrical+mechanical signaling equipment by use of schematic diagrams various testing apparatus and of course teamwork!!Ive been doing this for a few months now with an in-house practical maintenance course completed.

I would much rather be working offshore within the rov industry though!Various reasons including higher earning potential with decent time off! The main question is whether an rov course would benefit my chances of employment within recognized company or just keep applying the way i have?

Any advice and guidance would be great.thanks

P.S Does anyone know who would be recruiting for trainees at present or near future??

thanks chris
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March 9, 2008 at 9:35 am #16544

luckyjim37
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I would not get to worried at the moment. Over the next few months I would guess everyone will be recruiting.

There are the big players:
Acergy
SS7
Fugro/Rovtech
Technip
Sonsub
Oceaneering.

then the not so big guys:
Hallin Marine
STS
ISS
Allseas

Or even and this will probably get a negative reaction
Omega resources
Mansell Recruitment

Which are recruitment agencies for a couple of the larger companies.

I would say at least one of them would take you with a HND there are a lot of guys appearing offshore a lot less qualified than you at the moment.

March 9, 2008 at 2:58 pm #16545

chrisb85
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thanks very much,will keep trying

March 18, 2008 at 2:34 pm #16546

backeyeburner
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Keep at it bud, with your quals its only matter of time.

March 18, 2008 at 4:54 pm #16547

HairgriP
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Silly question,

most of the above already have my resume but who are ISS and STS??

Cheers! ❓ ❓

March 18, 2008 at 6:28 pm #16548

Ewan McKen
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I typed ‘ISS ROV’ and ‘STS ROV’ into Google.

And these were the first hits:

http://www.integratedsubsea.co.uk/rov.htm

http://www.stsrov.com/

But if you want to work with ROVs you should be able to figure out something this obvious for yourself.

Regards,
INN05

March 18, 2008 at 7:41 pm #16549

HairgriP
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Cheers INNO5,

Was a little busy at the time and thought it would be quicker to post on here than use google! As i said cheers, i’ll have a look now.

Regards,
Grippy

April 10, 2008 at 8:20 pm #16550

chrisb85
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Thanks again everyone,

I received an unsuccessful letter from Fugro,must not match their criteria.

Will keep trying!
🙂

April 10, 2008 at 10:32 pm #16551

Scott Beveridge
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Chrisb85,

Once you’re "in" don’t expect much time off!!!! 😆 😆

April 14, 2008 at 3:52 pm #16552

J Deans
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Thanks again everyone,

I received an unsuccessful letter from Fugro,must not match their criteria.

Will keep trying!
🙂

It is more likely that more people with more qualifications and experience are applying.

i.e. half the royal Air Force!

April 14, 2008 at 9:43 pm #16553

TheProphet
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Stay clear of STS unless you have recently purchased a new kevlar jacket!
Even that might not keep the knifes out! 😀
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