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  • #962
    mudflap
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    i am looking for the best countries where a rookie can really get in and learn the job as a tech. i have read on here that the UK and US have a lot of companies that hire new guys. i have been approached by a few companies, while i am still in classes, out of brazil, us and norway. aside from the vista issue, which country would be the one to really look at for learning, not making coffee. i am a piss poor coffee maker as i dont drink the stuff. i have a technical background; retired US navy fire controlman (weapons electronic repair) with fiber and mini/micro repair schools and experience along with the typical navy lifesaving and firefighting skills.
    Thanks in advance.

    #13609
    Ray Shields
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    If you are American, the logical choice would be Oceaneering. If you were to try and get jobs with other ROV companies such as in the UK, you would be expected to live here – it is very rare that they will take on a trainee that does not already live in teh counntry their office is in.

    What classes are you doing that companies are approaching you for work? Be wary of any offer of work, many companies will try and take advantage of anyone desperate to start in ROVs by paying them piss poor money. Also be wary of any training schools that guarantee or promise you work on completion of your course. They hardly ever do.

    #13610
    mudflap
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    Ray, thanks for the reply. the companies are Fugro worldwide, SubSea 7 and Oceaneering Houston. The biggest concern it seems was travel. although not an interview per say, they did ask a lot of questions relating to working with others without indepth tech support and my ability to travel without having to worry about being home constantly or on a regular basis. the class is taught at a local technical school in america and is endorsed by the IMCA (i think thats the correct initials). it is a basic run through of the electronics, hydraulics and deck manuvuers needed to safely get the ROV into and out of the water and where to look for any needed repairs. it is more of a course to familiarize those without ROV handling experience but with the background from electronics and other technical background. there is piloting and handling week and a class for building an ROV to get a more hands on approach to the basic systems.

    #13611
    Ray Shields
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    Just so you are aware IMCA are basically a group of companies that got together and defined standards for different things – one of them being a "specification" as to what an ROV Pilot, Senior Pilot and SUpervisor should be capable of.

    Be wary of any school that says they are IMCA "certified" or issue anything that says you are now IMCA certified.

    IMCA have written a standard, they do not endorse any particulat training or school anywhere in the world – they have a constant battle to stop schools adverticing themselves as such. Its a good way of legitimising a school, makes them sound official when they in fact not.

    What the school CAN do, is write a course based on the IMCA Guidelines. Therefore, doing their course you should meet the guidelines of IMCA. This is NOT the same as IMCA endorsing any course.

    Just so you are aware.

    As I said, location is the big key for who would be willing to take you on., If you live in America you will struggle to get any UK companies to take you on. Hence you should chase the companies local to you.

    #13612
    aquarius
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    paying them piss poor money. .

    How much is piss poor aprox.?

    #13613
    mudflap
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    Ray you are correct about the "certified" part. i misquoted. the school follows the guidlines and competency schemes of IMCA and other industry associations. 😳

    #13614
    Ray Shields
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    Ray you are correct about the "certified" part. i misquoted. the school follows the guidlines and competency schemes of IMCA and other industry associations. 😳

    Maybe one of the better schools then 😆

    Piss poor? err, $100-200 a day?

    #13615
    Maurice Onuoha
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    Like Ray siad, oceaneering is your best bet since they are desperate looking for hands. Their Dubia office do take people from states but be ready to do some traveling and to work in Africa. Good luck

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