How long do petroleum engineers work offshore?

How many hours will I work on an oil rig? The usual working shift is 12 hours ‘on’ and 12 hours ‘off’, and many shift patterns are a mixture of both day and night because operations run around the clock with no rig ‘downtime’.

How long do engineers stay on oil rigs?

Normally, from 6 to 12 months, depending on the company and the specific project.

Do petroleum engineers live on oil rigs?

Some Petro engineers (in supervisory role) do spend time in oil rigs. Not all oil rigs are remote! Petro engineers are commonly found in refineries and other related facilities too.

Do petroleum engineers have to work offshore?

Working Conditions Petroleum engineers work in the United States, on offshore rigs, and in foreign countries. Engineers involved in production can expect to work irregular hours, because most wells run day and night. Many jobs in oil production require engineers to move every few years.

Is there a future for petroleum engineers?

Job Outlook Employment of petroleum engineers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Oil prices will be a major determinant of employment growth.

Do some offshore oil rig workers stay on rig several months?

Workers on offshore rigs are always evacuated in the event of severe storms. Notes the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): “Many oilfield workers are away from home for weeks or months at a time.

How many months a year do oil rig workers work?

Many people who work oil rigs average, over the course of a year, 6 months of work and 6 months of down time. Because many work locations are remote the employer provides your room and board.

What is the average salary of an oil rig worker?

Oil Rig Worker Salary

	Annual Salary	Hourly Wage
Top Earners	$130,000	$62
75th Percentile	$90,000	$43
Average	$75,511	$36
25th Percentile	$32,000	$15

Do oil rigs have gyms?

Despite the tight space oil platforms also have various amenities such as gyms, pool tables, TV and even cinemas. As with the food, it is essential for the people working on the platform to have the opportunity to unwind and relax, so employers are providing the means.

Is petroleum engineering a dying job?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of petroleum engineers is projected to grow three percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Oil prices will be a major determinant of employment growth. Salaries for petroleum engineers have remained strong as well.

Do you like being on an offshore oil rig for five months?

Five months straight offshore on a rig, with no change of scenery, and nothing new to focus on sounds horrible to me. I would go crazy. No, oil rig operators do not like for people to stay on rigs for such long times. Workers on the rigs have to be fed, provided medical treatment, provided bunk space, etc.

Do Petro engineers work on oil rigs?

Some Petro engineers (in supervisory role) do spend time in oil rigs. Not all oil rigs are remote! Petro engineers are commonly found in refineries and other related facilities too. And not all oil-wells are in the middle of a ocean!

What does a petroleum engineer do?

I consider Petroleum Engineers to be involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas. These activities are carried on physically at oil well sites. However, nowadays large companies will have petroleum engineers work carried on mostly at the office and workers will do the physical work at the well sites.

Can Filipino workers work on offshore rigs without leaving the rig?

I’ve heard stories from the Middle East about Filipino workers (typically cooks and housekeeping personnel) working on offshore rigs for up to two years without leaving the rig. These people are basically indentured servants (slaves), and have very little freedom to do anything about it.