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Offshore technicians work for the oil and gas industry, installing, testing and maintaining a variety of equipment. They are also known as process operation technicians or maintenance technicians.
Offshore technicians work in the following areas:
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
As an offshore technician, you are paid a basic 'on call' salary plus a bonus for every day you have to spend offshore. The salary may start at around £18,000 to £25,000, rising to £35,000 a year. Salary increases with the amount of time spent offshore, with average salaries in the region of £40,000 to £50,000 a year.
There may also be additional benefits such as private healthcare and a pension.
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The Engineering Council sets and maintains the standards of the engineering profession in the UK. It does so through 50 professional engineering institutions which are Licensed Members of the Engineering Council.
The Tomorrow’s Engineers website has more information on careers in engineering.
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Cogent
Tel: 01925 515200
E-mail:
info@cogentskills.com
Website:
http://www.cogentskills.com
Twitter:
@cogent_skills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CogentSkills
Cogent is the Sector Skills Council for the science industries.
Energy Institute
Tel: 020 7467 7100
E-mail:
info@energyinst.org
Website:
http://www.energyinst.org
Twitter:
@EnergyInstitute
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Tel: 020 7222 7899
E-mail:
enquiries@imeche.org
Website:
http://www.imeche.org
Twitter:
@IMechE
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/imeche
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
E-mail:
info@oeuk.org.uk
Website:
https://oeuk.org.uk/
Twitter:
@OEUK_
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OffshoreEnergiesUK/
OPITO - My Energy Future
Tel: 01224 787800
E-mail:
reception@opito.com
Website:
http://www.opito.com/future-skills/my-energy-future
Twitter:
@OPITOGlobal
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OPITOglobal
OPITO provides services to the oil and gas industry relating to health and safety, education and skills training.
SPE Aberdeen
E-mail:
info@spe-uk.org
Website:
https://www.spe-aberdeen.org/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SPE.Aberdeen