With the uncertainty in the offshore oil and gas industry, offshore oil and gas jobs are getting harder to find. There are varying opinion on what is actually happening in the industry so we looked at what some of the oil industry commentators had to say.
Some feel, that with oil prices high and only set to rise further, growing numbers of people are turning to the oil industry with an eye on oil & gas careers. In the past, this was an unknown industry for people looking to build new careers. Nobody seemed to really care about jobs in the industry although they knew how oil was brought up from the bottom of the ocean and what an oil rig was. This has changes in recent years and offshore oil an gas jobs are being searched for on a daily basis.
So What Oil And Gas Jobs Are Available?
Operators comprise the largest number of oil careers within the offshore oil industry. They are involved in operating the various control systems and equipment in other sectors such as drilling and engineering. To be employed in these roles you will required to have a degree and some experience on oil rigs. At the moment there are not that many jobs at this level as there have been retrenchments in this area. However, the oil and gas industry is in constant flux so you never know when a job is going to open up. Your best bet is to keep on visiting the offshore oil and gas jobs websites and blogs and to look at the forums.
You will find that the offshore oil and gas jobs that become vacant are usually filled by the guys who move quickly. So if you dream is to become employed in an offshore oil and gas jobs then now’s the time to keep your eyes peeled.










































To whom it may concern
My name is Jonathan Letzler,im a 29year old South African who has completed his Class 2,DMT,Oxygen administration,as well as my Ship Captains medic course in Durban South Africa,and I also recently completed my offshore survival course in Cape Town early this year.
I realize that i dont have alot experience working with a company as most of the divers out there looking for work,but i know that im more determined than all of them to succeed in this field what ever it takes.I will work 7day weeks,365days a year if that what it will take.I know that i would be a great asset to have onboard and will grow tremendously within the company if given the smallest chance.I know what it takes to succeed,and i know that iv got what it takes and more.All im asking for is a chance to start at the bottom and work my way to the top.
My passion is diving and i love the sea.I really hope you will take five minutes to review my curriculum vitae,and give me feed back and what i need to improve on,i know you must have thousands of cvs but i hope you will take a chance on me and let me prove how hard i work,and how fast i learn. Guaranteed you will not be disappointed.
Please find attachment with my curriculum vitae,aswell as the certificates that i achieved while on course in Durban and Capetown.i have only included the vital and more important certificates but please should you require the others do not hesitate to contact me via email or telephone.
Thank you so much for your time,and i really hope that i will be conceded for any vacancies that you may have available. Hope that i will hear from you soon with any advice that you may have.
Kind Regards
Jonathan Letzler
RICARDO S. FLORES
Mobile no. 0097150-806-8081
United Arab Emirates
Email:ricdrahcir@yahoo.com
Career objective
To seek employment that is closely aligned to my knowledge. And I am interested for further enhancement while contributing to the growth and success of the company.
WORK EXPERIENCES :
January 26, 2006 – Present HYDRAULIC PUMP TECHNICIAN
HYDROLINK CO. LTD.
P.O. Box 21327 Port Khalid
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Duties and responsibilities:
Responsible to repair of all hydraulic pumps, motors, gears, cylinders and all types of hydraulic valves.
Repair and assemble/disassemble all kinds of hydraulic pumps and motor close loop and open loop like denison,sauer danfoss, Rexroth, Vickers, sauer Sundstrand, eaton uchida, hydromatic, parker, Kawasaki, hitachi, lendi especially hagglunds motor compact and Viking motor series with pressure testing.
Installation and commissioning of Sauer Danfoss piston pump for the steering system of Hercules Whaleshark Rig.
Installation and testing of pressure control valve of jacking system in dregging – Boskalis Company.
Flushing of engine oil pipeline of US Navy vessel US Comstock in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
Installation of brakebond jacking for Rig Algwefat in Abu Dhabi NDC Company.
Procedures, objectives, technical problems and possible solutions
Using ISO standard graphic symbols, prepare and revise fluid power circuit
Responsible for setting up and testing fluid power system and components under operating condition and obtain data for development, standardization and quality
Responsible for recommending modification to existing and component to improve further performance
Power system assemble/disassemble and replacing seal kit of directional control valves and pressure testing, repairing cylinder/replacing seal kit and pressure testing
April 1997-January 2006 HYDRAULIC PUMP MECHANIC
Trans-system Hydraulic & Equipment Supply
Rizal Ave., Caloocan City, Phils.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Servicing and Pressure testing of Unit
Repair, assemble and disassemble all defective pumps in excavator backhoe like; Caterpillar, Samsung, Kumatsu, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Payloader, Ingersoll, Rand, Boomag, Transit Mixer, Yutani Poclain and Pressure Testing of unit.
Work shop repairing of all hydraulic pumps and motor
Assemble and test equipment, component parts and finish products under direction of testing and assembly supervisor
Performs high pressure testing of hydraulic tubes and hoses
Records test data accurately, prepare test report, complete documentation and maintains test equipment
Skilled in the use of hand and power tools,
Knowledge to operate hydraulic equipment
Ability to assemble, disassemble and test various tools and assemblies
Experienced in working in machine shop environment,
Ability to document all tests.
Hydraulic cylinder repair and pressure testing.
Overhauling And Testing Of Hydraulic Cylinder
Stripping off complete cylinder assembly, inspection of internal part of the cylinder
Prepare inspection report for all above parts
Renewal of cylinder seal kit nickel chrome plating of piston rod, assemble back cylinder with new seal kit and test the cylinder to recommended working pressure
February 1995-March 1997 ENGINE MECHANIC
Trans-System Industries
Araneta Ave., Quezon City
Philippines
Duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for tuning and diagnoses,overhauls and repairs operating parts
And systems such as valves, timing system, carbonators, cooling systems, exhaust and emission system
Repair, overhaul, turn drum and rotor and adjust brake and anti lock braking system, mounting and balancing of tires
Diagnoses and repairs steering system, P/S pump gears, racks and pinion system, Ball joint, control arm and etc.
Performs safety checks and repair on all fleet vehicle
Diagnose and repair engine such as kumatsu (6D105, PC200-O3-O5-01), Isuzu (4BC-01’4BC-02) Hitachi (UHO7-01, -02-03, 07) And Kawasaki Etc.
PERSONAL DATA:
Age : 34
Date of Birth : November 03, 1974
Civil status : Married
Language : English, Tagalog, Cebuano.
Visa status : Residence Visa
Visa Expiry : August 2010
Passport No : QQ0943705
I hereby certify that all statement and information on my application are true and correct; no attempt has been made and conceals or withholds pertinent information.
RICARDO FLORES