BIG HELLO from yet another wanabee

Member Joined: Aug 03, 2010

Hi all

Great forum, very informative, if not just a little negative at the moment.
Before i get a kickin, yes i trawled through the site for answers to my Q's,
been reading threads on here for hours, some good, some bad.
HAPPY to see i fit the profile and tick some of the boxes, if not all, to maybe, if i am very lucky... VERY LUCKY... to pursue a career in this industry.

And thats just what i am going to do.

Slag me off, point and snigger all you like, all you negative old timers as i probably deserve it, but i will give it my best shot.

Already booked on an ROV training course with good company.
Already medically qualified to work offshore, however i must say, if you cant pass this, you should have a word with yourself!
BOSIET booked again with good company
and all above paid for by my pressent employer, which is nice.

IF NOTHING COMES OF IT AT LEAST I WILL BE ABLE TO HOLD MY HEAD UP AND SAY AT LEAST I TRIED.

I can always go and look in other sectors/industries as nuts and bolts are as they say, just nuts and bolts.

Thanks go out to the admin and for ya hard work on a great site. Wink

Member Joined: Aug 16, 2007

Good luck mate...all the best

First off.. on the negative approach sometimes portrayed on this site, this comes about as a result of many peoples experience based on hard knocks. There is nothing nice about this game.

What I like about the OP is they tick all the right boxes.

With regard to your entry attitude.. cool. Stick with it.

There is No.... gimmi a job

No.... I want!!

No.... I can't be bothered to do any research...

Great attitude. I'm sure you'll make it.

Best of luck Thumb Up

Member Joined: Aug 03, 2010

thanks james/trimtank, let the games begin Laughing

Member Joined: Oct 22, 2008

Hi al404,

Good luck. I certainly admire your determination.

Please dont mistake well-intended comments for negative input. The reality of this industry is that getting a start is very hard and for many, impossible. After spending a lot of money on courses that mean very little, many people are left with a piece of paper and no real hope of getting in. Those individuals who have a good technical background (hydraulic/mechanical/electric or electronic) who search the IMCA members page (www.imca-int.com) and identify ROV-operting companies, and who search for and contact these companies and enquire about future taking on of trainees, stand the same or better chance of employment as those who attend self-sponsored courses. The truth is, schools offer the world and accept non-technicals on couse, but the ROV companies are not impressed ith a certificate, especially when they can recruit from the pool of experienced guys available, take guys through an agency or chose technicals from the applicants they have for trainee intakes. Very Happy

I certainly hope you get a break, but please make plans for other employment while you wait as it may take a long time (if ever) to get in.

Member Joined: Dec 17, 2003 Location: Thailand

al404,

Rover22 has pretty much summed it up in regards to schooling. We wish more people would take our advice and TRY to forgo them on the hopes of getting into a company that has a good mentoring program or on-job-training. It really does make a difference of the quality / integrity of a companys' young employees. Getting a job with an ROV company is easier, of course, if one has a bona fide trade related to ROV's in the first place.

Member Joined: Aug 16, 2007

@ rover 22

Very good post, down to earth and very truthful.

Excellent input into a very constructive thread.

Cheers

Member Joined: Aug 03, 2010

Cheers boys Very Happy

all very good gen and all taken on board, still going to to for it thou'

As to having a technical background

23 years as a mechanical maintenance engineer (fitter and supervisor) all mechanical systems, such as, hydraulics, gas turbines and electrical systems in military avaition maintenance fit the picture?

I hope so, if not im buggerd

cheers again, and keep them coming as it all helps Wink

al404 wrote:

As to having a technical background

23 years as a mechanical maintenance engineer (fitter and supervisor) all mechanical systems, such as, hydraulics, gas turbines and electrical systems in military avaition maintenance fit the picture?

Yep! That would do the trick. It won't guarantee you getting a start, but your technical training/experience is in line with what employers will be looking for.

Employers are not looking for people that have no tech background and have simply completed an ROV course at a school. Nor are the ROV crew offshore for that matter!

Member Joined: Dec 17, 2003 Location: Thailand

al404,

Hope the best for ya' mate (dude). We ( the collective ) need the likes of you and yours! When you get a chance, PM me.

Member Joined: Aug 16, 2007

@ al404

Good luck mate, I myself had 24 yrs in the Navy most of that spent on submarines and being a Sonar/Underwater Weapons Artificer.....that took nearly a year to get my foot in the door and a "lucky" break. That was just about 3 yrs ago and it was when the oil prices were through the roof and companies were hiring people.

It is still a hard industry to break into, you have the right background, attitude and proper outlook...you should do great.

Cheers

Member Joined: Aug 03, 2010

hey guys,

thanks for the input

i know there are no free rides in this life and hope lady luck shines down on me

hey, if nothing else at least i will have tried, i can always go back to fixing jets for a living.

I consider myself one of the lucky ones in these difficult times, as i can retrain for a new career and I will get most of the costs back from my pressent employer.

Bless old Aunty Betty, she good for that. Wink

will keep a close eye on you guys, as you seem to be on the pulse

cheers
Al

Al

404? Your last three?

Member Joined: Apr 20, 2009 Location: South East Asia

@rover 22

I was sad but enlightened by the facts. I've been around for quite a while, reading threads,FAQ's etc. I don't have any questions as I read already the answers.

I was one of those who spent money for just a piece of paper, it was too late before I realized but I promised my self to stay around.

I'm still young at the age of 33, holding a diploma in Electronics and Communications Technology, Certificate in Electronic Instrumentation and Control. 5 years in power generating and gold and base metal processing plant, 3 years in maritime industry onboard bulk carrier ships with worldwide destination. Maintenance of hydraulic deck cranes,hydraulic remote control valves,automation of main engine and other essential equipments,communication system etc.

I don't know if there's something for me in the future but at least I try. I'm still onboard now with 5 months contract,presently alongside at port of Lagos Nigeria.

Cheers for alll you guys out there. Razz

Member Joined: Aug 03, 2010

jamesmc wrote:

Al

404? Your last three?

yep thats right, Laughing

sad, but easy to remember after 23 years in the mob
bet you can still remember yours too..