Tips to Consider When Hiring an Offshore Well Company

Offshore well intervention companies experience significant benefits of hiring employees overworking with contracted, local labor. These five tips should be considered before deciding on an offshore oil and gas crewing contract:

Cost

Hiring your workers will generally cost more upfront; however, it saves money in the long run by enabling you to create a stable workforce with improved morale. Employing domestic workers may seem like a way to offset some of these costs. Still, domestic crews are often subject to frequent turnover due to lifestyle or financial reasons, leading to costly downtime.

An offshore worker familiar with the rig’s layout has experience spending weeks at sea without significant land-based distractions, making such people better suited for extended time away from home. An offshore worker paid directly by the company also does not have to worry about receiving large sums of money before payday, further reducing the potential for loss or theft. As a result of these factors, workers are less likely to leave their position early, which puts your well-completion schedule at greater risk.

Skill Set

Offshore well companies are often required to hire specific classes of employees for each project depending on its location and nature. For example, an offshore rig off some coastal regions will require specialized drilling services due to the harsh weather conditions. Hiring local crews may seem like the easiest solution. However, it is best practice to bring your teams that already possess experience working in your area as they are far more likely to succeed.

A PRT offshore worker familiar with the conditions and layout of your rig’s equipment will have an easier time working in this environment than a contracted worker who may not have prior experience or training in this area. Offshore workers hired directly by the company are typically required to complete additional safety training before beginning work.

Offshore contract drillers that are paid based on production instead of hourly wages emphasize reaching goals that have been shown to increase productivity while reducing turnover rates.

Quality

Hiring oil and gas rig employees from local labor pools can lead to quality issues due to cultural differences, language barriers, etc. These employees are also typically part of a multi-cultural workforce that is more adaptable to various working conditions offshore.

Security

Although security standards vary between countries, most offshore crews will encounter similar living arrangements when on-site with you; however, most contracted employees live in boarding houses close to the rig where the individuals are at greater risk of contracting illnesses or being exposed to other unsanitary conditions. This is not the case for your employees, who are trained to follow specific safety precautions at all times.

Onshore well companies may lack this benefit due to limited resources and turnover rates. Still, offshore workers should be able to provide their transportation, which means they can commute safely instead of depending on public modes of transportation or walking long distances in hazardous weather conditions. Ensure you look into the factors above prior to engaging an offshore well company for a project at your site.