Be aware though, that there are plenty of scam sites that are more than willing to take your money in exchange for trying to find you an oil platform position. Yes you will find lots of resources on their websites and in their books, but you can find all the information yourself for free by checking out the forums and asking about the available oil platform jobs and vacancies.

If you're considering a change in career and are looking at the oil and gas industry, then you couldn't have picked a better time. As far as oil platform jobs go there are new projects happening across the globe. There are many projects across North America both onshore drilling jobs and offshore drilling jobs. There is also a huge project under way in the North Sea at the moment. The oil rig recruiters are looking for people who are willing to work in the North Sea on an oil platform. It's not for the feint hearted. The North Sea is treacherous, but every precaution is taken to keep you safe. You just have to have nerves of steel.

The salary you can expect on an offshore oil platform job are good, on average a starting salary would be about $3000 per month. This usually gets paid straight into your bank account, so no agency fees get taken off. The shifts are long and hard. 12 hours at a time for a 3 week stretch. Overtime is expected. The North Sea is far from friendly, but for that kind of money it's definitely worth it.

What can you expect from an oil platform job? Firstly you'll be paid handsomely and you'll come home after your 3 weeks absolutely exhausted. You can expect all your accommodation and food to be paid for by the company. Your cost of getting to and from the oil rig will also be paid by whoever you work for. Most companies have great medical insurance on top of the salary. You can expect to work in the most awful weather be it day or night, you'll discover you have new limits and in the process the North Sea will set you up financially for life.