You mentioned offshore construction.

Does it involves boats, barges etc? Life boats? Radio communication? Helicopters?

How about working conditions such as strong wind, monsoon, wave?

Any heavy lifting?

Wow! I hope they have a senior/mentor to guide you.

The governing regulation shall be SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea).



This post has been edited by New Klang: May 3 2011, 03:28 PM

Regardless of what line you are from, first of all do you love the sea, boats, sailing?

Do you love the colour of money?

Can you live at sea for several months?

I think with your qualification as a civil engineer, you are most appropriate to do offshore installation work which is in the field of structural.

This post has been edited by New Klang: May 3 2011, 03:37 PM

I won't dare to compare OnG salaries with lawyers, accountants, bankers or sales persons who are also getting very high pay. While others work in safe air cond indoors, OnG personnels have to brave the harsh weather/seas, high risk environment, and tight schedules.

Please join OnG industry and you will understand.

The risk are managable. You need to be fit, healthy, outdoor type, can socialise with different races and nationalities.

This post has been edited by New Klang: May 12 2011, 06:47 PM

Wasco is Wah Seong Corporation.

Wasco in Singapore design and build process module.

What do you mean Excel? No straight As?

Yes you should go for the interview and try it out. If I were the interviewer, I will look for the following attributes:-

1. Basic engineering skills and logical thinking
2. Communication skills, ask if you are not sure, don't assume
3. Physically fit and outdoor type
4. From your 8 months experience, you should be able to relate what is the importance, priorities, what improvements can be made and lesson learnt.