I was just wondering if anyone had any information about the Interview process or Physical exam at ENSCO. This is for the Position of DPO Trainee.
Also a friend of mine is talking to Atwood about a DPO Trainee with them. Anyone know about the interview or Physical process with them?
Thank you.
[QUOTE=Matesvensk;123214]I was just wondering if anyone had any information about the Interview process or Physical exam at ENSCO. This is for the Position of DPO Trainee.
Also a friend of mine is talking to Atwood about a DPO Trainee with them. Anyone know about the interview or Physical process with them?
Thank you.[/QUOTE]
Heart Rate, Heart Rate, Heart Rate. Thats all you need to know, if you have run a day in your life and are not morbidly obese, and you can walk around with your heart rate staying under a set mark (age and weight), then you should be ok. Also, a back stress test is the other difficult part.
[QUOTE=PDCMATE;123274]Heart Rate, Heart Rate, Heart Rate. Thats all you need to know, if you have run a day in your life and are not morbidly obese, and you can walk around with your heart rate staying under a set mark (age and weight), then you should be ok. Also, a back stress test is the other difficult part.[/QUOTE]
Ok great, I’m in good shape, so that’s good to know. So just the normal target heart rate for my age group? Shouldn’t be hard.
I have had back surgery 5 years ago ( completely fine now, snowboard, mountain bike, and am very active) I have been cleared for offshore work with no restrictions by my doctor, however I feel this May be an issue. I have been told many times that I am no more likely to have future back issues than someone who hasn’t had surgery. Do you think they just hear surgery and say no way!? Or do they look at the individual to see if they are capable? What do you think? I know you or anyone reading may not know, but opinions are helpful.
And to those who think I’m crazy for going offshore with having back surgery (I’m not paralyzed or in any pain just so you know) would you say the same to someone who was asking about knee surgery? I’m 100% fine… Just my medical records say surgery :(. )
Thank you very much.
also, anything you would keep in mind for the interviews? And tough questions to look out for?
[QUOTE=Matesvensk;123278]Ok great, I’m in good shape, so that’s good to know. So just the normal target heart rate for my age group? Shouldn’t be hard.
I have had back surgery 5 years ago ( completely fine now, snowboard, mountain bike, and am very active) I have been cleared for offshore work with no restrictions by my doctor, however I feel this May be an issue. I have been told many times that I am no more likely to have future back issues than someone who hasn’t had surgery. Do you think they just hear surgery and say no way!? Or do they look at the individual to see if they are capable? What do you think? I know you or anyone reading may not know, but opinions are helpful.
And to those who think I’m crazy for going offshore with having back surgery (I’m not paralyzed or in any pain just so you know) would you say the same to someone who was asking about knee surgery? I’m 100% fine… Just my medical records say surgery :(. )
Thank you very much.
also, anything you would keep in mind for the interviews? And tough questions to look out for?[/QUOTE]
Your back surgery may scare the company a little bit. I do not know the extent of your surgery, but that could hurt your chances. I know thats not what you want to hear, but these companies take as much protection as they can on people who could be susceptible to back or re-occuring injuries.
[QUOTE=Matesvensk;123278]Ok great, I’m in good shape, so that’s good to know. So just the normal target heart rate for my age group? Shouldn’t be hard.
I have had back surgery 5 years ago ( completely fine now, snowboard, mountain bike, and am very active) I have been cleared for offshore work with no restrictions by my doctor, however I feel this May be an issue. I have been told many times that I am no more likely to have future back issues than someone who hasn’t had surgery. Do you think they just hear surgery and say no way!? Or do they look at the individual to see if they are capable? What do you think? I know you or anyone reading may not know, but opinions are helpful.
And to those who think I’m crazy for going offshore with having back surgery (I’m not paralyzed or in any pain just so you know) would you say the same to someone who was asking about knee surgery? I’m 100% fine… Just my medical records say surgery :(. )
Thank you very much.
also, anything you would keep in mind for the interviews? And tough questions to look out for?[/QUOTE]
it won’t matter one bit how you feel if the clinic doing your MRI doesn’t like the look the look of the images. they will give their opinion to Ensco and then Ensco will decide whether they want to continue. That was my impression of the hiring process for all the major drilling contractors.
As far as the technical interview process for Ensco goes, Darren Hedley is a dick. No point in dancing around the issue; it is that simple.
If you are neither a KP grad w/i last 5 yrs or a recipient of SSOP w/i last 5 yrs I wish you good luck.
[QUOTE=Johnny Canal;123298]it won’t matter one bit how you feel if the clinic doing your MRI doesn’t like the look the look of the images. they will give their opinion to Ensco and then Ensco will decide whether they want to continue. That was my impression of the hiring process for all the major drilling contractors.
As far as the technical interview process for Ensco goes, Darren Hedley is a dick. No point in dancing around the issue; it is that simple.
If you are neither a KP grad w/i last 5 yrs or a recipient of SSOP w/i last 5 yrs I wish you good luck.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, it’s frustrating knowing that I’m fine, and they are the ultimate authority when it comes to a job. Do you know of companies that aren’t as strict? Or anyone who has had back problems and has gotten a job?
as far as Darren Hedley goes, do you know what he asks? And what is ssop? (I obviously don’t have it if I don’t know… But curious)
Thank you all
[QUOTE=Matesvensk;123301]Yeah, it’s frustrating knowing that I’m fine, and they are the ultimate authority when it comes to a job. Do you know of companies that aren’t as strict? Or anyone who has had back problems and has gotten a job?
as far as Darren Hedley goes, do you know what he asks? And what is ssop? (I obviously don’t have it if I don’t know… But curious)
Thank you all[/QUOTE]
i think that MRIs are SOP at lots of drillers and big boat operators (but SOPs deviate or simply get bypassed when they desperately need a billet filled, licensed or not). what i observed just a few months ago was multiple new hires who had declared previous injuries and surgical repairs on their application still getting scan after scan at the imaging clinic. they were given a thumbs down or a “questionable” by clinic based on MRI, even though they were still working as roustabout, roughneck, etc. on land rigs. that eval went to company who told those specific individuals to get letter from surgeon who performed each and every surgery to vouch for the current condition of the former patient, or simply told them bye bye.
just imagine how difficult that can be if you moved, don’t keep good records, etc. i don’t think physicians these days are likely to vouch for your condition w/o a face to face apptmt.
after doing everything i could to schedule an interview w/Hedley at a time when i was not working (at the time working as mate on a car carrier), he insisted on calling me when i was standing watch on the last day of the US port rotation about 4 hrs before we sailed for the Suez. he couldn’t wait one more hour to let me call him at 1500 CST. the DPO trainee job was cancelled few days later.
ironically, i was offered a full DPO slot (even though no cert a few months back) by Ensco while i was waiting for ship assignment at what I believe to be a better company than Ensco. as much as i wanted to tell Ensco to f$&! off, i didn’t.
My current employer emailed me knowing I was at sea and gave me plenty of flexibility to call them from satellite phone, that’s a hell of a lot more than i can say for Darren Hedley. maybe if you are completely unemployed, sitting on the couch with a phone glued to your ear your schedule will work for Darren.
[B]Strategic Sealift Officer Program (SSOP)[/B]
[QUOTE=Johnny Canal;123302]i think that MRIs are SOP at lots of drillers and big boat operators (but SOPs deviate or simply get bypassed when they desperately need a billet filled, licensed or not). what i observed just a few months ago was multiple new hires who had declared previous injuries and surgical repairs on their application still getting scan after scan at the imaging clinic. they were given a thumbs down or a “questionable” by clinic based on MRI, even though they were still working as roustabout, roughneck, etc. on land rigs. that eval went to company who told those specific individuals to get letter from surgeon who performed each and every surgery to vouch for the current condition of the former patient, or simply told them bye bye.
just imagine how difficult that can be if you moved, don’t keep good records, etc. i don’t think physicians these days are likely to vouch for your condition w/o a face to face apptmt.
after doing everything i could to schedule an interview w/Hedley at a time when i was not working (at the time working as mate on a car carrier), he insisted on calling me when i was standing watch on the last day of the US port rotation about 4 hrs before we sailed for the Suez. he couldn’t wait one more hour to let me call him at 1500 CST. the DPO trainee job was cancelled few days later.
ironically, i was offered a full DPO slot (even though no cert a few months back) by Ensco while i was waiting for ship assignment at what I believe to be a better company than Ensco. as much as i wanted to tell Ensco to f$&! off, i didn’t.
My current employer emailed me knowing I was at sea and gave me plenty of flexibility to call them from satellite phone, that’s a hell of a lot more than i can say for Darren Hedley. maybe if you are completely unemployed, sitting on the couch with a phone glued to your ear your schedule will work for Darren.
[B]Strategic Sealift Officer Program (SSOP)[/B][/QUOTE]
Wow, like I have said before and so many other people. Stay away from Ensco and Noble, offering someone a DPO spot with out any DP Certificate is bad practice and the reason this industry is going to suffer from lack of experience very soon.