ECK Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 hi are there any plant fitters on here? ive just got a new job today and guess what im doing! anyway i have a rough idea what i will be doing but would like some real advice on what the job is like in the real world the team i am working for are on-shore drilling experts and i will be mainly working on the drilling rigs well i am from a mechanical background with 13yrs time served i just would like to get some inside info so i know what to expect thanks guys alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 hi are there any plant fitters on here? ive just got a new job today and guess what im doing! anyway i have a rough idea what i will be doing but would like some real advice on what the job is like in the real world the team i am working for are on-shore drilling experts and i will be mainly working on the drilling rigs well i am from a mechanical background with 13yrs time served i just would like to get some inside info so i know what to expect thanks guys alex the main problem that occurs with drilling rigs are the hydraulics, as in piping, joints ect, what size rigs are they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ads Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 roots in the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 the main problem that occurs with drilling rigs are the hydraulics, as in piping, joints ect, what size rigs are they i havent seen any yet i got a quick glimps of one when i went for the interview and it looked like the size of a artic trailer they transport them on low loaders the rigs are callec atlas copco i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 i havent seen any yet i got a quick glimps of one when i went for the interview and it looked like the size of a artic trailer they transport them on low loaders if you know the hieght of the leader i could probably find it, we are using a drilling rig at the moment with a 40mtr leader on it, we have many plant fitters ourselves, and they usualy go from site to site working on various plant, from a small dumper upwards to a 150ton crane;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 if you know the hieght of the leader i could probably find it, we are using a drilling rig at the moment with a 40mtr leader on it, we have many plant fitters ourselves, and they usualy go from site to site working on various plant, from a small dumper upwards to a 150ton crane;) im not too sure what rigs they are but the company is albion drilling http://www.albion-drilling-services.co.uk/piling.htm id appreciate your input gaz;) just so i dont look too much of a idiot on monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 yeah i think we used those for ground checks, they are small compared to the ones we use , i am sure you will do fine mate:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 the plant manager said the exact same thing mate , which got me worried, i hope i get on ok thanks gaz;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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