Onshore, literally means 'on the shore', so working on the mainland. The opposite word, offshore, comes up often in the engineering sector. This is because the Netherlands has many oil rigs where raw materials are extracted from the earth. However, a lot of raw material is extracted onshore these days. There are even onshore rigs, which basically operate the same as their offshore sibling. But what exactly does an onshore job entail?
To work offshore, you usually need to bring more experience with you. You are taken to work by helicopter and make 12-hour days. But what exactly do you do if you don't have that experience yet? You can then choose to gain more experience onshore. However, this by no means always means that onshore jobs are for beginners. Onshore jobs can also require professionals who have a lot of experience, for example in handling heavy machinery or specific equipment.
Unlike working offshore, you have more flexibility in your working hours. For example, you can choose to work the standard working hours of 8 hours a day for 5 days a week. This has the advantage that your work days are shorter than working offshore. However, this does mean you have less time off, which is only on weekends.
Another advantage is the working conditions and comfort on land. At sea, for instance, weather conditions are a lot rougher. It is cooler at sea, the wind blows harder and you are more easily affected by a potential storm. Onshore work is on the mainland, therefore you are less affected by this weather. Another advantage is that you drive yourself to and from work, and consequently you can sleep in your own bed.
However, these advantages do have a significant drawback. Because working conditions and times offshore are less favourable, pay is usually better here. If you opt for an onshore job, you may miss out on a higher salary for the comfort of the job. This is a trade-off that technical staff have to make for themselves.
Konekta Group is always looking for talented technical staff, including in the onshore sector. You can view our onshore vacancies on this page. Is the onshore vacancy of your dreams not listed? Send an open application or sign up for our job alert to be immediately informed of our new vacancies. Are you looking for technical staff for (onshore) activities? Then click here to submit a request.
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