What is a riser and how to become one

Key steps to become a riser

1. Explore riser education requirements

   Most common riser degrees

   High School Diploma

   31.3 %

   Bachelor's

   28.1 %

   Associate

   9.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific riser skills

   Skills	Percentages
   API	54.53%
   Gas Meters	45.47%

3. Research riser duties and responsibilities

   • Gain knowledge of TTR, SCR and flexible risers.
   • Help develop system configurations and specifications for the production and drilling TTR system.
   • Addressed CVA comments for the extreme event analysis, fatigue analysis, and interference analysis for Helix/Phoenix/GE WellStream.
   • Design and analyze steel catenary risers (SCR) for use on various offshore host facilities with FEA model.

4. Prepare your riser resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your riser resume.

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5. Apply for riser jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a riser job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams