Your Career

in the Fast Lane.

Transocean
Fast Track Program
Get Revved Up.
Transocean may have the best iron in the industry, but we know its
our talented people who drive our success. The companys Fast
Track program gives our high-octane employees the opportunity to
put the pedal to the metal their career progression and show the
world what you can really do.
Participants, who come from a variety of Youll be supported all along the way by a Fast
backgrounds, are put through an accelerated Track Coordinator who will closely monitor
program of offshore and shore-based training your progression and serve as a mentor.
thats custom-designed based on each persons Youll be regularly evaluated throughout your
experience level and career goals. Youll gain development to ensure your program schedule
exposure to various operations, rig types, is on track or adjusted according to your needs.
equipment, training courses and repair facility
workshops. Graduates are promoted to stand-
alone supervisory positions, including: CAUTION
Driller Barge Supervisor The Fast Track program is an exciting
Assistant Driller Barge Master opportunity, but its not for everyone.
Chief Electrician Dynamic Position Programs are very demanding. Candidates
Chief Electronic Operator are expected to maintain flexible schedules
Technician Subsea Supervisor and will be required to attend training during
Chief Mechanic their field breaks.

Getting the Green Light: Fast

Track Selection Process
Candidates for the Fast Track program are Accepted candidates are:
initially recommended by Rig Managers and Highly motivated
OIMs, and then put through a testing and Proven team leaders
interview process before being accepted into Proven safety leaders
the program. Equipped with all necessary educational
background and rig experience
Driven to succeed
Demonstrate a positive attitude
Under the Hood:
How the Program Works
The Fast Track program consists of various
components: Rig Assignments, Workshops,
Training and OJTs, and Reports and Evaluations.
Rig Assignments
Program participants are sent to assigned rigs
as extras to shadow the supervisors, and to
gain maximum exposure to the rig equipment,
procedures and systems. Procedures and
systems will differ depending on job function
and may include Preventative Maintenance
Systems, Supply Chain, and HSE Policy and
Procedure, among others.
While candidates arent expected to learn
everything at once, its expected that they
receive increasing levels of responsibility as
task competencies are demonstrated and learn
all aspects of the supervisory position they
are working toward. Participants are not to be
considered additional manpower or placed on a
night shift.
The opportunity for intensive mentoring
and appraisal while onboard is why the rig
assignments are so critical to advancing
Fast Track participants within the determined
timeframe.
Workshops
Fast Track participants will spend time in
shore-based training facilities and participate in
workshops to gain knowledge and experience.
During workshops, participants can gain a
vast amount of hands-on experience with rig
equipment in their chosen discipline.
Training and OJTs
All participants are required to complete all
training requirements in the Worldwide Training
Matrix, particularly On-the-Job Training
modules, in the shortest-possible timeframe.
Participants are expected to be aware of all
their requirements and work with rig RSTCs to
complete rig-based OJTs in a timely manner.
Reports and Evaluation
Participants are required to complete and
submit weekly Activity Reports to their mentors.
Supervisors are expected to support with
additional information and progress reports.
After rig assignments, end-of-hitch evaluations
must be completed by the participant and the
rig OIM.
Prior to graduating from the Fast Track Program,
participants must pass a final evaluation
conducted by an OIM offshore and a Fast Track
Coordinator.
Program Duration
The Fast Track program may be fast-paced, but
its not a race. It can take anywhere from six
to 18 months to complete your program, with
the average program duration at 12 months.
Participants completing the Subsea or Chief
Electronic Technician tracks can expect an
18-month program due to rig time and courses.
CROSSING THE FINISH LINE
Transocean is committed to giving you support
and training you need to succeed, but success
in the Fast Track Program is up to you! Heres
what some past graduates have to say.
Be prepared for a very busy year, as there is
a lot of training involved, and you will be away
from family more then normalbut it is worth
it. Having a team leader is a definite bonus
as they will help with any problems you might
have. I would highly recommend taking this
program to anyone who wants to further his
or her careerfaster then the norm.
MIKE PARLEE, Assistant Driller
The FTP is a worthwhile program to be a
part of in order to jumpstart your career in
the offshore oil and gas industry.
JOHN PIZZINATO, Chief Mechanic
My advice for anyone who wishes to join
the program is to believe in your abilities
and never lose the motivation to increase
your knowledge and experience using the
experienced guidance offered from the
program supervisors.
MAZEN MAHER, Chief ET
Having worked offshore before, it was nice
to come to a company that offered so much
in the way of training. The FTP brought me
up to speed on some of the equipment I
didnt have much experience working with
in the past. Also, some of the other training
courses helped me to get re-acquainted with
equipment I had already worked on before.
Now working as Chief Mechanic, I feel better
prepared than I would have been before
the FTP. Now I am working as Chief on the
Roger W. Mowellwith a whole new group of
guys who all work together and get along
really well as a team.
TROY ROSE, Chief Mechanic
Contact Us
We welcome your inquiries if you feel you meet the FTP requirements.
E-mail us at FTP@deepwater.com

The FTP provided me with an opportunity

achieve the level of Chief Electrician with
Transocean in the shortest possible time
span. The FTP training courses covering
everything from safety to motor control
systems were all professionally presented by
experienced instructors and included a lot
of hands-on modules. Even with previous
deep level mining and Merchant marine time,
the oil industry presented its own unique
challenges. The time spent on different
rigs shadowing the Chief Electrician gives
you a real feel for what you can expect on
the job and also the expectations of the rig
personnel from you. The FTP provided me
with the skills and confidence to assume
the role of Chief Electrician in India, where I
am thoroughly enjoying my career change
with Transocean thanks to the FTP.
CHARLES MCARTHUR, Chief Electrician

I found the FTPchallenging and rewarding.

During the FTPI completed many courses,
which assist me both practically and
theoretically with my duties as a Chief
Electrician. During my time in the FTP, I was
able to experienceworking in the shipyard
as well as different types ofrigs and vessels,
which extended my knowledge and skills as
an electrician.
DAVID YATES, Chief Electrician
PROGRAM OVERVIEWS
Courses and workshop training listed in the overviews are guidelines
only. Necessary training is based on candidate experience and future
assignment, and additional courses and workshops may be required.

DRILLING
Targeted candidates: Assistant Driller, Derrickman, Pumpman, ART drilling trainees
Assignments/Courses
Rig Assignment BOP Equipment Course
Health and Safety Training Cyber Chair Training
ADP Course/ Simulator Stuck Pipe/Fishing
IADC Well cap Well Control RMSII/ICS

ELECTRICAL
Targeted candidates: Rig Electricians, ART Electrical with a minimum of three to five years
experience in a position involving electrical maintenance
Assignments/Courses
Rig Assignment Basic Hydraulics
Health and Safety Training NOV TDS Electrical
Electrical Equipment Hazardous Area BST/AST (First Aid/Lifeboat/Adv F/F)
HV/LV Switching Siemens Thruster drive
Kongsberg K-Pos NOV Pipe Handler Crane Elect (Knuckle Boom)
Cyberbase/SDI maintenance & troubleshooting AC Drives and Fundamentals
Air Con Certification Course PLC course for rig system
RMSII/ICS

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN
Targeted candidates: Electronic Technicians and candidates with offshore electronic experience
Assignments/Courses
Rig Assignment AC Drives and Fundamentals
Health and Safety Training Protection relays for switchboard
Electrical Equipment Hazardous Area Communications technology
HV/LV Switching BST/AST (First Aid/Lifeboat/Adv F/F)
NOV TDS Electrical Closed Circuit TV systems
RMSII/ICS DP Maintenance
PLC Training Comprehensive Hydraulic Course
Engine speed regulators

MARINE
1) DYNAMIC POSITIONING OPERATOR
Targeted candidates: BCO, Third Mate, Assistant Barge with a minimum of three years in the rigs
Marine department
Assignments/Courses
Rig Assignment Coxswain Course
Health and Safety Training MEM Course
Introductory Well Control Course Comprehensive Stability Course
DP Induction & Advance Course RMSII/ICS
BST/AST (First Aid/Lifeboat/Adv F/F)
2) BARGE SUPERVISOR/MASTER
Targeted candidates: BCO, Assistant Barge, ART Marine
Assignments/Courses
Rig Assignment Coxswain Course
Health and Safety Training MEM Course
Stability Simulator Course Jack Up Lesson Learned Seminar (for JU only)
Barge Supervisor License Course Introductory Well Control Course
Wire Rope Maintenance Course Comprehensive Stability Course
BST/AST (First Aid/Lifeboat/Adv F/F) RMSII/ICS

MECHANICAL
Targeted candidates: Rig Mechanics, ART Mechanics with a minimum of three to five years of
experience in a position involving mechanical maintenance
Assignments/Courses
Rig Assignment NOV Pipe Handler Crane (Knuckle Boom)
Health and Safety Training RMSII/ICS
Comprehensive Hydraulic Course NOV SSGD Drawworks Maint
NOV TDS mechanical/PH Kongsberg K-Chief 700 Maintenance
Bearing application/laser alignment BST/AST (First Aid/Lifeboat/Adv F/F)
NOV HEX Pump Maintenance NOV Mech./Hydr. Drilling Equipment

SUBSEA
Targeted candidates: Minimum of three to five years experience in a position involving mechanical
and/or electrical maintenance (Assistant Subsea, Mechanic, etc.)
Assignments/Courses Comprehensive Hydraulic Course
Rig Assignment RMSII/ICS
Stork Technologies ModuSpec Subsea Engineers Training Program
Subsea Fluids (SSETP)
NOV Shaffer Under review Moduspec Subsea Engineers
Riser Facility (Montrose U.K.) Advanced Program (4 month duration consisting
of 2x classroom modules, IADC accreditation
Health and Safety Training applied for 2010)
Hydratight (bolt torquing)
Motion Compensation Course

SUPPLY CHAIN
Targeted candidates: Graduates from any discipline, Transocean Supply Chain personnel, external
candidates with Supply Chain experience
Assignments/Courses:
Rig Assignment Yard Management
Vendor Visits Budgets (Capex/MRO)
Health and Safety Training Accounts Payable process
Company Policies & procedures Sarbanes Oxley controls for the Supply Chain
Company Management System (CMS) Legal Compliance & Ethics
ICS system Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Asset Management Process Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Procurement & Inventory Management System Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Management Vendors and workshop visits
Logistics Management Hazardous material handling