The numbers are clear: a qualified welder in a local market earns about 1,500-2,000€ monthly. On international offshore projects, the same professional earns 6,000-8,000€ monthly, plus benefits and geographic isolation allowance (300-500€ additional per month). In the Persian Gulf, salaries are even higher: 7,000-10,000€ plus benefits.
But there is more than money. Professionals working on international projects acquire experience in different methodologies, varied quality standards, and work with cutting-edge equipment. Three years of experience on offshore projects equals ten years of local work.
The first step is having the right certifications: ASME, API, ISO, and diving certificate if possible. Then contact specialized recruitment agencies. The best opportunities are not in public listings, they are in networks and agencies.