Drastic Career Moves (Specifically Into the Oilfield)

[GrayStangGT]

My degree is just business management but, thanks for the advice.

edit: I applied with CUDD but never heard anything back, that was almost 2 months ago..

I've heard commercials on the radio here where companies are having drive thew job fairs, you don't even have to get out of your damn truck to apply lol. A friend who works at Baker said they have bought a couple of mobile office/buses to take to gun shows and other events to do interviews on the spot.

[71chevellejohn]

I think Baker Hughes had a table at the last gun show here in Abilene. I'm sure they're making the rounds.

[racrguy]

Can some PM me some contact info? I need to get out of my current situation like... yesterday, this shit just ain't workin'.

[86silverbullett]

Can some PM me some contact info? I need to get out of my current situation like... yesterday, this shit just ain't workin'.

PM is on the way!

[GrayStangGT]

There is a lot of money to be made in the oil field, but every now and then it kills you.

http://www.kwes.com/story/16769270/glasscock-county-fatality

According to Glasscock County Sheriff Keith Burnett, Sheriff's Deputies responded to an industrial accident about 11 miles southwest of Garden City Tuesday.

We're told crews responded to a Laredo lease where Great White Pressure Pump was fracking a well when a high pressure line exploded.

Sheriff Burnett tells us Noe Cadriales, 51, of Harlingen, TX, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Glasscock County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation, OSHA is now investigating.

[racrguy]

PM is on the way!

whArz pm?

[90lxstangman]

^^^ What kind of work are you looking for? Do you have issues with travel and a split shift of 14 on and 7 off? Or possibly being stuck on a project till it's finished if it's a short term offshore project ( typically 3-4 weeks). Are you familiar with the Snubbing? One of my clients was hiring recently, just PM me for details.

[Shorty]

That death claim should be handled in my office. I'm pretty sure we still insure them.

On that note, most of the catatrophic and death claims we get come out of the energy accounts.

[GrayStangGT]

whArz pm?

http://jobsearch.local-jobs.monster.com/jobs/Texas+Abilene__2fOdessa_12?q=oilfield&pg=1&where=Midland__2c-Tx&rad=20-miles&re=130&wt.mc_n=mrtjobs&cy=us&brd=1&ch=mrtjobs

http://rigzone.com/jobs/search_job_results.asp

[no4njnk]

15,000 psi can kill someone pretty quick. It is more likely with the old school guys who do not respect the equipment they are working around. These guys say when its their time they cannot do anything about it and it hasnt killed them yet. Actually heard someone saying that the other day.

I wish I could show you some of the accidents that have happened around here. See 3" iron cut like it was paper or drill pipe bent in half. There is a reason these guys get paid more than your average Joe.

[Blame Canada]

So what is the easiest way to get into one of these position? I know applying and all that but my resume isn't that spectacular. I've been in school since I left high school and not working. I'm a 22 year old kid and I want to give this a shot. Any info on how would be greatly appreciated..

What is your degree? PM me, Im looking for MWD hands.

[SMKR]

There is a lot of money to be made in the oil field, but every now and then it kills you.

http://www.kwes.com/story/16769270/glasscock-county-fatality

According to Glasscock County Sheriff Keith Burnett, Sheriff's Deputies responded to an industrial accident about 11 miles southwest of Garden City Tuesday.

We're told crews responded to a Laredo lease where Great White Pressure Pump was fracking a well when a high pressure line exploded.

Sheriff Burnett tells us Noe Cadriales, 51, of Harlingen, TX, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Glasscock County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation, OSHA is now investigating.

wow RIP. I wonder what lease that was on, Marathon, El-Paso, SM, etc.

[SMKR]

Can some PM me some contact info? I need to get out of my current situation like... yesterday, this shit just ain't workin'.

What are you looking for? Even though Ive already gotten a job in the oilfield last year I still get calls from recruiters almost weekly. Currently Weatherford is hiring for South Texas and North Dakota, CalFrac is hiring for Texas and Pennsylvania, Baker Hughes is hiring for West Texas and South Texas, Pioneer Energy is hiring for West Texas. Those are all the calls ive gotten in the past 2 weeks lol.

And if you dont mind traveling to work, apply out of state. I know a lot of positions in North Dakota and Pennsylvania pay for your flights to/from home for your days off. Like CalFrac told me part of the crew they are putting together for Pennsylvania was 3 weeks on, 2 weeks off back home, and they pay for your flights to and from home, plus your daily per diem for food, plus hotel/loding, plus your hourly rate plus safety/stage bonus.

[SMKR]

15,000 psi can kill someone pretty quick. It is more likely with the old school guys who do not respect the equipment they are working around. These guys say when its their time they cannot do anything about it and it hasnt killed them yet. Actually heard someone saying that the other day.

I wish I could show you some of the accidents that have happened around here. See 3" iron cut like it was paper or drill pipe bent in half. There is a reason these guys get paid more than your average Joe.

yea, our lines run up to 10,000 psi, which is still very dangerous. The treating area is a dangerous area to be in when pressure is on the line. We had a guy lose his hand Monday, he works over in the wellhead division and had his hand where it shouldnt be and he lost it.

[GrayStangGT]

wow RIP. I wonder what lease that was on, Marathon, El-Paso, SM, etc.

Laredo is the oil company