/r/oilandgasworkers
From roughnecks to refinery engineers and everyone in between, a place to share knowledge, news, and make connections.
From roughnecks to mudloggers to company geologists and engineers, a place to share knowledge, news, and make connections.
The goal of this sub is to be an information exchange. From field work to horror stories to interview questions, anything goes. We all have strong opinions, so lets try to respect that and keep everything civil.
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As the title states what is the best hotel to stay at in fox creek I’ve only stayed at the best western, and am wondering what is the best hotel.
Currently working motors on a drilling rig for one of the bigger drilling contractors , but I’m looking to try to further my career in oil and gas so I was wondering if anyone knew any good online degrees in anything oil and gas related ? Google hasn’t been too much help .
Hello! Not sure if this is the right place to ask this type of question, but Ive been looking at purchasing royalty interest and overriding royalty interest in some wells. What is the difference between the two? Also any advice on how to own these? Are there advantages to putting it under an LLC or should i just own them personally?
Thanks in advance!
I’m a petroleum engineering student and I had an internship with a big oil and gas company in 2022 where I was paid $36 per hour. This year, I've been offered a summer internship with the same company at a rate of $34.90 per hour. I was honestly expecting a higher offer, considering my previous experience and the two years that have passed since my last internship with them. Should I attempt to negotiate my salary, or is it too risky?
Hey guys,
Got an interview coming up with Slb for field engineer trainee ( Aberdeen ).
Just wanted to ask if anyone on here works or has worked for Slb in the UK could share some insights on what the job is etc? How Slb is? Salary info? Rotations? Trainning?
The interview: emails says its a recruitment day online, 9am tests/logic stuff. Then at 3pm is a 3 minute presentation followed by a group exercise.
Have seen lots of info but most of it is in the states.
Would love if i can DM someone with some questions.
Cheers
The Lukoil refinery in Kstovo is on fire. What is that thing that's looking like a torch now, what does it do, and how bad is it for the refinery overall?
This is a Pigging Demonstration and we are planning to build one. Any thoughts on how we will make this happen and what machines/equipments to use? THANK YOUUU!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLM-SaM1S3U
All my coworkers are driving trucks, half of them are lifted. I’m driving a 10 year old wagon with fwd. Vehicle prices are finally coming down and it might be a good time to buy.
What truck would you recommend? I’m in Alberta for what it’s worth. I don’t have to tow anything and I don’t own a house yet.
Of course I don’t mean literally knocking on doors, but I mean can I drive around to different companies in person and get hired. Like if I see some tanker trucks at a yard somewhere, park my car and go in and talk to them to find work.
I got hired to haul production water up there, and I’m super excited about it, but I’m also worried that if for some reason it doesn’t work out, I’ll be stuck in ND without a job and a couple thousand miles away from home.
If it didn’t work out, would I be able to drive to Williston or Watford City and find a job in person super quick? Living in a camp or truck sleeper berth?
Just curious as i have helped on alot of diamond drills doing mostly 10ft hq highballing them on 90° and 45°'s and I've seen some videos on oil rigs but i see they have alot of hydraulic powered tools to help them since there gear is so much larger, ive been considering going to the patch and wondering if ill be strong enough with my background helping.
I'm considering several states for my project and have access to both Enverus and B3. Since I'm new to these platforms, I'd appreciate any guidance on how to navigate and utilize them effectively.
Thanks
I am a pretty small 5’1 115 lb female and am looking for a place I can get women’s size FRC PPE, I’m tired of using zip ties to keep my pant legs up and swimming in a mens xtra small coveralls. Any advice?
Hi, I'm an electrical engineering student, and I'm entering my last year of university. With that, I'm looking for paths to follow. In the last few weeks, I became interested in the oil industry, so now I'm here hoping to get some advice. I live in Brazil and I don't have any experience in the field. Do you guys know companies that hire interns or junior engineers (could be anywhere in the world)? Besides that, how much does an inter/junior make?
Hello, I am sorry if this is asked a lot but just trying to find some information. I work in aviation as a A&P apprentice it’s fun work, but it’s not paying the bills. I want to move over to oil and gas to provide for my family. I live in TN not afraid to travel anywhere for work. Pretty competent with electrical and mechanical work. Just looking for entry level has been tough because I’m not sure what sites I should use or terminology. My main goal is to work for 2 years. Saving up enough to return home to finish college. If anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
I refuse to fall in the trap of blowing my check during my 2 weeks off. Just curious on how some of you manage your money longevity wise. I’m on the drilling side so I understand layoffs can happen at any time.
Got a job as a floorhand but i value my health more than money and working a night shift is the last thing i wanna do. Respect to those that work the nights! Are there any companies that give you an option for working in the day or night?
Hello, I am an angolan that has graduated as an electronics engineer in the UK. I also have a masters in Finance and management. Currently working at a Big 4.
How can I "level up" my CV to O&G standards? What courses/certifications should I be looking into?
Hi, I'm a student working with old well files for my job. I have some questions about various things that have proven hard to find online. If anyone has time, I would appreciate your expertise!
Please let me know if I can elaborate, if there is a more appropriate subreddit for me to ask this in, or if there is an online resource I could use to help me learn about wells. Thank you!
(I use this website to access the files: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4d53e4cd05b6404f9b1ee5f067f55c04)
(edited for clarity)
Currently I’ve been in flowback for about 2 years in Colorado, make decent money but have to work a shit load ( 2-3 month hitches ) in order to do so. I’m thinking about transitioning to a drilling rig in North Dakota for similar pay yearly but a lot less time away from home. Anyone have any insight or advice on this ?
Yes I know it will be cold and bad weather I’m already aware of that.
I need money and I met a girl in Canada. Any advice? I am month to month and can leave the US. I am in Portland OR currently. I am about 5 hours from the border. I am in good shape and have no physical barriers. I just want to sweat and make some cash. Maybe even consider a career in this field. Thanks guys. Appreciate it.
Where are folks finding the best opertunities?
I'm 20 years, panelman/supervisor in an ethylene cracker in Europe. Been on the look for pastures new, but always fall flat searching. Tried for the LNG place in Kitimat BC but just got span from the application. Oil&Gas Job Search.
Any good recruiters?
Hello guys, I’m looking apply to an oil rig company for floorhand/floorman. What are some companies that are hiring entry level?
Have a few years experience as a compressor tech on land have a shot at going offshore wondering if it’s worth it
Hello r/oilandgasworkers ! I'm a researcher looking into the effects of LA County ending oil extraction by 2030. I have a short survey that I would like you to fill out. You can remain anonymous, as I discussed with the mods of this subreddit, if you would like. If you are interested in this, and you work in LA County, you can message me and I will set up an interview to memorialize your thoughts on the subject.
The types of things I'm looking into are an advisory council made up of oil workers to tell the government what they want in a transition if any transition at all, what types of factors matter in a transition (wages, benefits, commute, industry, etc), and realistic what you will do if extraction comes to an end.
I have a hunch that if workers have to take more than a $20,000.00 a year pay cut that workers will be opposed to a transition, and if a transition occurs with a $20,000.00 or more a year pay cut, that workers will move to places like the gulf to keep their current wages. I'm exploring pathways like skills mapping oil work to construction work in an attempt to keep wages at parity. As well as looking into things like how the steelworkers union in the past was the atomic energy workers union, and if nuclear power plants were built in the area, would workers be willing to become atomic energy workers. I am also exploring things like letting workers get out of the energy sector all together and giving job training in HR, IT, Safety etc. and moving workers to other sectors. Even further down this trail people closer to retirement may not be interested in any transition at all and the possibility of the government buying them out at letting them retire early.
The way all this could be paid for is through Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) money from the local and state workforce boards. Specifically displacement money, which historically has been used when factory's are shut down or the case of Rhode Island, economically displaced workers, who still had jobs but were making much less because of an employer closure. As well as State money in the form of Employment Development Department (EDD) funds.
This is just one effort of a larger study, so you may see me or my colleagues at your workplace or union hall asking similar questions to workers. Feel free to say hi we are all friendly and reasonable people.
Help a thesis girlie out here!
•How long have you been in the industry?
•Are you familiar with pigging operations? Have you conducted this kind of operation?
•What are the typical problems encountered in pigging operations in your personal experience?
•What type of pigging fluid do you use? Will you be able to provide a list of components of said pigging fluid?
I have a chemical engineering degree and about a decade of work experience as a manufacturing, quality and currently as an industrial engineer. I enjoy what I do but I get bored often as the job isn’t that technical, although I’m paid as an engineer.
I under field engineering may not be very technical either but working OT and daily rates makes it look very appealing. Additionally I don’t plan to be here forever just a couple of years (3 at the most), make some good money, then leave and go back to aerospace manufacturing.
With this in mind, what should I be wary of? I’m a single 32M, currently living close to Portland, Or. I live in an apartment whose least ends in May so I can keep all my stuff in storage of haul them down in my truck if I chose to live in an apartment as opposed to Man Camps.
I have recently applied to Gordon, Phoenix, Baker, SLB and a few other MWD companies. Can anyone recommend actively hiring MWD companies?
I have an AS in NDT and a BAAS with a minor in manufacturing engineering.