Conducting experiments for science. interested in any insight anybody might have for a FR shirt wholesaler. I’m already making contacts via Google searches but was thinking it might be interesting to see what fruit this sub might bear.

I got hired at a well servicing company a few weeks back. Soon after I got hired, I got an offer from the boilermaker's union; I kept the offer in my back pocket.

My boss has ongoing anger issues. The office staff know about this, and are actively trying to change him. Earlier this week, after getting yelled at, I decided to switch to the boilermaker's union. I'll leave my current job in three weeks.

There's two issues:

1. We're not set to start the project I was hired on for, for another couple months. They're keeping me employed just to have me ready to go for that project. I just do cleanup duty, on an already clean shop.

2. It's going to make my boss look bad if I quit. His anger caused complaints and high turnover in the past. My boss's boss has overheard him yell at me and intervened due to the level of anger. My boss wont be a fan of me quitting as it may look bad on him, especially if he suspects I might point the finger at him as my reason for leaving.

I feel like I should give a week's notice. To be mature about things, and to try to keep a better reputation. However, due to the two issues I've stated, I'm concerned I'll be fired on the spot when I give notice.

I want to ask before we drive for a few hours. Has anyone had any luck just walking into H & P in Seguin, Tx and walking out with a job as a Floorhand? When you show up do you mean to the office or to the actual rig to get hired?

Any ND hiring events going on?? Want to start my oil field career in ND and want to know if any job events are taking place. Or how could i go about getting in.

Currently have an offer to get on with H&P as a floorhand, just need to go do the physical but was kinda hoping to get on a workover rig because of the stability but nobody seems to be hiring in Williston right now. Any body know around what a floorhand on a workover makes monthly in ND right now?

Hello!

Unsure if this sort of post is allowed-- please contact me if it isn't.

I am a writer who is writing about a fictional oil field and the work that happens on it. I'm doing research on my own as well, but would love information on things you would expect to read about in this sort of work. What sort of jargon would I need to know? What sort of things would let on that I'm not "in the business"? If anyone has advice or reading/viewing/listening recommendations, that would be dope.

Thanks for everything you guys do!

To all the men and women headed to, or already at the fields during this holiday season, remember to be safe and remember why you're doing it in the first place. Happy holidays to all, and one day, the sacrifices we all make will pay off.

Can anybody shares the details of the negotiated wages and pension of the new contract for Marathon Detroit refinery?

Anybody on here apply to the most recent operator posting? Just wondering if anybody heard back yet after taking the online test.

I've been a hand in several oilfield areas and finally got my CDL class A with manual and all endorsements. Put in for hazmat last week just wanting on the background check.

What companies to start with in the oilfield for new CDL? Looking at most tanker or hazmat they want 1-2 years of experience. I've looked at hauling fuel, chemical and crude oil. Anyone know companies that will hire new CDL driver? I'd even start off hauling water or sand if someone had a company reference

Why is it so hard to get into this field? I’m 23 and can work like a horse (I’d like to think that at least 😂) but I just can’t find an entry level spot. I’m in a lot of medical debt and personal debt from when I was younger and started out as a diesel mechanic. The shop I was at shut down completely cause there’s just not much work like that around where I live. I live in Bell county KY and it’s just terrible trying to find a job. I prefer the oilfield since I feel like it’ll be way easier to save and I have a chance at making way more Money then I’m use too but it’s just not working out for. I was a diesel tech A for 16 an hour. Any tips or anything to help a man out? I’ve read almost every post on here and nothings worked. This is just about my last hope.

My partner is a pipeline engineer and he’s off to his first offshore trip. As someone who has no idea how these trips work, just the idea of him being away in the middle of nowhere is giving me massive anxiety. He tells me it’s safe and everything is going to be fine but I tend to worry. Anyone who has experienced this or are partners for the same, I’d love to hear some comforting thoughts/ insights

Thanks in advance

Thank you to everyone who took time and replied. I feel much better now ! Y’all are great :)

Hi everyone,

I’m 21 years old and have been unemployed for over 7 months, which has been really frustrating. I’m looking for information or advice about oilfield companies, whether in California or other states where it might be more worthwhile to work, especially for floorhand positions. I’d really appreciate if anyone could recommend good companies or even suggest other job opportunities within or outside the oilfield industry.

I’m originally from San Antonio, TX, where i worked in remodeling and custom homes construction. I had connections and a solid crew run back there. About a year ago, I moved to Los Angeles, and things have been very different. I got a temporary job at first, but I left because they weren’t being honest with me, and since then, I haven’t been able to find anything else. Without connections or the same opportunities I had back home, it’s been tough.

I’ve thought about moving back to Texas because it’s hard to start from scratch in a place where you don’t have roots, but I want to explore every option before making that decision. If anyone has advice, knows of companies hiring, or could point me in the right direction, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

Can anybody tell me how to get a job on a rig? I live in Sweden so i will need to get an employment first to get a visa. All help i can get i great.

I tried my hand at roughnecking at 37 and then again at 40 years old and it's hell. Perhaps it's a young mans game, idk, but I can't handle it long term. I worked on super triples for both Precision Drilling and Ensign in Alberta, and while they are great companies and I had great guys to work with, my body just couldn't take running around the lease for 12 hours with no breaks, day in day out. Wish I could because the pay was great.

That being said I still want to work in oil and gas as that's the best way to provide a life for my family. I have a class 1 license and 1 year of class 3 driving experience, all oilfield safety tickets, but I can't seem to get a call back for any Vac or Water Truck positions. I see tons of postings for this but they all want 2 years of experience. When I worked at PD I never had any interaction with the Vac Truck driver, but at Ensign he was practically a part of the crew. He was out there shoveling the troughs with us during sweeps and at every shift change meeting with us and also wore Ensign coveralls, despite driving a Vertex truck. I'm not sure how that works. What about Hydrovac in the oilsands, is that something I should pursue? I have an interview this week for Coil Tubing but I have no idea what that is or what the pay is like. Is it as hard on the body as roughnecking? What are my other options? I'm also seeing positions for fracturing, cementing and wireline that require the class 1 but I have no clue what they are other than cementing.

Is there any advice anyone can offer to break into oilfield trucking? Preferably I would like a position that involves both driving and some labor, as sitting for 12 hours sucks just as bad as running around like a headless chicken for 12 hours.

Hey guys! I was wondering if anybody know anything about how precision drilling hire, if they use telegram and someone that coordinate training for them in the UK?

I just had a interview and there was several high up managers in the interview. This isn’t a entry level job either. So I am curious how many people would I company interview and tie up that much resources ?

Howdy! I worked as a pipeline operator and pumper a few years back and now I have a safety degree and a good amount of experience within the manufacturing sector. Looking to find an operations or a safety gig in Wyoming or Montana. Would also be interested in rotation work in ND or Texas. Anyone got any leads or advice on the search? Online applications are a joke and I have filled out hundreds….haven’t even gotten a call back.

I’m cool with working straight for a couple years of course but I’d like to get time off for my daughter

I’m just curios because I hear you can make a pretty decent living in wireline but I have zero clue about that product service line.

so I was hoping some wireline vets could chime in on what that career path looks like from bottom Green hat worm to the top of this service line. Also around how much you could expect to earn at each stage would be cool to hear about to.

At what stage do you need your CDL?

for example in casing you usually start out bottom of the barrel washing and rolling pipe you’ll be lucky to crack $1300-1400/week

From there it’s casing hand, then tong operator. pretty wide range of pay $2000-3500/week depending on experience.

From there then you can jump to multiple different things like CRT, crew pusher, torque turn / thread rep. Pay range depending mostly on pay structure and experience you make $2000-4000/week, you usually get some type of truck pay or a personal company truck.

AND then eventually get into running tools like air locks and hangers where you make the serious money. Congrats you made it! $3000 is considered a small check guys make 5000-7500/week. Crazy benefits like badass company trucks company credit card that you can pay for hotels, steak dinners etc etc with. tool hands are fucking living man.

Hey all,

I’m heading up to the north slope here soon. For four months. I currently live in Fairbanks and served in the army. I was wondering besides the bunny boot, what boots would people recommend. I know all the named brands, I would like to know what exact boot people have enjoyed the most on the slope. I do not have to have a steel toe for the company and location I will be working at. Thanks for anyone’s help!

In Wyoming now a rust about crew as an operator. I am a bust a** worker fast place first one on site. I have been in underground construction for 10 years. Everything from pipe layer pipe foreman operate all kinds of equipment. Any size working for a small company now But desperately trying to get in with a real oil company that I can have a future with I’m not worried about me doing my part I can pass any drug test hair follicle anything I’m originally from Georgia so just another poor a** country boy trying to make it. I have been on the road for 10 years have a wife now, would like to get into the oil fill so that I will at least get one week a month home if I’m lucky. Any advise would be greatly appreciated

Hey everyone, I’m about to start my new job with Patterson UTI in Oklahoma, I am driving from Texas and unfortunately will have to get state taxed (rip) but does anyone have any advice for me? I work at a sand plant currently and have most things I need, would anyone recommend to bring anything or what to look out for?

Very interested in getting into the oil/gas industry, friends of mine who are in the field currently recommend this route. Although I have zero experience in the industry, I’m smart and have a degree, leading me to believe this may be one of the best routes for me to gain entry. I’m curious as to how often mud engineers are needed/hired and if it is worth doing the school. Any opinions or words of advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hey y'all!
For context, my partner works 14/7. I've been going through some rough times and his sacrifices have made sure my son and I (not his bio child) could continue having a stable quality of life. That being said, I am broke as a joke and have no idea where to even begin for my amazing wonderful man who misses 75% of life to make sure I don't have to.

So, what Christmas gifts have you received that made you feel valued and appreciated?

I'm thinking something small but *spicy* he can keep on him at work.

Thank you all in advance- and thank you all for the hard work you do despite the immense personal cost, all to keep our world moving and warm! <3

How common or uncommon is it for a dangerous situation to happen on these rigs? For example blowouts or heavy machine injuries?

Taking a job with Allison Crane in Pecos. Anyone stayed at their man camp recently? Do they cook there? Someone said it’s kinda like a mini apartment with each unit having their own kitchen.

I work traffic control on oil pads for sand trucks, water trucks, acid tubes, oil transports, I deal with a lot of trucks lol. I love the oil field I don’t really mind the hours being that I’m 19. I think my job is great because it’s good on my body but there’s not a lot of progressing potential in this job. At least at my company. Where would everyone that’s been in the field suggest I go from here? Thanks.