Hello,
My Name is Nolan and I am looking for a job in the oil industry. I realize I will start in an entry level position and do not mind that. I am familiar and not afraid how hard work and long hours. From my understanding with the amount hours worked it is still possible to clear 100,000 per year. Is this accurate? My wife makes good money, but we are looking for somewhat of an economic reset and an opportunity for her to pursue alternate careers.
I have spent the majority of my adult life working in the HVAC industry. About a year ago I moved from Wisconsin to North Carolina. I have a wife and two children. My wife and I have had a lot of conversations recently in regards to this subject so I am not looking for relationship advice. I am interested in a job in the industry as a way to provide for my family. I am a combat veteran as I served in the Marine Corps in Afghanistan. I am about to turn 32 years old. I am willing to travel for work but relocation of my family is not an option. What is the best course for me to take in order to make this a reality. Thank you in advance.

About to start off a field engineer position in ADNOC offshore - assignments would typically be 4-7 days long. Any insights into how the atmosphere will be and the learning potential? Feedback is greatly appreciated.

I was considering getting a job in oil working in ND r TX. I’m in my mid 40s. Am I too old for entry level work? Can I handle it physically?

I have interviews lined up with both companies and was wondering if any new grads in Canada have worked for them recently and could provide some input. Weatherford has made some high promises but I’ve read they’re not a good company to work for. I’ve seen similar things about baker Hughes online. I want to work in oil and gas but this isn’t the only career path I have open. I think the oil field service companies are very oil price dependent and I have no interest working for them if certain conditions aren’t met. Just looking to get some input and advice from people who have been through their graduate programs.

Im a recently turned 20 year old, 3 days ago. Im a freshman in community college studying accounting. But today I saw a tin Tok, that spoke about the oil worker and the pay. The job seems cool but im not sure how to do research on it. im actually very interested and would like to know about the different kinds of jobs and the job market for oil rig workers. plz and thank you

Based out in Connecticut fresh out of high school. Have worked cooking jobs my whole life as a chef all the way up to a high end country club. Pay just isn’t there. Willing to bust my ass off and will fly out anywhere to work my way up in the field. Looking for tips or connections to start off as a floor hand. Can fly out anytime for a guaranteed job. Down to my last $1000 and need to support the family.

Thanks

Got a DUI about 2 years ago and was wanting to get on a casing hand gig. Is my only option to work as a floor hand on a drill rig or could I get on as a floor hand on a casing crew? I’m in North Dakota right now but I’ll pretty much go anywhere as long as there’s hours.

I’ve only found a couple . I’m about to just say fuck it find a mwd job that doesn’t require me to be an engineer or become a a field hand so I can use that as oil and gas experience. I have a bachelors in mechanical engineering. I’m dead set on working in this industry.

Does anyone have the "Lufkin Expansion Board Type 5 User's Guide" manual?

AI is making waves in oil and gas, bringing real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and safety improvements that enhance both operations and job safety for workers. From detecting potential equipment failures before they happen to streamlining resource management, AI's impact is reshaping daily tasks and long-term strategies across the industry. This article cover a lot about it https://www.kompanions.com/blog/ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-use-cases-and-benefits/

Have a degree in Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies from a big name southern sports school and I've got a good enough LSAT for law school but I don't want to take on that much debt.

Grew up around construction and the trades and I understand science and math. I have a small business doing home maintenance. I can't do crazy heavy labor anymore ever since my shoulder got racked. Any ideas?

Do you guys have any insights on which may be the better company to work for as a new grad?

Hey guys! So I recently received an offer from Halliburton as a field engineer and received an invitation to interview at Baker Hughes. Do you guys think that I would hear back in less than 2 weeks with Baker Hughes? I want to be transparent with them but the interview is virtual and probably won’t talk to a human interviewer. How should I go about this?

Hi all,
I'm a recent BS Electrical engineer grad from Canada. Throughout my undergrad I did research work and internships on the semiconductor and fabrication and high speed electronics side of things...so nothing oil & gas related. After graduation I joined a small company (5-7 people) making sensors for oil & gas. My day-to-day work is mainly improving the circuit design (device and PCB level...we don't design ICs)...doing a lot of noise analysis
I really enjoy my work, especially being deep in the technical weeds. I have found a lot of appreciation for this niche industry (sensors for heavy equipment). And I want to learn more about the opportunities. there's of course the big oil service companies and defense/aerospace that are the main players but as expected its super difficult to find any information on what they are working on. my ultimate goal is to work on aerospace optical fiber sensors.
At least in Canada, there seems to be a stereotype that oil and gas is a trades-only profession, and you will be made fun of if you mention research or grad school. But in the last few months, I've met some brilliant research physicists and engineers actively doing R&D work in these service companies.

if anyone is in this industry, I would love to hear from you

Thanks

hello guys.i am asking for a friend who graduated in russian language and would love to work overseas with any company that trades oil and gas or petrochemicals with any russian speaking countries.

where she should try her luck?any leads would be helpful

What companies are hiring now? I’m in Dallas Tx but willing to travel where ever to get my foot in the door for wireline. Any tips on getting in?

I applied for the PT (process technician) role at the Exxon Baytown plant back in August, passed the online testing, and completed the interview process back in the middle of September. They told me job offers would be extended about 3 weeks after the week of the interviews, which was 09/09/24 - 09/13/24. My application status on the Exxon website updated 1 week after the interviews to "Application Under Review", but I haven't heard anything else since then. I tried emailing the HR person whom I initially scheduled my interview with, but I haven't gotten any response back as of yet. Has anyone who applied for the PT job in Baytown heard anything or received offers? The start date is supposed to be December 2, 2024.

I’ve been going through the interview process with Marathon and know I’m qualified for the job. It’s in maintenance. I’m wondering if anyone would know if my background would disqualify me from getting the job? I was convicted of a DWI back in 2009 and got an intoxication charge in 2021. I did a background check recently the intoxication charge doesn’t show but the DWI does. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

It happens, everyone gets sick. Cold, flue, respiratory issues. What do you do If you get too sick to work the rest of your hitch?

As the title says, did anyone here in refinery operations ever get out of the industry? What did you do after? Did your experience help?

I've been operations for 20 years. My kids are getting to school age and I want to be around more. I also know this industry is in a slow gradual decline and no job is safe, especially not the jobs above me that are day jobs.

Anyone?

My work was in Oil and Gas sector 12 years served as department lead in Electronics. I am an expert in data acqusition and sensors regarding Coil Tubing, Stimulation, Cementing, Frac and Nitrogen. Cannot work directly due to the legal problems but can provide training for reasonable compensation. If anyone is interested or if you can help me in finding someone interested will be grateful. Feel free to dm. Thanks

I have been picked for the technical test round along 20 other students. The mail included a MSteams link and the duration of the meet is of 2 hours. What goes behind such technical tests? Is it supposed to be a GD with other students?

Those of you that have been in the field how did things differ between Trump and Biden or just a Democratic vs. Republican administration? I just got into the field and have heard multiple different view points/ opinions swaying from mass layoffs to this being great for the industry. I’m an operator and hear that it’s a pretty secure position but being new I still worry about job security. Any input/ personal experience is appreciated!

I’m from Ghana 🇬🇭 and have advanced to the second stage of the early career process at Baker Hughes. I'd appreciate any assistance with details about the second and third stages to help me prepare. I'm currently at home and really need this job. A big thank you to everyone willing to share—much love 💕.

Is there a game/simulator I can buy to learn and train on how to work a operator console and keep a plant from blowing sky high?

Where do you go to apply to these jobs? Online? If so what website/s? If physical, how do you know they are hiring before you show up? What are the major employers or contractors that people normally work for and do you recommend working for them? Also pay, what can I expect a weekly check to look like as someone with 0 experience in the field and looking for entry level position?

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I have 1 year truck driving experience but no oilfield experience, I have tanker endorsement but no Hazmat

Know any good companies?

I know the work is objectively hard but I've always heard amd got the impression that it was extremely difficult. But I've also heard that about other tjings that turned out to be moderately difficult. So is the work really that hard?