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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.


Oil and Gas Workers

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.


Industry Links

For anyone who is new to the industry, or who may not have seen these links before. If you know of any good sources that are missing, share them with us!

  • Rigzone - This is the preeminent source for exploration and production news and job classifieds in the industry.
  • Offshore Energy Today - Similar to Rigzone, but focused on offshore.
  • PetroWiki - If you are just passing by or starting out, please check out what PetroWiki has to offer by way of technical information. If you are a more experienced hand, maybe you can make an account to start adding to this wiki!

Jobs and Recruiting

Please don't post jobs directly to this sub, this is not a job board for good reason. We cannot commit the resources to vet every recruiter, and we do want to look out for everyone's best interest. Look to these sites instead:

  • LinkedIn is a good resource to connect with recruiters and have an online, searchable "resume". Keep it up to date with public contact info and head hunters will likely reach out at some point.
  • Rigzone Cumbersome but one of the largest dedicated O&G sites.
  • Glassdoor A recommended site for researching companies. As it is contribution-driven, sign up and post some company reviews yourself!
  • Indeed
  • Targeted Job Fairs has been working in conjunction with Rigzone to put on O&G job fairs across the country. Fewer now that the industry has slowed.

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Surface well test field engineer

I Have an interview with Expro in Louisiana to be a well test field engineer and I have a few questions

What is the career growth path What is realistic to negotiate for salary Does Expro have good benefits How often will I go offshore

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2025/02/03
03:18 UTC

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Political Parties of Presidents Have No Impact on Oil Prices

Leopards ate my face: https://www.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/jmrkpp/political_parties_of_presidents_have_no_impact_on/

"I cannot imagine being so dumb as to think one individual, even the American president, can control an entire global commodity market."

14 Comments
2025/02/03
00:50 UTC

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Process technology petroleum specialty

Graduating this year with my associates in process tech petroleum specialty !! I received a DWI back in 2020 I’ve been thinking a lot about it if it’s going to be a problem when applying !? If so any help or advice would be much appreciated !!? Also I’m in Texas!

11 Comments
2025/02/02
22:08 UTC

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Martinez refinery fire

Looks like they had a spill and a fire yesterday, praying for the men who were injured. Anyone know any details on the damage?

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2025/02/02
12:27 UTC

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Finding a job in gulf as a senior system engineer

Hi, im a senior engineer in control system field under oil and gas. I have 11 years experience and wanted to find job and migrate to gulf country. Im from SEA btw. I have applied from Linkedin, and naukrigulf but yet to get a reply. May i know any website or ways for me to apply a job in gulf?

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2025/02/02
09:50 UTC

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Production work

Does anyone know of any good companies in wyoming or colorado who do flowwatch production jobs?

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2025/02/02
01:17 UTC

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Any Canadians Worried?

I thought the whole tarrif situation was/is Trump trying to big dick to barter with the trade agreement he signed his last time in office.

Now I'm worried the patch is going to tank especially in the short term.

I've recently started a family and have a few major expenses planned this year so maybe I'm just slightly panicking.

What's your thoughts?

89 Comments
2025/02/02
00:20 UTC

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Why isn't simulfrac and trimulfrac used all the time?

I'm not as familiar with the unconvetional space, coming from conventional/deepwater and had a question about simul/trimulfrac.

My understanding is that these methods are better than zipper frac since they work on the wells 2 or 3 at a time. However, if that is the case, why is this not used in all current frac jobs? What role or benefit does zipper frac still have?

38 Comments
2025/02/01
23:59 UTC

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How much does Transocean pay roustabouts?

And if possible, what are the salaries of the floorhands, derricks, and drillers?

7 Comments
2025/02/01
23:59 UTC

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Big operator not registering PE or PG

I have noticed that the big operator I work for does not require engineers or geologists to register.

They ignore local regulations completely. Is this common in other places in North America?

16 Comments
2025/02/01
22:25 UTC

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Looking for work

Painter in southeast Louisiana looking for work

2 Comments
2025/02/01
20:00 UTC

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Slop Bbls & Tank Bottoms

Hey yall!

This was kind of difficult to post but I'll hit that blue button anyways.

I'm out here in the Midland/Odessa area and I'm looking to get into contact with pumpers about where they are sending their high BS&W BBLS and why.

Obviously I understand most of these guys probably won't give me the time of day and if something isn't broke don't fix it.

In the off chance something could develop from this post then I guess I won't regret ever making it!

Cheers. God bless. & see ya around - (Hopefully not in a 50 car pile up around pecos or somethin)

4 Comments
2025/02/01
18:05 UTC

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Frac Formula Help.

This might not be the place for this but, anyone else out there who fracs in one way or another know the formula to calculate clean fluid ratio?

6 Comments
2025/02/01
16:35 UTC

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Waterproof Steel Toe Recs

I need some help w some new boots. had a pair of twisted x’s and they only lasted a year. second pair i’ve had and lasted the same amount of time. been doin a good amount of research and i want something that’s comfortable and won’t get holes in em after a years worth of work. TIA

10 Comments
2025/02/01
13:12 UTC

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Petroleum inspector Louisiana

Hey everyone. I'm an IFIA certified petroleum inspector looking for work in southeast Louisiana. I know it's a stretch, but any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!!!

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2025/02/01
08:43 UTC

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Anyone know anything about natural gas drilling in Arkansas in the Arkoma basin these days?

I’m from Arkansas, never really heard anything about Arkansas gas drilling, then 20 years ago ran into a guy at a bar that was in town for a drilling company and explained that the region was on the cusp of a drilling boom. I thought it was interesting but didn’t think much more about it until about 10 years ago when a very close friend explained that he had inherited mineral rights, and a drilling company paid to him to explore, found lots of easy to access gas, but never drilled and ultimately disappeared just as quickly as they showed up. I’ve only found a few articles online that even mention it, and they don’t really explain what happened other than about 2006 timeframe everyone got super excited about drilling and companies started moving in but ultimately all left by 2008, with no real explanation of the why. He seems to think it might someday turn into something for his great great grandkids but I imagine it will be divided into so many pieces by then it’ll essentially be worthless. Anyone on here have any insights into what happened? If the companies will ever come back? It sure would be nice for him to get a royalty check in his lifetime…any actions he can take on his end to help the cause? Or is this a pretty common thing, someone inherits mineral rights that sound great but ultimately end up pretty useless?

14 Comments
2025/02/01
08:42 UTC

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Kinder Morgan Houston, Tx - Pipeline Controller - Background Check

I recently just got an interview for KM Pipeline controller. I’ve got a buddy in there right now. From what I understand they’re a few test to take before hand, then you get an actual interview. Then you basically go back to school. He gave me the run down. What I’m really curious about is if anyone here could tell me if they hire felons and or how far they go back for a background check? I’ve seen a couple of things online saying 5 years but I saw that on indeed and idk if I trust that. I’ve been working in a lab for almost 3 years now and I see myself going nowhere with this company. Too much to say about where I’m at with this company. I’ve heard from the buddy the pay is really good, benefits, pension, yearly bonuses and yearly raises. This could really be life changing for me and my family. I made a mistake in 2016 and have stayed on the straight and arrow since then, really could use some solid insight and clarity about the background check. Thank you all in advance.

12 Comments
2025/02/01
07:26 UTC

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Need help

20 from canada saskatchewan Regina, I'm looking to find a high paying job, i know noting about this whole thing so I'm basically lost. I have just some experience with construction and im good with heights like high leaders (worked at a window cleaning company). I have some 20k saved up and i have a few questions. is there a course or something i could spend my money on to get a less intensive job in the oilfield and still get high pay? if there's noting whats the best positions i should try to get for good money? how can i get the job? where should i apply? How much hourly rate should i expect? basically what do i have to do to get it. And im also interested in the offshore oil rigs, do they pay more and if so how can i get a job there? I would appreciate any advice or info.

6 Comments
2025/02/01
07:02 UTC

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Rain For Rent

Anybody in here work for or have experience working for Rain For Rent? I was recently contacted by their recruiting department and I am considering applying.

I have a blue collar background but completely green to that industry. Just looking for some personal feedback / insight from anybody willing to share. Thanks

3 Comments
2025/02/01
04:32 UTC

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Water and wastewater treatment experience, any place for me in oil and gas?

Title, may switch careers soon. Probing for possibilities. North Carolina is my current state.

25 Comments
2025/02/01
02:34 UTC

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High pressure incident

Here is the GoFundMe for the operator that passed away after a high pressure event on a ProPetro pad a few days ago, very unfortunate event and a family lost the loved one that goes out provides for them, yall be safe out there and remember there's 0 reason to be in a redzone

https://www.gofundme.com/f/donar-en-memoria-a-edward-rodriguez

If not allowed feel free to delete.

17 Comments
2025/02/01
01:01 UTC

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Is this even possible?

I am thinking of prosses to turn WMO( WASTE MOTOR OIL) into desil Is this possibe? And if it is? Can i buy small like very small plant and then make small passive income Or make a diy version

5 Comments
2025/01/31
21:27 UTC

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Looking for voices in an important safety discussion

I'm working on an exciting new occupational safety product at my startup. We’re looking for senior onsite and field safety managers or superintendents to join a 90-minute focus group to share feedback on our impairment management solution.

You will be paid $100 in exchange for your time and insights.

Interested? Leave a comment or send me a private message for more details!

3 Comments
2025/01/31
20:00 UTC

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Any female engineers experiences?

Hello! I'm finishing my masters soon and am interested in the offshore jobs, could I get some information of how it is for women in the area?

6 Comments
2025/01/31
18:37 UTC

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Needing help

I’ve never worked in the oil field I’m in a position now where I need to provide for my family I live in central Texas and I need some help finding companies that would hire on guys with no experience yes I can pass a drug test…

10 Comments
2025/01/31
16:56 UTC

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Out of state roustabout

Doing some research I’ve seen the best way to start is to go to job fairs in Texas but unfortunately I live in Nevada and am not really able to go and stay in Texas for a job fair, I’ve also heard that applying online gets you basically nowhere, what is the next best thing for me to do to apply for a roustabout position?

9 Comments
2025/01/31
15:53 UTC

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Natural gas data sources

Hello everyone! Have anyone compared data on natural gas from S&P and other sources? I have data on production and reserves, and I see huge differences in numbers. For instance, ADNOC Gas production is almost twice lower in the official company data than in S&P. Same is with other companies, like QatarEnergy. As for reserves, I compared data between S&P and OPEC/Energy Institute on country-level. And this time, S&P underestimate the reserves - OPEC shows reserves twice larger than S&P. Is someone aware or any difference in methodology? I know S&P gives 1P (proved) and 2P (probable) reserves. OPEC is likely to give 1P, so two times difference makes even less sense to me.

Thanks for your help. Happy to discuss and will appreciate any feedback

2 Comments
2025/01/31
12:40 UTC

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Looking for Petroleum Engineering Job Opportunities – Open to Relocation

Hey everyone,

I'm actively searching for job opportunities in the petroleum, drilling, petrochemical, oil & gas, or energy industries. If you know of any openings or have any advice, I'd greatly appreciate your help!

About Me:

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering

Work Experiences:

Field Operator – Petrochemical industry

Drilling Engineer Intern - Mining industry

Location: Philippines (Open to relocation)

I'm eager to apply my skills and gain further experience in the industry. Any leads, referrals, or guidance would mean a lot! Thanks in advance!

2 Comments
2025/01/31
07:35 UTC

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Job Transition to Engineering

Little backstory; I am in my mid 20’s and graduated college during the pandemic with a mechanical engineering degree. At the time there were hardly any job openings, especially engineering ones. I took the first job offer that was given to me, which was a field tech position working for a large drilling rig instrumentation company. I climbed the ranks quickly going from technician, to supervisor, and recently becoming the regional ops manager in just a few years.

While I am happy where I am at, I still have the passion to be an engineer one day, while staying in the oil and gas sector. Preferably completions or drilling engineer. I have applied many times in the past, but have yet to have an actual interview.

I thought about potentially applying for lease operator positions, hoping that may open the door for future completions engineering spots?

Any tips?

Thanks in advance!

1 Comment
2025/01/31
05:04 UTC

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E tech pay

Halliburton e Tech making 24 a hour. 14 on 7 off Clocking 16 hours a day Opinions if it’s a good deal or if I’m getting played with

3 Comments
2025/01/31
00:34 UTC

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