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re: How does one go about getting a plant operator job?
Posted on 9/16/19 at 11:39 am to fr33manator
Posted on 9/16/19 at 11:39 am to fr33manator
quote:
If you aren’t a white male you’ll have a better chance at getting in. If you are you better know someone with pull.
This is 100% fact..
I worked in a refinery for 5-6 years, and was always around the hiring classes when they brought them in, and I always had to laugh.. the classes of new operators always broke down the same:
2 white guys
2 white women
1 black guy
1 black woman
1 Hispanic man
1 Hispanic woman
1 person that you couldn’t quite tell which nationality they were
All in the name of equality
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Posted on 9/16/19 at 11:51 am to Mr. Hangover
Like everyone has said P-Tech is the way to go. Also if you make it to a interview keep safety first and always be a team player.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 11:52 am to WaydownSouth
I did 6 years as a contractor before I even got an interview. Go to ptech school to fast track it, or know somebody
Posted on 9/16/19 at 12:03 pm to cfish140
It's so cute all the people not getting positions claiming nepotism. Doesn't matter who you know anymore. Only thing that helps is getting you an interview if you pass the test.
They have separate committees that doing the hiring or they outsource it now a days. And those on the committee could give two shots who you know.
They have separate committees that doing the hiring or they outsource it now a days. And those on the committee could give two shots who you know.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 12:07 pm to WaydownSouth
We got a plant operator
He waters our plants
His name is Juan
He waters our plants
His name is Juan
Posted on 9/16/19 at 12:09 pm to WaydownSouth
quote:
I have 100k in student loans to pay off
Damn that sucks
Posted on 9/16/19 at 12:13 pm to WaydownSouth
Operator jobs are fricking dumb...you should be looking at pipeline controlling gigs.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 12:32 pm to vjp819
quote:
Since I was on several interview teams, should you be fortunate to get an interview, I have many of the interview questions memorized, which if you know them ahead of time will help you to prepare good answers.
Do you mind posting some of the questions?
Posted on 9/16/19 at 12:38 pm to WaydownSouth
Walk into HR and place your truck nuts on their desk. You are in.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 12:59 pm to rickyh
I have a P Tech degree and I am an operator and will tell you straight up that it wasn’t necessary. What I know now was learned mainly on the job. Sure, learning how distillation works and other P Tech school stuff is great as lagniappe, but not completely vitally necessary. Some of the guys we have who were pipe fitters and millwrights were actually further along than I was when brand new.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 1:17 pm to RealityTiger
quote:Does anyone else notice something about this post?
Tricks from an insider. This is what they're looking for.
1. You're a team player, and not a selfish son of a bitch. If you're sitting down and a co-worker is doing something, be out there with him (even if it's not your area or you don't think he needs help). If you are training, especially be out there. If he's doing something high risk and says he doesn't need your help, tough shite. You're gonna be out there anyway.
2. Follow procedure. Follow PPE requirements. Never relax on either. You do and will, but nobody needs to know about that, especially in an interview. As far as they know, procedure and rules are the gospel, unless approved to do otherwise by leadership.
3. If you don't know anything, ask. Do not pretend to know. If your first sources blows you off like it's a stupid question and/or you should know, go to a 2nd source. DO NOT just pretend to know and go do it without seeking help. In some cases, that could cost you your life and could create an environmental nightmare and cost you your job with potential jail time.
4. Follow the format for every question of what happened, what you did to resolve or attempt to resolve, and what the end result was. Some are sticklers about this and even if you knock it out the park on giving a real life example to answer the question, they will consider it a shitty answer because you didn't follow up with the format.
5. You do not take risks. You do not lie. You do not bend the rules. You do not cover up for others. You confront somebody when they aren't following the rules even if you're brand new and he/she has been there for 40 years. You are a rat. You are a company man. Even if you detest all of those things, that's what they want to hear from you. As far as they're concerned, you're all of those things. Chances are you will be none of those (hopefully), but again, they don't need to know about it.
6. The plant comes first. If you are doing more than one thing, the process always carries precedence over all other things. You have to prioritize at times, and that's that.
7. Safety first. Safety for you, safety for those around you, and safety for the environment.
I promise anybody, if you follow those, you will knock it out the park.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 2:17 pm to arcalades
No, tell me.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 2:23 pm to WaydownSouth
One has to be willing to take a pay cut, first. Then buy and f250 with an 8 year note, before even applying for such a position.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 2:41 pm to WaydownSouth
My company requires a Process Technician degree. You can get hired for an internship before you finish. They work around your schedule.
It would also be nice for you to take summer jobs working in the plant environment.
It would also be nice for you to take summer jobs working in the plant environment.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 2:45 pm to WaydownSouth
It is literally this simple.
Go to PT school.
Work for contractor while in PT school to get plant experience.
Finish school and apply for operator job
Go to PT school.
Work for contractor while in PT school to get plant experience.
Finish school and apply for operator job
Posted on 9/16/19 at 2:59 pm to arcalades
quote:Would love it if you shed some light
Does anyone else notice something about this post?
Posted on 9/16/19 at 3:21 pm to WaydownSouth
First step is having no ambition which it seems you’ve accomplished
Posted on 9/16/19 at 3:30 pm to WaydownSouth
- 2 or 4 year industrial technology or process technology degree
- 5 years plant/industrial experience
- Military
- Emergency Response or Law Enforcement
To get a test or interview with a major you need a minimum of 2/4 of those qualifications.
To get an offer you’ll need to be top 10-20 out of about 100 interviews.
- 5 years plant/industrial experience
- Military
- Emergency Response or Law Enforcement
To get a test or interview with a major you need a minimum of 2/4 of those qualifications.
To get an offer you’ll need to be top 10-20 out of about 100 interviews.
This post was edited on 9/16/19 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 9/16/19 at 3:41 pm to WaydownSouth
Rent an impressive fully loaded F250 for your interview.
Carry yourself with an unwarranted aura of entitlement and self importance.
Let the Plant know that every major plant has already offered you (even if they haven’t) and that they should be thankful for the opportunity to hire someone as important and good as you. You refuse to settle for less
Carry yourself with an unwarranted aura of entitlement and self importance.
Let the Plant know that every major plant has already offered you (even if they haven’t) and that they should be thankful for the opportunity to hire someone as important and good as you. You refuse to settle for less
Posted on 9/16/19 at 3:45 pm to Zanzibaw
Get a PTech degree
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