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I'm trying to get into the Oilfield industry with no field experience.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:00 am
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:00 am
I have heard of Rigzone, and a number of other websites but without experience I'm getting "crickets". It seems one has to know someone in the field to get them started, so any advice on how to get in would be greatly appreciated....
This post was edited on 1/29/14 at 10:12 am
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Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:00 am to 23rdpsalm
Know someone
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:01 am to 23rdpsalm
ride down highway 90 and bring a bunch of resumes. if you can't find a job by the end of your trip, i'd be surprised. hell, they probably have a few billboards along the way that say "now hiring". this is the busiest the oil field has been in my 20 years.
good luck.
good luck.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:02 am to 23rdpsalm
What's your qualifications?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:09 am to 23rdpsalm
if you're in engineering try to get on as a field engineer with an services company
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:10 am to yellowfin
14+ years in IT
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:11 am to 23rdpsalm
in that case try to attend some hiring events put on by companies and check rig zone frequently
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:12 am to 23rdpsalm
You want to do that but in oil and gas or change careers?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:12 am to 23rdpsalm
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into the Oilfield with no field experience
good luck with that.
You're going to start at the very bottom if you do get in.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:12 am to yellowfin
I have a masters in environmental sciences limited experience with it(just graduated) and a undergrad in biology 5 years of lab work. I am getting crickets as well wtf
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:13 am to 23rdpsalm
Could you be more vague?
There are tons of different types of oil field jobs.
You might want to edit your OP and list any possible qualifications and the types of jobs you would be interested in.
Make your title more specific too, or else the thread will get anchored.
There are tons of different types of oil field jobs.
You might want to edit your OP and list any possible qualifications and the types of jobs you would be interested in.
Make your title more specific too, or else the thread will get anchored.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:14 am to 5Alive
Where did y'all intern at? Realize y'all are trying to get into a highly technical field with no technical experience.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:15 am to Bmath
I just want to get in man
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:15 am to 5Alive
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I have a masters in environmental sciences limited experience with it(just graduated) and a undergrad in biology 5 years of lab work. I am getting crickets as well wtf
Have you tried any consulting firms? I had the same quals as you coming out of grad school and had no problem.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:16 am to fightin tigers
I interned with the Environmental Dept at the SWBNO. I created and Submitted all their Title V permits
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:16 am to yellowfin
I thought with my IT background it would be a plus to get in, but it's looking like a change of careers.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:16 am to 23rdpsalm
Looks for automation or Scada positions
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:16 am to Bmath
Which ones should i try? Can u email me?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:17 am to 23rdpsalm
if you want to work offshore you have at least have these minimum requirements before anyone will even talk to you.
High School Diploma or GED & Certification Cards, TWIC, Rigging 6th Edition, Water Survival and Safe Gulf.
you can get on as a deckhand, rigger, galley hand, cook, laborer, helper, roustabout
High School Diploma or GED & Certification Cards, TWIC, Rigging 6th Edition, Water Survival and Safe Gulf.
you can get on as a deckhand, rigger, galley hand, cook, laborer, helper, roustabout
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:17 am to Prominentwon
I don't mind humbling work
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