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re: Plant operator job at Exxon in BR
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:10 pm to Jack Daniel
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:10 pm to Jack Daniel
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Posted by Jack Daniel 8 years in a refinery as a board operator give me a leg up?
They may look to hire you straight in as a board operator. The need is there.
Might not want you as an operator if you have that much time on the board.
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Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:11 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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I know it's competitive, but I know some people who got in there with little to no competition.
What does that mean, exactly?
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:11 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Who you know matters more than what you know.
That used to be the case.Its getting away from the good ol boy culture.Alot of the managers that make the hiring decisions are young and not easily influenced by the "old timers".
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:13 pm to Jack Daniel
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8 years in a refinery as a board operator give me a leg up?
I'd say you are in real good shape, as long as you don't hike your leg and fart during the interview. By the way, I'm interviewing also.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:13 pm to fightin tigers
I doubt they would hire straight in as a controller.We have to have 3-5 yrs of outside unit exp before training on the board.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:14 pm to LateArrivalforLSU
There are people there who wouldn't have gotten a 2nd look if qualification and fit was all that mattered when they were hired.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:17 pm to Jack Daniel
it is. as long as you are ready to work.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:18 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Don't be a plant operator. Apply to law school and get a job at Kean Miller or Stone Pigman.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:19 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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There are people there who wouldn't have gotten a 2nd look if qualification and fit was all that mattered when they were hired.
I think what you are saying happens with a lot of organizations. There are always things working within the internal infrastructure that we aren't aware of. The most qualified people aren't always hired; that's the way the world works.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:21 pm to LateArrivalforLSU
what plant are you interviewing at?
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:22 pm to pdubya76
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what plant are you interviewing at?
Exxon. I expect more interviews (with different plants) coming within the next few weeks also.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:23 pm to LateArrivalforLSU
I kinda gathered it was for XOM. I didnt know what site you were interviewing for.
at Embassy Suites?
at Embassy Suites?
This post was edited on 3/19/14 at 11:24 pm
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:24 pm to pdubya76
No, it's at another hotel. Can't remember the name of it now.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:26 pm to pdubya76
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I doubt they would hire straight in as a controller.
It isn't common, but has happened recently. Scary proposition on both sides of the mic because of unfamiliarity.
Personally, I can't think of a refinery around that I would leave after a career in which I already had 8 years on the board. Rebuilding your reputation and work experience isn't worth it. Everyone has their reasons for switching up though.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:26 pm to LateArrivalforLSU
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The most qualified people aren't always hired
Of course not. It's more fun to talk about when it's exxon though. People tend to get really butthurt about exxon.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:26 pm to LateArrivalforLSU
When I hired all the interviews were at the plant you were interviewing for.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:27 pm to pdubya76
The email stated polyolefins, but last time I interviewed with them the email invitation to interview stated it was XOM Chem plant. The guys that interviewed me stated that once the candidates are picked they assign the hired candidates to refinery, chem plant, etc.
Basically, what I'm saying, is I'm not sure if it's for sure polyolefins or not.
Basically, what I'm saying, is I'm not sure if it's for sure polyolefins or not.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:30 pm to fightin tigers
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Scary proposition on both sides of the mic because of unfamiliarity.
I agree.When I work the board the guys I work with can tell how things are going by my tone of voice.It takes alot of trust to be out there when theres an upset and you are counting on the board guy to reign it back in.I wouldnt want a new guy up there.I could see there being some resentment from other employees as well.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:33 pm to pdubya76
I came through with a few that went straight to the board. I think some people resented them, but mainly because they don't realize it isn't exactly unicorn kisses and mermaid farts up there.
That doesn't stop people from clamoring to get there.
That doesn't stop people from clamoring to get there.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 11:33 pm to LateArrivalforLSU
Chem and refinery usually hire big classes at the same time.
Polyolefins/Plastics/Resins would likely have stand alone interviews.They all fall under the Chemicals umbrella but do their own hiring with assistance of BR Area HR.
Polyolefins/Plastics/Resins would likely have stand alone interviews.They all fall under the Chemicals umbrella but do their own hiring with assistance of BR Area HR.
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