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re: Should you already be OSHA certified before trying to get a job in the industrial industry
Posted on 2/24/20 at 4:48 pm to Tiger2287
Posted on 2/24/20 at 4:48 pm to Tiger2287
Most "plants" don't directly employ many tradespeople.
Most are contracted out.
If you do process technology your school should be able to help place you with an employer as an operator (trainee/intern).
Some companies are open to legit hiring the best candidate.
Others such as Marathon Petroleum will likely not even talk to you in most cases unless you are related to someone.
I like working in industry.
But, don't think you can dictate who you'll work for. You will always have a job but there's a lot of "good ole boy" bullshite to navigate.
Ppl are gonna downvote me. But, whatever. It's true. Most guys I know who are operators etc work where their Dad did or does.
Most are contracted out.
If you do process technology your school should be able to help place you with an employer as an operator (trainee/intern).
Some companies are open to legit hiring the best candidate.
Others such as Marathon Petroleum will likely not even talk to you in most cases unless you are related to someone.
I like working in industry.
But, don't think you can dictate who you'll work for. You will always have a job but there's a lot of "good ole boy" bullshite to navigate.
Ppl are gonna downvote me. But, whatever. It's true. Most guys I know who are operators etc work where their Dad did or does.
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Posted on 2/24/20 at 5:01 pm to Tiger2287
ISTC Basic+ will be more valuable than a 10hr OSHA card
Posted on 2/24/20 at 5:03 pm to IIxxBREADxxII
OSHA basic (BOP). Site specific once you get a job and know the specific plant.
Had to go a few weeks ago to get BOP and a site specific. Will need to go back and get two more site specifics for two other plants I have projects in.
My work paid for it.
Had to go a few weeks ago to get BOP and a site specific. Will need to go back and get two more site specifics for two other plants I have projects in.
My work paid for it.
Posted on 2/24/20 at 5:06 pm to Tiger2287
Most of those places will send you to get osha certified. It takes one day and isn’t that big of a deal
Posted on 2/24/20 at 5:10 pm to Tiger2287
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industrial industry
Oh...
Posted on 2/24/20 at 6:16 pm to terd ferguson
TWICC is definitely a plus. about $130.00 Go to their web site for details. Whatever you do, don't hesitate at the whole drug testing thing. They might take hair which could give them a 90 window. Best of luck. One other thing to consider, is getting a safety certification (Maybe a year). Most of those folks are always employed and well paid.
Posted on 2/24/20 at 6:21 pm to Tiger2287
No, just make sure u can get yo Twix card
Posted on 2/24/20 at 6:27 pm to Tiger2287
Screw the OSHA
If you're going to spend your own money, go sign up online and get your appointment for your TWIC card. Find a safety council near you and get your Basic Plus cert. If you're working for a contractor, you will need both of those for entry into most all plants.
If you plan on doing any work on the ROW of pipelines, spend the money on AOC OQ from NCCER or get something simple OQ from Veriforce.
If you're going to spend your own money, go sign up online and get your appointment for your TWIC card. Find a safety council near you and get your Basic Plus cert. If you're working for a contractor, you will need both of those for entry into most all plants.
If you plan on doing any work on the ROW of pipelines, spend the money on AOC OQ from NCCER or get something simple OQ from Veriforce.
Posted on 2/24/20 at 6:32 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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I'd get my OSHA 30 and TWIC card
This. It also doesn't hurt to be CPR certified. I am in the pipeline business and having specific training also goes a long way towards a job specific industry such as being a Competent Person for Excavations/Shoring.
Posted on 2/24/20 at 6:35 pm to Tiger2287
Industrial metal had a lot of potential back in the day
Posted on 2/24/20 at 6:37 pm to Tiger2287
OSHA certified? No plants require that for contractors to get in. Basic plus and plant specific training, absolutely, but not osha certification. At least not in my 13 yrs in this business.
Posted on 2/24/20 at 6:46 pm to Marlo Stanfield
It's not necessary to take any training/courses before taking a "plant" job. A lot of bigger employers will set up basic reciprocal safety at the safety council along with any site specific safety required for the facility to be worked in after hiring.
About the only thing it *might* make sense to do beforehand is apply for a TWIC (transportation worker identity credential). I think that's a few hundred bucks, and may take a couple days or weeks for the background check. Employers may or may not pay for this, and generally all plant workers need one. It might put one over another applicant if one already has a twic card.
About the only thing it *might* make sense to do beforehand is apply for a TWIC (transportation worker identity credential). I think that's a few hundred bucks, and may take a couple days or weeks for the background check. Employers may or may not pay for this, and generally all plant workers need one. It might put one over another applicant if one already has a twic card.
This post was edited on 2/24/20 at 6:51 pm
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