http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

No exp nessesary. Anyone should be able to at least get an interview for this

(08-20-2013 05:29 AM)Irishman Wrote:  http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

No exp nessesary. Anyone should be able to at least get an interview for this

That sounds really interesting.
Are all of these tickets necessary? These are more than the usual 3 fundamental ones.

(08-20-2013 06:08 AM)buko Wrote:  

(08-20-2013 05:29 AM)Irishman Wrote:  http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

No exp nessesary. Anyone should be able to at least get an interview for this

That sounds really interesting.
Are all of these tickets necessary? These are more than the usual 3 fundamental ones.

No this is the company's wish list. As long as you have a few tickets you can sweet talk them and get the rest later if at all. I don't even know what some of them are ha.

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This is a loaded question but....

....how long would it take off to pay off $100,000 USD of debt by heading to the Oil Sands?

If you were in this situation and desperate, what is the precise step-by-step blueprint you would follow to resolve this problem?

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(08-21-2013 02:31 AM)youngmobileglobal Wrote:  -

This is a loaded question but....

....how long would it take off to pay off $100,000 USD of debt by heading to the Oil Sands?

If you were in this situation and desperate, what is the precise step-by-step blueprint you would follow to resolve this problem?

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I'd probably start reading this thread.

YMG,
From what I saw when I was there last fall and talking with guys there and guys from the forum, I'd say 1 to 1.5 year of working non stop with no break. That is provided you do not piss it all on booze, drugs and strippers in your off time. Perhaps Scotian, Irishman and the other guys already there can also chip in on that topic which is of high importance to most people.

(08-20-2013 05:29 AM)Irishman Wrote:  http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

No exp nessesary. Anyone should be able to at least get an interview for this

I applied, thanks for posting it!

The weather in Edmonton is great! Women are beautiful, the downtown area is flooded with hot chicks and it's always busy and fun to hang around there. Better make the most of it now, before coldness kicks inn. If any of the guys here wanna meet up with me downtown sometime I would be happy to do so. We can exchange ideas, have couple drinks, and enjoy the atmosphere! I came from Halifax, NS so it is indeed different here!

(08-21-2013 03:30 PM)Vacancier Permanent Wrote:  YMG,
From what I saw when I was there last fall and talking with guys there and guys from the forum, I'd say 1 to 1.5 year of working non stop with no break. That is provided you do not piss it all on booze, drugs and strippers in your off time. Perhaps Scotian, Irishman and the other guys already there can also chip in on that topic which is of high importance to most people.

Ill get around to answering this soon. Once you are set up and if you are working pretty consistent you can save over 60k a year pretty handy.

I think if I went flat out working and saving next year I could put away 100k. Would be pretty taxing mentally though.

I got some good info about working offshore as an mwd recently too so might post that up also.

(08-21-2013 11:22 PM)Irishman Wrote:  

(08-21-2013 03:30 PM)Vacancier Permanent Wrote:  YMG,
From what I saw when I was there last fall and talking with guys there and guys from the forum, I'd say 1 to 1.5 year of working non stop with no break. That is provided you do not piss it all on booze, drugs and strippers in your off time. Perhaps Scotian, Irishman and the other guys already there can also chip in on that topic which is of high importance to most people.

Ill get around to answering this soon. Once you are set up and if you are working pretty consistent you can save over 60k a year pretty handy.

I think if I went flat out working and saving next year I could put away 100k. Would be pretty taxing mentally though.

I got some good info about working offshore as an mwd recently too so might post that up also.

Thank you Irishman.

Do you think that a fresh graduate coming out of school with $100K of debt (or anyone with 100K of debt), gaining access to this position:

http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

Could be totally debt free in 2 years?

(08-21-2013 11:45 PM)youngmobileglobal Wrote:  

(08-21-2013 11:22 PM)Irishman Wrote:  

(08-21-2013 03:30 PM)Vacancier Permanent Wrote:  YMG,
From what I saw when I was there last fall and talking with guys there and guys from the forum, I'd say 1 to 1.5 year of working non stop with no break. That is provided you do not piss it all on booze, drugs and strippers in your off time. Perhaps Scotian, Irishman and the other guys already there can also chip in on that topic which is of high importance to most people.

Ill get around to answering this soon. Once you are set up and if you are working pretty consistent you can save over 60k a year pretty handy.

I think if I went flat out working and saving next year I could put away 100k. Would be pretty taxing mentally though.

I got some good info about working offshore as an mwd recently too so might post that up also.

Thank you Irishman.

Do you think that a fresh graduate coming out of school with $100K of debt (or anyone with 100K of debt), gaining access to this position:

http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

Could be totally debt free in 2 years?

The link doesn't open

(08-21-2013 11:54 PM)MiddleEastern Wrote:  

(08-21-2013 11:45 PM)youngmobileglobal Wrote:  

(08-21-2013 11:22 PM)Irishman Wrote:  

(08-21-2013 03:30 PM)Vacancier Permanent Wrote:  YMG,
From what I saw when I was there last fall and talking with guys there and guys from the forum, I'd say 1 to 1.5 year of working non stop with no break. That is provided you do not piss it all on booze, drugs and strippers in your off time. Perhaps Scotian, Irishman and the other guys already there can also chip in on that topic which is of high importance to most people.

Ill get around to answering this soon. Once you are set up and if you are working pretty consistent you can save over 60k a year pretty handy.

I think if I went flat out working and saving next year I could put away 100k. Would be pretty taxing mentally though.

I got some good info about working offshore as an mwd recently too so might post that up also.

Thank you Irishman.

Do you think that a fresh graduate coming out of school with $100K of debt (or anyone with 100K of debt), gaining access to this position:

http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

Could be totally debt free in 2 years?

The link doesn't open

Weird, I copy pasted it from the link one of you posted earlier.

Weird, I copy pasted it from the link one of you posted earlier.
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Oh ok. For MWD's salaries fluctuates. Some big companies like Halliburton, Schlumberger, and Weatherford are responsible for many well sites so they have steady work all year round. These companies have a basic salary (that you get even if you're sitting home) + daily bonus for each day you spend on the field. Based on glassdoor website, MWD average 54k yearly in Schlumberger, and 68k in Halliburton. I don't know how accurate these figures are. But after 2 years working on the field you should be able to clear your debt and even have some savings. Don't forget that spring season is slow for these guys, so you're working 9 out of 12 months a year.

Here is glassdoor website for salaries:

http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/mwd-en...KO0,12.htm

That's pretty accurate ^. Ill write up what I've heard soon

(08-21-2013 11:45 PM)youngmobileglobal Wrote:  Thank you Irishman.

Do you think that a fresh graduate coming out of school with $100K of debt (or anyone with 100K of debt), gaining access to this position:

http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

Could be totally debt free in 2 years?

Why are you 100K in debt from school to begin with? What did you take?

If it took 4 years to get into debt, your best approach is to take 4 years to get out of debt. If the course you took was in the S.T.E.M. fields, then 4 years is reasonable. This way you can service the debt AND save money for other investment opportunities (real estate for one) rather than completely working for your debtor.

(08-20-2013 05:29 AM)Irishman Wrote:  http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

No exp nessesary. Anyone should be able to at least get an interview for this

Great share! Thanks!

(08-19-2013 11:25 AM)BigIrish Wrote:  Alright lads!?
Im flying up to Kearl Lake tomorrow to start a 3week stint for a company called "Atcopower" can anyone tell me much about Kearl lake and the company?

Kearl Lake is AWESOME! Plenty of opportunity! PLENTY. The amount of projects happening that have been greenlit will keep you busy for a while!

(08-22-2013 07:53 PM)RossTan Wrote:  

(08-21-2013 11:45 PM)youngmobileglobal Wrote:  Thank you Irishman.

Do you think that a fresh graduate coming out of school with $100K of debt (or anyone with 100K of debt), gaining access to this position:

http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/407...rators.asp

Could be totally debt free in 2 years?

Why are you 100K in debt from school to begin with? What did you take?

If it took 4 years to get into debt, your best approach is to take 4 years to get out of debt. If the course you took was in the S.T.E.M. fields, then 4 years is reasonable. This way you can service the debt AND save money for other investment opportunities (real estate for one) rather than completely working for your debtor.

I have zero debt.

I wrote this question to see if the oil sands were a solution to the large population of Americans who DO happen to have $100K+ in debt in one form or another.

(08-14-2013 12:28 AM)Albertron Wrote:  [...]


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I don't think it's fair for me to come to any assumptions without at least knowing where this dogmatic attitude to safety comes from.

Safety is safety. Majority of work place deaths are young workers. 16-24. Not the old guys 30 and above. 'Cause majority of the time, the young ones don't stand up for themselves when it comes to health and safety violations.

When I was a supervisor my concern was my crew. Anyone on that crew who jeopardized everyone else was let go, simple as that. Rules were laid out from the start. They had a copy, they signed a copy in agreement to adhere to the rules and policies.

Arbitrarily firing someone would entail random acts of employment termination. That was not my approach. Because I had to answer to the person who hired me and to my crew. Lose the respect of your crew, you don't have one. They're efforts guaranteed me a position as a supervisor, hence, making sure they and their jobs and relations with the clients was okay guaranteed my continued employment as their supervisor. They trusted me to look out for them, and I looked out for them to the letter.

When you get in a position of leadership and trust, you will understand.

(08-22-2013 08:08 PM)youngmobileglobal Wrote:  I have zero debt.

I wrote this question to see if the oil sands were a solution to the large population of Americans who DO happen to have $100K+ in debt in one form or another.

First of all, its very difficult for Americans to get into Canada without serious qualifications. But if one were able to, why would you worry about 100K in American debt? Just fucking stay in Canada and forget about it.

MiddleEastern Wrote:Based on glassdoor website, MWD average 54k yearly in Schlumberger, and 68k in Halliburton. I don't know how accurate these figures are.

(08-22-2013 01:19 AM)Irishman Wrote:  That's pretty accurate ^. Ill write up what I've heard soon

(12-16-2012 06:07 AM)Irishman Wrote:  Once you are in its well over 100k first year, close to 200k next year. All depends on how much you can work and how busy it is.

In a post last year you said it's about 100k per year. Are the differences so big between the companies?
I read that big companies usually pay less than the smaller ones, but the training is a lot better.

(04-03-2013 08:47 PM)Irishman Wrote:  Raliv: I have a one year working visa ( check the link above). It is very easy to get the second year and I believe it keeps going to four years are up then you have to apply for a professional one or something (?). I will be telling employers that I have a full 2 years work permit and contacts for another 2. Make hiring me an easy choice basically.

And another question to you Irishman, you mentioned it's pretty easy to extend your working visa for a 2nd year. How?

I'm from Germany and my Working Holiday Visa is valid for one year only and it's not possible to extend it.
My only possibilities then are to apply for a Young Professionals Visa, but i would need to leave Canada for a few weeks.

The other possibility is to get a PR through the CEC (Canada Experience Class), but for this you need to have 1 year skilled work experience in Canada.
Nearly all trades qualify for skilled work experience, but as a foreigner its really difficult to get into one. Beside this the choices are limited. That's why i'm looking more into MWD, Well Testing, wireline / e-line / slackline and Mudlogging now. It's possible to get into these fields during the first months and they qualify you for the CEC. Many others don't, like coil tubing, fraccing, snubbing, cementing, roughneck and many driving jobs.

Hope you can help

Remote camps job fair this weekend

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-bar-foo...Z517470551

September 4, Central Alberta Job Fair

http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/apps...ipants.asp

What are the differences in a Camp say CNRL compared to a camp on the lease for a drilling rig? Obviously they are smaller but what are the conditions compared to CNRL or any other big camps?

Heads up!

Work is seriously picking up. Like it typically does.

If you were thinking of coming out here, now is your best chance. Outfits are ramping up for the winter season.

For everything.

Yes...that also.