Post: #26

What about guys with work experience in the non-profit education sector, a degree in like polisci?

Is there any kind of job someone like that could get without technical certificates or the like?

Post: #27

I just hammered out about 20 online applications for shits and giggles. For the record, Imma whore and will go to the highest bidder.

Post: #28

For all of our Texas players, Bronco Oil Field, Exxon, and Kirby are huge down here in south texas. I've applied a few years back with no luck. Alot of companies want you to have your TWIC card first. Its a background check and some safety training I believe.

We are having a big boom right now. I just got back so I don't know all the players or extent but whatever info I find I will post.

Post: #29

(05-04-2013 10:57 AM)TexasMade Wrote:  For all of our Texas players, Bronco Oil Field, Exxon, and Kirby are huge down here in south texas. I've applied a few years back with no luck. Alot of companies want you to have your TWIC card first. Its a background check and some safety training I believe.

We are having a big boom right now. I just got back so I don't know all the players or extent but whatever info I find I will post.

Arent you a vet?

Post: #30

(05-03-2013 08:24 PM)Sonsowey Wrote:  What about guys with work experience in the non-profit education sector, a degree in like polisci?

Is there any kind of job someone like that could get without technical certificates or the like?

You're BA won't get a job but your previous work experience may get you something, especially if you have computer skills, but you'd be looking at an entry-level gig. If you're keen on teaching or have any experience as an instructor that could be an option as well, many guys who work a few years in a trade go on to teach at colleges or become on site instructors for things like safety courses. There's lots of options but as I say, you'll likely start at the bottom of the totem pole.

Post: #31

I worked 91 hours this week doing pipe work for oil in a shitty, tiny town going towards South Texas. No girls around, bars, clubs, malls, nada. The pay isn't THAT good (but the overtime came fast) and I couldn't imagine some tatted up Starbucks worker with $50,000 in college debt able to hack it out here. A pussy just wont make it with guys talking shit to you, extreme weather and long ass shifts. I can't really write a data sheet right now but will try later this week.

The jobs are out there guys. I'm working for a bullshit company because someone got me in the door and it's easy as hell to save up since I can't really spend to much when I go back home for only one weekend. I'm sure the experience wont look bad if I decide to go after a huge company later on. An older dude told me to use this as a stepping stone, whether it's for the company, another one or just in general with my life. Physical labor wont kill a young guy and you can stack bread quick.

Post: #32

This field interests me…I like travel, science, working outdoors (sometimes). I have a BS in Physics. Is that enough to break into the field or do I need some kind of Master's? I'm not very keen on taking on any more student loans if I can avoid it.

Post: #33

Scotian, these threads always get me hyped up. You are a legend.

Do you have any intel on what the job market is like for rig welders?

Post: #34

All with rig/oil work experience:

From a math & physics (undergrad) and oceanography (masters) background, what is the best way to market my experience towards the oil industry? Any specific openings/specializations that you can think of?

Post: #35

Welders at my company make $80/hour. I know one of the boss guys that's always standing around and watching us bust our ass makes $1,000/day. I have no idea what kind of degree he has or if he worked his way up in the company.

Post: #36

(07-28-2013 11:15 PM)houston Wrote:  I worked 91 hours this week doing pipe work for oil in a shitty, tiny town going towards South Texas. No girls around, bars, clubs, malls, nada. The pay isn't THAT good (but the overtime came fast) and I couldn't imagine some tatted up Starbucks worker with $50,000 in college debt able to hack it out here. A pussy just wont make it with guys talking shit to you, extreme weather and long ass shifts. I can't really write a data sheet right now but will try later this week.

The jobs are out there guys. I'm working for a bullshit company because someone got me in the door and it's easy as hell to save up since I can't really spend to much when I go back home for only one weekend. I'm sure the experience wont look bad if I decide to go after a huge company later on. An older dude told me to use this as a stepping stone, whether it's for the company, another one or just in general with my life. Physical labor wont kill a young guy and you can stack bread quick.

Please tell us more when you're able. I am looking for ideas and I have done physical labor in all sorts of temps in the past.

Post: #37

(07-28-2013 11:15 PM)houston Wrote:  I worked 91 hours this week doing pipe work for oil in a shitty, tiny town going towards South Texas. No girls around, bars, clubs, malls, nada. The pay isn't THAT good (but the overtime came fast) and I couldn't imagine some tatted up Starbucks worker with $50,000 in college debt able to hack it out here. A pussy just wont make it with guys talking shit to you, extreme weather and long ass shifts. I can't really write a data sheet right now but will try later this week.

The jobs are out there guys. I'm working for a bullshit company because someone got me in the door and it's easy as hell to save up since I can't really spend to much when I go back home for only one weekend. I'm sure the experience wont look bad if I decide to go after a huge company later on. An older dude told me to use this as a stepping stone, whether it's for the company, another one or just in general with my life. Physical labor wont kill a young guy and you can stack bread quick.

Good post Houston! I was wondering if someone had some insight in the south/west Texas oil boom. It would be great if you could provide some info that's Scotian-like in how to get an oil job in Texas.

• Any special certificates we need?
• Where do we look for open jobs? (special website?)
• What's the pay? (to avoid getting lowballed)
• How are living expenses/conditions?
• Where in Texas? (I've seen openings in Odessa and in South Texas, confused)
• What types of jobs are there?
• Any jobs in sales?
  

Not that I'm a wussy and can't handle the conditions, I get dirty often but just to know the situation heads up and make plans for it rather than shooting from the hip. Money is money and that's all that matters to me.

I message my friend who works somewhere in south texas and he replied with this:

Quote:There's a lot of companies. From rigs to pulling units gas plants power lines just everything. Everything is growing down there. And in the oilfields they are hiring anyone, they need the hands an if you don't know anything about it they put you in small groups to learn little by little. I have a relative that works in North Dakota and he says that they are a little more strict over there but they also make more money.

Halliburton is one of the biggest and they have an office here in Dallas and you can probably find something good there as well

Also, I check with Halli and they don't have many positions without experience. Mind if I hit you up with a PM? Fucking student loans.

Post: #38

nice post. over the last 5 years I have built a nice portfolio of domain names about the american oil boom. they range from americanoilboom.com to ohiofrackingjobs.com, mostly content site domains, job board domains named after states(including North Dakota), fracking domains etc. I have been so busy running my own business that they are just sitting in my domain manager and I have done absolutely nothing with them. The goal was to build sites, but I might just sell them. PM if you are interested.

Post: #39

(07-30-2013 06:49 AM)puckman Wrote:  nice post. over the last 5 years I have built a nice portfolio of domain names about the american oil boom. they range from americanoilboom.com to ohiofrackingjobs.com, mostly content site domains, job board domains named after states(including North Dakota), fracking domains etc.

Great biz idea! You can see into the future, that's magical. you'll have business running at peak in a few years.

Post: #40

(07-29-2013 05:02 PM)houston Wrote:  Welders at my company make $80/hour. I know one of the boss guys that's always standing around and watching us bust our ass makes $1,000/day. I have no idea what kind of degree he has or if he worked his way up in the company.

Working with welders first hand, at least in Alberta, man they look fucking miserable. You'd think they'd be a little more upbeat with that sort of cash coming in, but I guess the combination of the fumes, getting shit from your boss, the long hours and just working alone can have a toll on you.

Post: #41

Post: #42

If there are labor or low-qualitifaction heavy equipment operator positions available, shoot me a PM with details. Done construction for a good few years now, and I'm used to driving shit like CATs and work trucks and heavy tractors. I'm a monster with labor work, I'm accustomed to 12-16 hour shifts in the elements. I'd rather have cash than an associates degree.

Post: #43

Just to throw an idea out there, if I knew anything about the oil industry and was looking for a location-independent business idea, I'd be setting myself up as a freelance business writer who specializes in oil industry topics. I'd be willing to bet a healthy chunk that writers in this niche make a very decent amount of bread. $100 - $200 an hour for those worth anything.

Don't get me wrong - I know nothing about the industry, but just knowing what I do about the writing industry, I think it's worth a closer look for men with the right knowledge or research skills.

Something to think about.

Beyond All Seas

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
To be your own man is a hard business. If you try it, you'll be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Kipling

Post: #44

(07-31-2013 05:00 PM)Beyond Borders Wrote:  Just to throw an idea out there, if I knew anything about the oil industry and was looking for a location-independent business idea, I'd be setting myself up as a freelance business writer who specializes in oil industry topics. I'd be willing to bet a healthy chunk that writers in this niche make a very decent amount of bread. $100 - $200 an hour for those worth anything.

Don't get me wrong - I know nothing about the industry, but just knowing what I do about the writing industry, I think it's worth a closer look for men with the right knowledge or research skills.

Something to think about.

this was my thought by buying the domains. I can create sites fairly quickly, but the content is king, I need good writers to either blog or create buzzfeed-esque posts about whatever topic we create. the sites are ad network monetized, or if its a job board through affiliate fees. the goal is to sell the site or create a nice fairly passive income stream unless it blows up.

Post: #45

I could write about the subject, but couldn't find a decent domain name. No one is going to find

http://www.oil-employment-2nd-frac-jobs-here.com


http://www.oilfieldfeminist.com is open. Maybe I can work with it.

Post: #46

(07-31-2013 08:28 PM)puckman Wrote:  

(07-31-2013 05:00 PM)Beyond Borders Wrote:  Just to throw an idea out there, if I knew anything about the oil industry and was looking for a location-independent business idea, I'd be setting myself up as a freelance business writer who specializes in oil industry topics. I'd be willing to bet a healthy chunk that writers in this niche make a very decent amount of bread. $100 - $200 an hour for those worth anything.

Don't get me wrong - I know nothing about the industry, but just knowing what I do about the writing industry, I think it's worth a closer look for men with the right knowledge or research skills.

Something to think about.

this was my thought by buying the domains. I can create sites fairly quickly, but the content is king, I need good writers to either blog or create buzzfeed-esque posts about whatever topic we create. the sites are ad network monetized, or if its a job board through affiliate fees. the goal is to sell the site or create a nice fairly passive income stream unless it blows up.

(07-31-2013 08:34 PM)Aliblahba Wrote:  I could write about the subject, but couldn't find a decent domain name. No one is going to find

http://www.oil-employment-2nd-frac-jobs-here.com


http://www.oilfieldfeminist.com is open. Maybe I can work with it.

Just to be clear, Guys, I wasn't talking about writing for your own websites, though I'm sure there's money in that too; I was talking about working as a freelance business writer for actual companies - for their PR campaigns, websites, and business communications. Building up a client list by contacting firms directly and pitching your services, etc.

Beyond All Seas

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
To be your own man is a hard business. If you try it, you'll be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Kipling

Post: #47

(08-01-2013 01:17 AM)Beyond Borders Wrote:  

(07-31-2013 08:28 PM)puckman Wrote:  

(07-31-2013 05:00 PM)Beyond Borders Wrote:  Just to throw an idea out there, if I knew anything about the oil industry and was looking for a location-independent business idea, I'd be setting myself up as a freelance business writer who specializes in oil industry topics. I'd be willing to bet a healthy chunk that writers in this niche make a very decent amount of bread. $100 - $200 an hour for those worth anything.

Don't get me wrong - I know nothing about the industry, but just knowing what I do about the writing industry, I think it's worth a closer look for men with the right knowledge or research skills.

Something to think about.

this was my thought by buying the domains. I can create sites fairly quickly, but the content is king, I need good writers to either blog or create buzzfeed-esque posts about whatever topic we create. the sites are ad network monetized, or if its a job board through affiliate fees. the goal is to sell the site or create a nice fairly passive income stream unless it blows up.

(07-31-2013 08:34 PM)Aliblahba Wrote:  I could write about the subject, but couldn't find a decent domain name. No one is going to find

http://www.oil-employment-2nd-frac-jobs-here.com


http://www.oilfieldfeminist.com is open. Maybe I can work with it.

Just to be clear, Guys, I wasn't talking about writing for your own websites, though I'm sure there's money in that too; I was talking about working as a freelance business writer for actual companies - for their PR campaigns, websites, and business communications. Building up a client list by contacting firms directly and pitching your services, etc.

thats a huge opportunity in that as well, if you become an american energy PR specialist in PR and Marketing. Why not? Start a shop or string together consultants for any business in the industry for B2B or B2C, love the concept. I think you need to have some connections and some knowledge of the industry though, of which I dont have. It might not hurt to be in an energy city too like in Texas, OK or Cali, maybe even ND.

Saw this post today;
http://www.businessinsider.com/williston...013-7?op=1

Post: #48

(07-30-2013 04:16 AM)Cattle Rustler Wrote:  Good post Houston! I was wondering if someone had some insight in the south/west Texas oil boom. It would be great if you could provide some info that's Scotian-like in how to get an oil job in Texas.

[*]Any special certificates we need? - You don't need any if you start at the bottom doing grunt/roustabout/bitch work.
[*]Where do we look for open jobs? (special website?) - I have no idea where to look for job openings. It's not really like a regular 9-5 where you can search Craiglist and job sites. I would just look around on Google for "oil jobs in Texas" and other similar searches. Like I said, someone got me in the door and most of my co workers were brought in by someone. Think of it like a construction job site, not a 9-5 with a HR team.
[*]What's the pay? (to avoid getting lowballed) - Not sure what average is. My cousin was doing grunt/roustabout work on a rig in the middle of the Gulf and was making 45k. I'm making about 5 less.
[*]How are living expenses/conditions? - I believe most, if not all oil companies, will give you free housing and money for food. I'm guessing conditions vary from company. This one sucks and is ghetto but I'm not here to enjoy a vacation. It's like a big dorm trailer with 5 other guys and 2 showers. 2 people per room, a curfew and you can't bring anyone here.
[*]Where in Texas? (I've seen openings in Odessa and in South Texas, confused) - South Texas, West Texas and the Gulf if you're trying to do ocean rig work. Probably all tiny towns with nothing around for at least a hour and a half. Not sure where else.
[*]What types of jobs are there? - Ask Scotian, I'm pretty sure it's the same down south. Welders, crane operators, engineers, etc
[*]Any jobs in sales? - I don't know.

I message my friend who works somewhere in south texas and he replied with this:

Quote:There's a lot of companies. From rigs to pulling units gas plants power lines just everything. Everything is growing down there. And in the oilfields they are hiring anyone, they need the hands an if you don't know anything about it they put you in small groups to learn little by little. I have a relative that works in North Dakota and he says that they are a little more strict over there but they also make more money.

Halliburton is one of the biggest and they have an office here in Dallas and you can probably find something good there as well

Also, I check with Halli and they don't have many positions without experience. Mind if I hit you up with a PM? Fucking student loans.

Yeah, I've heard a lot of companies will pay you very good for a no degree job but you have to have some kind of experience to get in or know someone. It's kind of tricky.

Post: #49

My brother is headed for an interview and piss test in Denver on Tuesday for a job in Odessa. I saw the website but if he gets it then I'll drop the info. 15hr, 14 hours a day for 18 days straight. Six days off. He only has his CDL.

I hope he gets it so I can get my 3k back. I have a list of six companies here in South Texas that are always hiring. I will drop the names when I find the list. Its for my brother. Personally I rather work 40 hours a week at 23 an hour than 15 an hour with 70+ hours.

Post: #50

Any opportunities for those with a Nursing degree? I am going to be finishing up an Associates in Nursing, making me a Registered Nurse.