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11-08-2007, 10:22 AM
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with my job(running title) I dont really work in the field, other than to visit mineral owners. I work in the courthouse and the office mainly. landowners really like it when you show up with a fat check in your hand, they want to set me up with their daughters, take me hunting, offer me beer, etc, etc. Or, on the other hand, they tell me they need more money, talk my ear off, or just tell me to stick it.
the beauty of the oil and gas business, to me, is that there are so many different positions you can be in, whether on the production side, the geology side, or the paperwork side(me).
the beauty of the oil and gas business, to me, is that there are so many different positions you can be in, whether on the production side, the geology side, or the paperwork side(me).
11-08-2007, 10:34 AM
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Mines pretty easy...drive out to location, rig up 15-20ft of iron, wait on wireline, fill the hole with fluid, wait on wireline, then do the job (~10min. pump) then let the worms rig it all down while I drain up the truck. Weve gotten a good amount of greenhats lately; you know how that goes, let them do most of the work. Some jobs for a particular company we have to sit for 2-4 hours monitoring pressure after the job so thats movie time...I enjoy my job, the hours arent as long as they used to be and the paychecks a little smaller, but the quality of life is MUCH better so its worth it
11-08-2007, 10:56 AM
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take a look at these websites, I know there is always stuff going on in CO, UT:
http://www.landmen.net/
http://www.landpro.com/LandNews.asp
let me know if you need any more help
http://www.landmen.net/
http://www.landpro.com/LandNews.asp
let me know if you need any more help
11-08-2007, 03:13 PM
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Thanks for the link fronty!
The oil rig jobs is not what I want to get into.
But obtaining a first aid license would be easy as I am a volunteer for the fire department and they have been bugging me to get a EMT's license, them paying for schooling
But what is a WHMIS license?
Also, how many openings for the entry level jobs? I am a line operator at my current job (food production), have a fork lift license, want to get a CDL Class A, and know how to work on machinery. Any clue guys?
THANKS ALL!
The oil rig jobs is not what I want to get into.
But obtaining a first aid license would be easy as I am a volunteer for the fire department and they have been bugging me to get a EMT's license, them paying for schooling
But what is a WHMIS license?
Also, how many openings for the entry level jobs? I am a line operator at my current job (food production), have a fork lift license, want to get a CDL Class A, and know how to work on machinery. Any clue guys?
THANKS ALL!
Topics include:
- Components of WHMIS: labels, MSDSs and education / training
- Rights and responsibilities of workers in WHMIS
- The WHMIS classes and their symbols
- Supplier labels
- Workplace labels
- Material safety data sheets
- Fundamentals of chemical safety
- Helpful resources
Upon completion of this course you will be able to :
- Know your rights and responsibilities
- Recognize the WHMIS symbols and their meaning
- Understand the types of information provided on supplier labels and workplace labels
- Read an MSDS and find information on hazards and preventive measures
- Take basic measures to protect yourself when working with hazardous materials
- Find additional information on hazardous materials
11-08-2007, 04:29 PM
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This is not an oilfield job, but it might be of interest to you. Coal mines hire mechanics to work on the very large dump trucks, loaders and other equipment. The jobs that I have looked at start at $24-28/per hour. The work shifts are 12 hours(day & night) and you work 14 out of 28 days. Generally, overtime is not required, but you can request it. The last time that I checked, there were still open positions available. They interviewed me and I have not had any kind of mechanical training, so someone with training or experience would probably have a pretty good chance.
11-08-2007, 05:27 PM
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Matthew, here are a couple of places to check out.
http://www.rtea.com/pages/employmentops.aspx
https://peabodyenergy.tms.hrdepartme...jobs_quick.cgi
http://www.rtea.com/pages/employmentops.aspx
https://peabodyenergy.tms.hrdepartme...jobs_quick.cgi
11-08-2007, 09:54 PM
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11-08-2007, 09:58 PM
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I saw you were based in WY and was just curious if you had been out to rig up any of these places. As big as the oilfield industry is, I sure do remember quite a few people that work out here, especially my drinkin buddy the pason guy
11-10-2007, 12:48 AM
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No, I usually work up in Jonah and Wamsutter; we were catchin some bigger 15000 gallon acid jobs outside Evanston, but nothin out that way. If Halliburtons out there doin anything I think itd probably be the Casper camp most likely...
11-10-2007, 01:21 AM
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I have worked a few weeks in the Jonah field (its been a few years, I forget the rig number), The altitude there and the dry air was rough. The temperature was pleasant, but I never could remember to drink enough water.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...k/DSC01187.jpg
here is a pic of the rig Im at in Brunei. the rig floor is about 35' above the ground and top of the stack is between the beams under the floor.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...k/DSC01187.jpg
here is a pic of the rig Im at in Brunei. the rig floor is about 35' above the ground and top of the stack is between the beams under the floor.
11-10-2007, 03:18 AM
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Offshore is alright if you don't mind be confined to the platform for that long of stretches. I worked offshore about 6 years ago and it was not my cup of tea at all. There definately was good steady work but after a few hitches I figured out pretty quick that didn't want to keep doing it.
I have since had more opportunites to go offshore again and I still am not interested after my first experiences.
Our company was sending guys down to the states all summer and spring though to help out because of how busy it is stateside.
I have since had more opportunites to go offshore again and I still am not interested after my first experiences.
Our company was sending guys down to the states all summer and spring though to help out because of how busy it is stateside.