Oilfield or Diesel Jobs

[Akdiesel]

Posted this on CompD as well.

Just got out of the Marine Corps and looking for a job in the oilfield or in a diesel shop. Also interested in any advice on places to start looking or entry level jobs available. I am willing to relocate anywhere in the US/Canada.

Brief bit of background: Served just under 9 years, two OIF deployments, been an instructor for the past few years and my MOS was 0231 (Intelligence). The intel jobs aren't out there like they used to be and I am interested in changing career fields. I have worked on diesels of all makes and models for the past 5 years and have been welding since high school. Almost halfway done with my Bachelor's in Business Admin/Finance and looking for work. Thanks!

 

[Kappa9012]

head up to north dakota, they're soaking up people like crazy. places like wally world are paying nearly $20/hr to stock shelves since they can't find anyone.

 

[Akdiesel]

Really didn't know NoDak was that good of money.

What kind of jobs should I be looking for to get my foot in the door in an oilfield? Also what kind of pay can you expect in one of those starter type jobs?

 

[TexasRob]

Look up pattersen drilling. I just went to an interview with them today. I know up in the Wyoming area they are hiring like crazy at 22 to 25 dollars an hour starting out. Plus something like 30 a day per diem. 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. They are very vet friendly. They also have rigs in Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.

 

[Akdiesel]

Thanks for the heads up Rob. I assume with a rotational schedule I can live wherever as long as I make it to the job site on time right?

 

[TexasRob]

Yeah the way I was explained a lot of the guys fly up. From the impression I got they like to promote from within. All depends on how hard you bust your ass.

 

[TexasRob]

They also cover everything but food while you are on the rig. There are a lot of Oil companies hiring now. They are just the first I have actually interviewed with, and they offered me a job.

 

[LBZrcks]

We've been hiring a lot at my work, lots of entry level. Not oil field, but refining

Checkout tsocorp.com every once and a while.

 

[Akdiesel]

Good point. I'm definitely a hard worker and looking for a change in careers...grew up in AK around all oilfield workers...but no one up there seems to have any entry level type work available

Thanks for the link Jason I will check out the site for sure! Any tips on entry level type jobs in your line of work?

 

[coldLBZ]

I was working at an entry level oil field job last year. It was working out side offloading crude oil trucks into tanks or rail cars. There I was on my feet most of the day, and 100% outside, but I started at about $30/hour, 12 hour days.

 

[Akdiesel]

I was working at an entry level oil field job last year. It was working out side offloading crude oil trucks into tanks or rail cars. There I was on my feet most of the day, and 100% outside, but I started at about $30/hour, 12 hour days.

Wow..that's great money...any tips on jobs to look for or where you were working? I have worked 12+ hour shifts for weeks at a time for a few years...I'm a workhorse Also any insight on an American working in Canada and how that all works?

 

[coldLBZ]

I'm not sure what hoops you would have to jump through to work here, being American. A good site for job hunting is www.indeed.ca If you're a workhorse, they will love you up here, that's for sure.

Another great opportunity was suggested by Jason LBZrcks. Operations is a pretty good field. That's what I'm doing now.

 

[Akdiesel]

Thanks for the link Dan. I will look into it as I'd love to move up to Canada someday. How long about should I give an employer to respond to my application? I know these are basic questions but coming from the military it's a whole different world.

 

[NinjaMax]

Colorado oilfield is taking off big time..nodak is starting to die out..we've seen a huge influx of equipment from there..I've got a lot of connections with H&P..probably get you on a rig or in touch with the right people

 

[Akdiesel]

Thanks ninja. You have a PM.

 

[Forever]

Wattenberg colorado is picking up. If you want to come to Utah, Vernal is a good place. Check out Anadarko. They are a great company to work for.

 

[coldLBZ]

I haven't done any applying in about 10 months or so, but I remember it taking as long as 2 months to get a response in some cases. But I had a pretty difficult time finding work, but it could've been my resume or experience too.


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[Akdiesel]

Thanks Forever!

 

[Akdiesel]

Okay I just wanted to make sure I wasn't being too anxious and expecting it quick. I figured 3 weeks to a month roughly.

 

[coldLBZ]

3 weeks to a month is a good time frame in my opinion.