Looking For Oil Rig Job

[92Notch]

I have already sent in aps to a few companys but if anyone knows of a opening for entry level on a oil rig please pm me or call me 903-461-1935 Michael

[97blkpny]

What are you looking to do? I just got on a month ago as an MWD with Weatherford.

[downshift_me]

Do you want to work in the yard before they send you off to a floorhand position or just straight to floorhand?

[92Notch]

I dont care what I do. I just want a good paying job. I have many friends that make 1300 a week working off shore starting out and that what im looking for

[downshift_me]

They're ONLY making $1300 a week for off shore?? Shop around on the jobs, because it sounds like they're getting screwed. Guys who work just around the DFW area as a floorhand bring home at the least $1700.

[92Notch]

They're ONLY making $1300 a week for off shore?? Shop around on the jobs, because it sounds like they're getting screwed. Guys who work just around the DFW area as a floorhand bring home at the least $1700.will you please give me info on some of these companys I could possibly get a floorhand job with?

[Mach1Marauder]

will you please give me info on some of these companys I could possibly get a floorhand job with?
You're too light in the ass to do that job! :p

[92Notch]

You're too light in the ass to do that job! :p
shit I know people smaller than me working off shore

[Mach1Marauder]

shit I know people smaller than me working off shore
Not that job. ;)

[ruffdaddy]

Aren't you in school? Why are you wanting to work in the field? And does an offshore worker seriously make nearly $90K a year?

[92Notch]

Aren't you in school? Why are you wanting to work in the field? And does an offshore worker seriously make nearly $90K a year?yes i am in college but im looking at working off shore this summer and also taking a semester off so i can pay off some debt

[ruffdaddy]

yes i am in college but im looking at working off shore this summer and also taking a semester off so i can pay off some debt

Get an internship or Co-OP. It's not quite as good pay in alot of cases, but It's still great compared to most, and It will be applicable experience. And They will only expect you to work the terms you mentioned. Go to your schools co-op office or career assistance office and see what they can help you with!

[AL P]

People in the oilfield make good money right now. If the price of oil goes back down for any extended amount of time though the party is over.

[92Notch]

Get an internship or Co-OP. It's not quite as good pay in alot of cases, but It's still great compared to most, and It will be applicable experience. And They will only expect you to work the terms you mentioned. Go to your schools co-op office or career assistance office and see what they can help you with!
I doubt I can get a internship for a job that has nothing to do with my major lol

[Trip McNeely]

If you go offshore training alone is 3+ months long for service techs. Good luck on that.

[downshift_me]

If you're in school working on an oil rig isn't exactly a job for you. Yes, you work 7 days on and 7 days off; BUT if they have to move the rig it is mandatory for you to come in and work a full day plus however late it takes. Not to mention you're either going to work 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am and add in driving time which on a good location is 30-45 mins..Not to mention you're going to be tired and not wanting to do a damn thing, but eat and sleep. If you have no experience odds are you won't get it unless you know someone and they're willing to take a chance on you. It's dangerous and getting someone who doesn't know a thing about a rig will kill the whole the crew. If you have a forklift license already that's a plus so they don't have to train you on how to operate a forklift when you get there.

[92Notch]

If you're in school working on an oil rig isn't exactly a job for you. Yes, you work 7 days on and 7 days off; BUT if they have to move the rig it is mandatory for you to come in and work a full day plus however late it takes. Not to mention you're either going to work 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am and add in driving time which on a good location is 30-45 mins..Not to mention you're going to be tired and not wanting to do a damn thing, but eat and sleep. If you have no experience odds are you won't get it unless you know someone and they're willing to take a chance on you. It's dangerous and getting someone who doesn't know a thing about a rig will kill the whole the crew. If you have a forklift license already that's a plus so they don't have to train you on how to operate a forklift when you get there.
Im looking to get a job from may to thanksgiving so i wont be in school at the time. Im not worried about the hours because thats my whole reason for wanting to do it because I will be able to work lots of hours and hopefully cut down on some of my debt

[Trip McNeely]

Call up Patterson, Nabors, Pioneer, Parker. All drilling companies. You can also find a rig and find the drilling trailor and ask them, they might hire you on the spot.

[97blkpny]

Call up Patterson, Nabors, Pioneer, Parker. All drilling companies. You can also find a rig and find the drilling trailor and ask them, they might hire you on the spot.

I am working with a Patterson rig right now.

[Trip McNeely]

I am working with a Patterson rig right now.
Orange and white!

[downshift_me]

My husband works for Patterson........I'm thinking Nabors or Cactus would be your best bet. I think Patterson requires some experience or working in the yard first...and it's better if you have a forklift license beforehand also, but not required.

97Blkpny what rig?

[97blkpny]

97Blkpny what rig?

I am an MWD with Weatherford, working with Patterson Rig 195 in Granbury right now.

[downshift_me]

Have you ever worked on 407?

[97blkpny]

Have you ever worked on 407?

No, this is my first rig. I got on with Weatherford mid Feb. and have been here since March 6th. Things are going SLOW! :) We should be done here shortly.

[ruffdaddy]

I doubt I can get a internship for a job that has nothing to do with my major lol

I thought you were in an aerospace or something. I'm not talking about an oil related internship...but send your resume to various palces like Lockheed, Raytheon, Bell...anybody along those lines.

[92Notch]

I thought you were in an aerospace or something. I'm not talking about an oil related internship...but send your resume to various palces like Lockheed, Raytheon, Bell...anybody along those lines.
no not aerospace...professional aviation

[428SCJ]

Check with
http://www.diamondoffshore.com/

http://www.enscous.com/default.aspx

http://www.noblecorp.com/

Good luck

[TX21]

Got an offer from a friend to work offshore in La. (Louisiana) but I would have to move down there. I don't want to leave here but the money is great. I do have a question though. To the guys that have worked on a rig and no longer do, why did you leave? And how stabile is that kind of work?

[428SCJ]

Most of the people that I know (self included) got tired of the "life" not to mention got a lot better "land based" job. :D If you are a hard worker and learn fast they will keep you working. However no need to apply if you have a thin skin and wear your feelings on your sleeve; because they are going to f**k with you "big time" until you have been there for a while! LOL, we had a guy looking for a "left handed impact" for 10 hours, even the tool pusher was in on it..

[TX21]

, we had a guy looking for a "left handed impact" for 10 hours, even the tool pusher was in on it..

That tool deserved it then LOL.

[92Notch]

we had a guy looking for a "left handed impact" for 10 hours, even the tool pusher was in on it..
lmao thats a pretty good one