Can anyone provide the pros and cons of the (Texas) oil and gas industry? What is the hiring process?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:28:58 -0500

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2017 12:36 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:36:13 -0500

SFC Private RallyPoint Member When the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011, I retired because I was 62. Many of my coworkers switched over to the oil and gas industry because there were jobs if you had the right training. Here is some information that might help. Good luck.

http://careers.jobera.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-career-in-the-oil-sector/

http://oil-and-gas.jobs.net/jobs/texas.aspx

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The Pros and Cons of a career in the oil and gas sector Article by jobsearch

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Mar 7 at 2017 1:15 AM

Capt Brandon Charters — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 01:15:31 -0500

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR Should be an excellent resource here.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2017 1:16 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 01:16:44 -0500

Not sure but if you have any connections for jobs overseas I would much appreciate some help networking to them. Preferably as a security guard or grunt work.

Response by SSgt William Ross made Mar 7 at 2017 9:54 AM

SSgt William Ross — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 09:54:00 -0500

Cons - The industry has always had peaks and lows in commodity prices. When the commodity prices are low a lot of people get laid off.
Pro - Good pay and benefits, opportunity to travel, most oil & gas companies prefer ex-military as employees.

The hiring process is really dependent on the company and position that you are applying for. I would suggest doing some research on http://www.rigzone.com. The oil & gas industry in starting to recover from the resent low commodity prices. Currently the majority of companies, that are hiring are looking to bring back experienced employees that had been laid off. As the industry continues to recover, I would expect companies to start hiring entry level positions again.

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Response by CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR made Mar 7 at 2017 5:45 PM

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:45:27 -0500

Cameron I am going to send you my contact information in a message lets set up a time to chat this Friday if you are available.

Response by CPT Wallace Dunn made Mar 28 at 2017 8:55 AM

CPT Wallace Dunn — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:55:20 -0400

I live and work in Odessa, TX. Right in the middle of the Permian Basin. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. As to the "hiring process" it's much like anywhere else you go. Submit a resume or application, get an interview, get hired. It ALL depends on your skill set. Do you have a CDL drivers license? I know a LOT of people here in the oil field. If you want to send me your resume I'd be happy to look at it. Good luck sir.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made May 26 at 2017 4:02 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 26 May 2017 16:02:41 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member How did you end up making out?