Posted on Mar 7, 2017
Can anyone provide the pros and cons of the (Texas) oil and gas industry? What is the hiring process?
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SGT Ben Keen
Capt Brandon Charters - you stole the words right out of my mouth. If anyone would have a good answer for this it is CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR.
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
Just sent you my contact information lets set up a time to talk. I can answer any questions that you may have and point you in the right direction. i am inside the FOB.....
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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.
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
Hopefully our conversation was helpful feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions. I am inside the FOB shame on you if you utilize me as a resource
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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.
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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.
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.
Rigzone - the world's largest oil and gas news and jobs site
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LTC (Join to see)
Your comment about the highs and lows reminded me of a joke going around decades ago during a low. It said if you opened up a new savings account at a Houston bank, you could either get a free toaster or a free oil well. But you'd better hurry, as the toasters were going fast.
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SFC (Join to see) 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
http://careers.jobera.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-career-in-the-oil-sector/
http://oil-and-gas.jobs.net/jobs/texas.aspx
the-pros-and-cons-of-a-career-in-the-oil-sector
The Pros and Cons of a career in the oil and gas sector Article by jobsearch
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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.
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my old plt sgt is a gs4 contractor out here in Kuwait i'll ask him just send me your email
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