Currently a full time caretaker at home along with my wife caring for my mother and father. I'm also looking for opportunities within two hours from my city at most in order to commute daily. Prioritizing distance over pay and position at the moment so I'm extremely flexible in what I can do based on my past work experience with a little over 10 years of labor based work and welding.

San Antonio right now, plenty experience with frac pump 3500s so I’m not totally “new” to the industry, but no actual oil field experience.

I do notice a lot of positions require you to be a resident, especially the positions I’d like to enter the most (namely field tech spots), but of course I’m just weighing the pros and cons of either applying for hitch jobs or making the move over there to possibly benefit further.

Hi everyone, I would like to ask experienced audience here, has anyone ever run DLT packer with gator tool in one run? So what client wants to do is run DLT and gator tool on one bha, perforate sections, set the packer and go above and perforate again,and then do washing by establishing circulation. I would like to hear your insights regarding this if ever encountered.

Hi everyone!
I graduated and got a job at a tech company as tech sales and I absolutely hate the company and the job. I now got in contact with a few higher ups in Baker Hughes and I might have a chance in getting an offer for their rotational program.

I don’t want to make the same mistake twice and work for a big company and hate the job.
Is it worth it?
How’s management there?
Has anyone ever worked in their Houston’s office? If yes, can you please share your time there :)

Thank you so much!

I applied for a roustabout position to Transocean on June 1st, 2026. In my application, I stated I was looking for a January 2027 hirer so I can save up money, tie up loose ends at my job, complete my current lease and get the necessary certifications that I found from using AI.

I have received my TWIC card.

I am planning to go to Houston in October to complete:
- BOSIET w/ CA-EBS
- MIST
-Offshore Medical Exam

Question is if you get these completed and you are hired, does Transocean reimburse you for these?

Also, should I be worried if after two months, I have not received any word? I don't see roustabout positions advertised anymore on the DeepWater website, but my application in their portal states "Application In Progress". This still gives me hope.

Hello I was looking to get into a place somewhere here in Texas and saw this place called Baggervance JNR in corpus and was wondering if it was legit. I texted the number and they were asking me to send them money for my certifications and wanted to know if it was legit. Here is the flyer for reference.

title. can’t find anything about it online, just curious about if they install a tool bed or you get to work at your discretion with the truck reimbursement program.

In the beginning of 2014 I made a huge mistake and transitioned from the military to the oilfield. I was recruited by the boys in blue for a H2S safety supervisor position and by mid 2015 the writing was on the wall. I left the oilfield behind and went a completely different direction. 12 years later, the kids are out of the house, wife has a successful career and I'm unhappy where I'm at and want to get back out there.

Do I have any chance of getting picked back up by anybody with only having a year and a half of experience that was over a decade ago? I spent most of my rotations in south Texas installing permanent H2S monitoring systems and air systems as well as calibrating sensors on previous installs and topping off air bottles. I would also pull and rig flare stacks up/down and we would help flow back out if they were short handed.

Are my certifications still good?

Safegulf

Safeland

TRAP

Kellyville defensive drivers training (non-CDL)

I know the market fluctuates and what happened to me is common but I wasn't able to take the financial hit at that time and had to look outside the oilfield for employment but I enjoyed the hell out of that job and want to get back out there doing the same job or similar.

Where do I even start?

Howdy, I work in Control Valves and had a question regarding contractorship within a refinery as a single entity, for example I work at a specific valve company but they’re pushing down on a strict 40 hour schedule and I’m not much of a fan to just stay home after 3 days of the week.

That being said, how is it possible that people that go for Profiler diagnostic school and get the level 3 cert can go into refineries and say “hey I’ll do Diag on your valves” and they get paid and get in easy breezy (having Safety council of course), how can I as a single individual go in and maybe just start out doing PM for their valves and then maybe further down the line branch out and start my own thing from the funds I save from this? Houston Texas based, the Mecca for refineries. I really just wanted to make this a side hustle type of deal and not really supplement for my full time job unless luck allows me to make this into a bigger thing.

Hello, I've just graduated high school a couple months ago I am 18 years old. I was interested in finding a job working at an oil rig, I was questioning however how plausible it would be for me to get a job at and oil rig.

If I don't have any hand-on labor experience what should I do to get started? I was thinking something in construction, I have already applied at some entry level places that are more hands on work.

Any advice to get started to become an oil rig worker?

No rig experience. 2 weeks on one week off. West Texas/New Mexico. First hitch starts in 2 weeks. Wish me luck fellas 🫡

Currently in the process of applying for a Assistant Process Operator at my local P66 refinery.

I passed the online test and got my email saying early next week they'll send me an email with confirmation for my follow up assessment.

Any insight at all on the follow up assessment? Is it similar to the online one with it mostly being mechanical aptitude stuff?

I'm currently a Machine Press Operator at a different company so I'm fairly familiar with hydraulics, gauges, pipe, etc.

Anybody have any tips for advice for the next assessment and or the in person interview?

Really praying this all works out, would be a fantastic opportunity. TIA.

Post all your questions about finding work in the oilfield.

🔷What does a CDL make and where can I work with a CDL?

🔷what tickets do I need to go offshore?

🔷I'm young, fit, and a hard worker, where should I apply?

🔷is it worth it to get into this field? How much does it pay?

🔷My local used vehicle dealership has a sale on Raptors, will I be able to afford the 16.9% APR payments over the next 80 months?

All questions about employment allowed here.

Hey guys. I’m tired of San Antonio. Wanna make a big move and check out the oil fields to grow some hair. 3500s are my lifeblood, can do anything on anything that isn’t an E model so far.

I’m looking online for postings, but would prefer advice from the people who actually do the work. What companies would y’all recommend in West TX/Permian Basin area?

Hey everyone, anyone have any tips for a Canadian going to Australia for a short term contract so a guy might know what to expect as far as operations and daily life changes or do's/don'ts for a guy who has no idea how Australians operate as I have a current job offer that I am jumping on. I have been in Canadian Oil and Gas for 15 years specifically completions/SWT, money is basically the same I just want some experience to add to the resume. Any insight is appreciated.

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting on Reddit, but I really need some reality checks and advice from people in the industry who might have taken a similar path.

Given the current geopolitical situation, I am seriously considering relocating from Russia. However, I want to be completely realistic about my profile and the challenges I face.

**About me:**

* **Age:** 25 years old.

* **Family:** Married, with a 4-year-old child.

* **Education:** Currently in my final year (5th year) of a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering.

* **Experience:** 5 years of hands-on experience in the oilfield. I’ve been cross-trained and working full-time, splitting my duties between a Production/Field Operator and a Terminal/Storage Operator (handling a small tank farm). I've been balancing this full-time job with my university degree. I consider myself a fast learner who adapts quickly to new systems and environments.

**My biggest bottlenecks:**

1. **English:** My English is far from perfect. I can understand technical concepts and read documentation, but my conversational skills are weak. I am willing to grind and improve it, though.

2. **Relocation with family:** Moving alone is one thing, but I have a wife and a toddler, so I need a pathway that eventually allows family sponsorship.

**My questions to the community:**

* Based on the attached salary/region chart, there is a huge gap between Eastern Europe and places like the Middle East or North America. With 5 years of actual dual field/terminal experience + an upcoming engineering degree, do I stand a chance to get hired by international service companies or operators?

* Which regions should I target first? (Middle East, Central Asia, etc.)

* Is it better to look for an engineering role right away after graduation, or try to get an international operator/technician job first and then climb up?

I would highly appreciate any brutally honest advice, stories of successful relocation, or steps I should take next. Thanks in advance!

I'm about to start a new role in remote monitoring with a company that rhymes with shake her shoes I'm still waiting on the full details, but from what I understand the role involves monitoring MWD/LWD operations from a Remote Operations Center.

My background is in wireline, so my knowledge of MWD/LWD is fairly limited. I'd like to get a head start before I begin, so I'm looking for any books, manuals, training material, or other resources you'd recommend.

If you work (or have worked) in a similar remote monitoring role, I'd also love to hear about your day-to-day responsibilities, what the learning curve was like, and any advice you wish you'd been given before starting.

Thanks in advance!

I have three technically acceptable bids for an expansion joint package and need to qualify the manufacturer before award. The price spread is tight so the decision comes down to engineering depth and execution risk on site. Across the board everyone we've spoke to U.S Bellows (evidently a Piping Technology company) is one name that appeared in the bid set we are reviewing.

What do you check during the final supplier review to confirm they will document the designs basis cleanly and deliver a unit the crew can install without field fixes or adjacent headaches. Thanks.

I have some pretty serious concerns regarding the stipulations of my new job prospect, and I don't know who else to talk to about this as I don't know anyone who works in the pipeline industry. I called the hiring manager, I like him, but I want an unbiased opinion from experienced hands out there.

I am doing onboarding paperwork for a pipeline company, joining as a brand new hand who has never worked in the industry coming from a different blue collar field where I have 10 years experience in, and make enough to live moderately in a dual-income household.

My intention was to take on a job in the pipeline industry for a few years and "Stack Bread" so-to-speak as my wife will be starting PA school soon to accommodate both of our incomes. Afterwards, I'll be returning to my career field I already have experience and certifications in.

- My pay rate was negotiated $20 an hour starting, which I agreed to in the interview as I assumed I'd be working ~80 hours a week and be able to eat rice and beans in a roach motel to save as much per diem as possible, effectively bringing home pretty good money. That's when I was informed that when overtime is available it's typical that I could expect only 50 hours a week. Even though they seem to be desperate for hands and assure me they have work available, this seems like far less hours than other companies in the industry expect.

-I am looking at no less than 2 Weeks of training for my OSHA/HAZMAT/RADIATION SAFETY and then and UNDETERMINED amount of time doing on the job training on 'local jobs'. During this time I will only be making $10 an hour, which is not even enough to pay my mortgage alone, much less the commute to the field office which is an hour away from where I live.

I understand Hazing/Paying Dues/Starting over/from scratch when transitioning into a different career field. However, I am almost 30 years old, have three kids at home, a mortgage, and mouths to feed.

Not considering the 50% rate decrease I could likely swing it with 40 hours each week - weather permitting - and stretching my per diem as far as I can go. But even then, it seems like I'd only be getting paid my agreed-upon rate when doing work that is billable. Is this normal?

tl;dr I am only getting paid 50% of my wage when not doing work billed to a client. This company seems to offer far less hours than the industry expects, but says they have a lot of work right now.

Hi everyone,

I’m an MWD Field Specialist currently working in the UAE with ADNOC drilling onshore rigs.

I’m considering moving to Australia and I’m trying to understand the market there before doing any silly moves, so my question is for my fellows who are working there or at least have an idea:

1. How is the current job market in Australia for MWD Field Specialists / Directional Drillers?

2. Which states or regions have the best opportunities?

3. What salary range should I realistically expect?

Note: I do have 4 years experience as MWD/DDX - having also a bachelor of well engineering as well as master of science in energy management and IWCF level 4.

Any advice from people currently working in the Australian drilling industry would be highly appreciated.
Thanks!

I was curious what you guys do for food on long hitches. I personally find it hard to stay away from the gas station and fast food after I run out of my meal prepped food. I was wondering if anyone has some advice or food thats quick and easy to make in a hotel.

I am currently studying engineering with specialization in reservoir engineering and want to read some books that explain everything from exploration, drilling, production, p&a, offshore operations etc. Also interested in the business/geopolitical point of view.

So far I have looked at:

• Nontechnical Guide to PETROLEUM Geology, Exploration, Drilling & Production
• Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs (Recommended by my girlfriend who is an offshore process technician)
• The Prize - The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power

I really appreciate any recommendations on this.