r/oilandgasworkers

I am a 3rd year ChemE who wants to go into oil and gas. I recently was offered a proccess enginering internship at a PBF refinery. I also interviewed for similar positions with Exxon and Valero.

Each interview was good and I liked all the people I spoke to and all of positions sound similar. They all will probably pay in the $40-50 per hour range and will all be on the gulf. I like each company but the only hang up I have is the "prestige" of Exxon and Valero.

PBF says they need to know soon as they are trying to quickly fill their intern pool this summer and I am wondering if there is anything to working at a bigger company like Exxon. I have heard the whole deal with how Exxon is a huge corporation and you get lost in the crowd there but for an internship is there value in having a name like Exxon vs PBF to show to future employers?

I’m moving from Texas to North Dakota within the next month. How bad is it going to be? Also do I need to buy a 4x4 vehicle

I recently took a temp contract with to do wireline in Alaska from November to April. I was curious if anyone has any advice for my first time in deadhorse. What did you guys think about your time there? what were the camps like? Any QOL items you would recommend bringing, what gear do they provide(they told me they provide everything i don’t believe it)

The company is paying for travel to and from home with a 3 and 3 schedule. The work is mainly going to be pipe recovery and open hole logging. Personally Im excited about the opportunity to learn some new things and experience a different kind of wireline than what I do in the DJ

I’m having a conversation with someone who could potentially give my resume to someone who can interview me. I’m a petroleum engineering student tryna get my first coop in the field, and needed advice on what field white hats love to hear when looking for new guys to join them or teach.

Uk Electrican with 6 years experience. Looking to get work on the oil rigs off shore. Wondering if someone can point me in the right direction for what training I need before applying for any jobs? Found multiple jobs on rig zone but wondering what I would need before applying. Also where I can get this training done?

My boyfriend takes samples of oil for his job. He enjoys it and makes good money, however, he constantly smells like oil. I’m pretty sure it’s mostly his clothes and his hair, even though he doesn’t get oil on himself while working.

I think it’s the fumes (oil, jet fuel, etc.). Does anyone know good shampoos and laundry detergents to get rid of this smell?

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.

Does anyone know roughly know how much the LOs make there? With Crescent buying the Eagleford assets, I'm curious to know if a pay raise is in the future.

curious if anyone here hits the gym while working 80-90hrs a week every week. I was wondering how you find the time and if you still see progress with lack of sleep and recovery.

Every project has a budget, no matter how tight the budget is, what is one thing you think is always worth the money?

I am coming to my 4 year mark in the navy next year in September and i want to join the oil field. Now i do have 2 years of act reserve duty to do afterwards but im wondering if some companies would be able to work with me on my once a month drill duties.

I’m new to the oil field in the Bakken Basin and am looking for more information on pressure testing BOPs, Christmas trees, flow lines, etc. Any idea where I can find such information?

I got an interview for Exxons (TDP) program and to take a technical trading assessment. I have only taken one class in college related to this field where we used the CME group simulations. I am an Energy Management and Finance major. Does anyone have any advice or know what I can expect?

What are the best courses for a well services engineer? I am interested in in-person courses covering well services, well intervention, workovers, coiled tubing, completion equipment and tools, fishing, wellheads, completion design, and acid stimulation. I am looking for programs suited for experienced professionals, excluding well control.