looking for a oil field job

[Boyd1212]

Ran a hydrovac truck in the DFW area and started out at $20 an hour. Swampers where making 15-17 and they did all the work. But we also where putting in 80-110hrs a week. Then some weeks but not very often you would barely get 40. I know a company that might be hiring in Boyd if you are interested.

[ladrones]

I'm just curious, as these oil field threads always intregue me. What would someone like this start at per hour, what could someone make a year or two down the road, room for advancement possible, etc....? What is the schedule like, two weeks gone, one home? I'm in a position where I can retire from police work in 8yrs, making me 46yrs old. Kids will be out of high school so I've been thinking about second careers if I decided to pull the plug and get out of law enforcement at 20yrs. As of this time, I'm in great physical shape, obviously no criminal record, etc..... I've got a BBA and MS in business related fields, but I'm not one who likes the traditional 9-5 sitting in a cube sending emails around all day. I think I would lose my mind in a corporate type setting, I'd much rather be out and about mixing it up and making things happen rather than sitting around sipping latte's in a three piece suit.

We have had some retired LEO's come trough as Safety guys. They investigate safety issues and accidents, inspect equipment, give whiz quizzes etc. Always out in the field in a pick-up. If you can start getting some certs at your local CC you could be ahead by the time you retire. I think a bunch of it can be done online.

[one66stang]

I'm just curious, as these oil field threads always intregue me. What would someone like this start at per hour, what could someone make a year or two down the road, room for advancement possible, etc....? What is the schedule like, two weeks gone, one home? I'm in a position where I can retire from police work in 8yrs, making me 46yrs old. Kids will be out of high school so I've been thinking about second careers if I decided to pull the plug and get out of law enforcement at 20yrs. As of this time, I'm in great physical shape, obviously no criminal record, etc..... I've got a BBA and MS in business related fields, but I'm not one who likes the traditional 9-5 sitting in a cube sending emails around all day. I think I would lose my mind in a corporate type setting, I'd much rather be out and about mixing it up and making things happen rather than sitting around sipping latte's in a three piece suit.

I work for an Oil Company and we have our own security dept. Its not big maybe 8-10 people. They deal with theft and such from the company. They are all retired PD/FBI/TR. They all make Excellent money. With your background this is the direction I would be looking.

[kparker158]

the company I work for in houston hires entry level mechanics at 20 pr hr. currently working 7-12's. they hired my 19yo son and he can't even start a lawnmower

Lol , what company do you work for?

X2 Lol. I'm in Porter and that don't sound bad at all

[txoutdoorsman24]

I'm just curious, as these oil field threads always intregue me. What would someone like this start at per hour, what could someone make a year or two down the road, room for advancement possible, etc....? What is the schedule like, two weeks gone, one home? I'm in a position where I can retire from police work in 8yrs, making me 46yrs old. Kids will be out of high school so I've been thinking about second careers if I decided to pull the plug and get out of law enforcement at 20yrs. As of this time, I'm in great physical shape, obviously no criminal record, etc..... I've got a BBA and MS in business related fields, but I'm not one who likes the traditional 9-5 sitting in a cube sending emails around all day. I think I would lose my mind in a corporate type setting, I'd much rather be out and about mixing it up and making things happen rather than sitting around sipping latte's in a three piece suit.

C&j usually is on the same locations that I'm on. I have a M-F 7-5 schedule with as needed wkends and overtime. I'm not sure what CJ pays but I'd guess it's 18-20 starting out with unlimited hours. I think they work hitches. 14/7 or 7/7.

With your background, you could really look into a safety job. But they spend a lot of time in the office. Oilfield wouldn't be a bad second career but you'll prob be working more than you want.

[txoutdoorsman24]

You wouldn't happen to have a contact number

Here ya go
Completions. 303 E. Heindes Charlotte, TX 78011 830-277-1200

I work in the production/completions side right now for another company and I tell everyone that this is the best side of the oilfield to be on right now.

[ctburt0n]

Halliburton in Alvarado is always hiring. Maybe Weatherford also.

Don't go to halliburton they are the lowest paying service company.

[jooger17]

Big Dog drilling, Sidewinder drilling, these companies are hiring hands.

Because they killed the other ones...

I wouldn't go to work for either one of those companies even if I was starving.

[bphillips]

First figure out how much time you can be away from home, then ok that with the wife, and that will help people point you the right way. Is 1-3 days ok or 7,14, or 20+

Then decide what kind of money you are looking to top out at. More money = less time at home almost always. Find out if you will be happy at 60,80,100,200K or more when you're 10+ years in. Production, completion, and drilling all have their pros and cons. Drilling will likely top out with the most $ while production will have the most time home in most cases.

[jooger17]

http://www.weatherford.com/AboutWeatherford/CompanyInformation/Careers/

Weatherford is hiring like crazy. They've got everything from people that sweeps the shop floor to engineers. They have warehouses all over the world, might be something there. Check the job postings daily. Something in your job skill will come up.

[bphillips]

Because they killed the other ones...

I wouldn't go to work for either one of those companies even if I was starving.

Dang top drive and ST80 hands just get scared to easy

[jooger17]

You know better

[txoutdoorsman24]

http://www.weatherford.com/AboutWeat...ation/Careers/

Weatherford is hiring like crazy. They've got everything from people that sweeps the shop floor to engineers. They have warehouses all over the world, might be something there. Check the job postings daily. Something in your job skill will come up.

Yes we are. My shop isn't hiring but every other shop is hiring.

[jooger17]

Yes we are. My shop isn't hiring but every other shop is hiring.

I'm sitting in a class of 50 new hires as we speak.

[txoutdoorsman24]

I'm sitting in a class of 50 new hires as we speak.

For Weatherford? where's the class?