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Honestly, what is the starting pay for someone who has never worked in the oil industry before? I'm going to be 27 and in good physical shape. I have worked in retail for the past 7 years and have 3 years of management experience. I have my little tiny AA degree in business. Currently, I have a job that pays the bills but that's all it does. I know none of this matters but I thought I point it out. I'm not some bum off the streets. I'm single with no strings attached looking to work long hard hours for the sake of saving for the future. I'm willing to drive from So Cal to the Bakken. What do you think?
All sounds really good, and you would do quite well out there, BUT you need to have a place to live. Soon the temps will be dropping into the 20's at night. And much worse from there on out.
When they say there is a housing shortage, there is a VERY bad housing shortage.
Look for work on the drilling rigs. They supply some housing and a those guys make good money (but they definitely earn it). Nabors Drilling is one of the best to work for. Precision drilling also has a good program. Good luck.
Halliburton and Schlumberger are also good companies to work. They take guys with no experience and get them trained "their" way. Halliburton says they are going to hire 11,000 people in the next year and quite a few of those will be in ND. Williston is Halliburton, Schlumberger, and Nabors home base. 350 oil companies in Williston. You wont have to look long for jobs, but the housing is a big, big problem. Halco, SLB, and Nabors supply housing to employees.
So, basically I just have to walk into one of them home bases and say hey I'm lookin for work? I'm worried about the housing situation since I don't have a trailer to sleep in or a truck to haul it in. I have one of them fuel efficient cars. I know when it snows I'm screwed cause no 4x4. I do hope I can get into one of those man camps so I don't have to worry about getting to work during those conditions. How many layers of clothing does the typical oil rig worker wear out in the cold?
The big companies supply winter gear. I'd get online and look up Halliburton's Williston office. Call them and they'll tell you their process. Many have you fill out app so they can run background check first. They also entail a physical and a drug test. I doubt you'll get housing until you are officially hired. You might want to get here soon so you can sleep in your car a few nights and not freeze. Walking in the door is sometimes ok, but most have things you can do prior to getting here. ie) applying online.
I don't see any entry level positions for the oil rig jobs online. I assume this is not an apply online job but you physically have to show up in the city and apply in person? Can anyone who has experience with applying confirm that for me? Also, what city is going to have the most open positions for me? I assume Williston or maybe Dickinson?
NOTHING after applying online for about 40 jobs... My references and past employers have not even gotten inquiries... No arrests... mvr has nothing on it...??
Seems best to apply in person... they probably get 1000's who will apply but never follow-up or never show....??
Last edited by golfer2122; 10-11-2011 at 01:05 PM..
Reason: misspoke
A lot have shown up in person when they got hired. Williston generally has the most open positions, however some oil companies are also spreading out south toward Dickinson.
I don't see any entry level positions for the oil rig jobs online. I assume this is not an apply online job but you physically have to show up in the city and apply in person? Can anyone who has experience with applying confirm that for me? Also, what city is going to have the most open positions for me? I assume Williston or maybe Dickinson?
I meant to call Halliburton's Williston office. They can have you apply without being in person. At least then the process has started. They don't have entry level positions posted on the corporate websites. Williston has the most jobs by far. Most companies get walkins daily and don't have time to go through all their online apps. BUT a phone call to HR can usually move you towards the front rather than the pop in saying i need work today or I'm going somewhere else.
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Been applying for five weeks... getting nada....
