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Old 05-24-2011, 08:57 AM
 
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Well agree to disagree.

What helps with retentions is money and nothing else.



Experience in the industry doesn't necessarily translate? Another old school gem. Experience is experience mate but we all dig a hole the same way no matter what. Of course each major may have their own variation and competitive edge but the basics are the same Yeah my company got a PMO process called something else, and yeah my company got and EHS process called something else. Is not what is unique about the process but how easy can you retain and disseminate that knowledge. Is called knowledge management and if you have a good framework in place I can pick up any good engineer from the street, old or young, and bring them up to speed in no time. Is a proven fact in my company.

Lastly, for folks who think about staying with a company for more than 10 years, weak up mates. Is not happening anymore. Focus and be loyal to your career and just that will take you long way. We're just disposable numbers.
You've done an excellent job of reiterating why many of them don't go for 'experienced hires'. You call it 'old school' thinking, but these companies have been on top for over 100 years using these old school tactics. Guess we'll see if they're right or not...
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Old 05-24-2011, 09:13 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Well agree to disagree.

What helps with retentions is money and nothing else.

Employee should devote time to their OWN careers which are marketable across the industry and not just ONE company. That's old school thinking and no wonder folks left out in the street don't have any idea where to start getting a job.All they know is 25 years with one company, called brainwashing.

Experience in the industry doesn't necessarily translate? Another old school gem. Experience is experience mate but we all dig a hole the same way no matter what. Of course each major may have their own variation and competitive edge but the basics are the same Yeah my company got a PMO process called something else, and yeah my company got and EHS process called something else. Is not what is unique about the process but how easy can you retain and disseminate that knowledge. Is called knowledge management and if you have a good framework in place I can pick up any good engineer from the street, old or young, and bring them up to speed in no time. Is a proven fact in my company.

Lastly, for folks who think about staying with a company for more than 10 years, weak up mates. Is not happening anymore. Focus and be loyal to your career and just that will take you long way. We're just disposable numbers.
Dispensing some truth here...

I work for the company called Oildog.
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Old 05-24-2011, 09:21 AM
 
Location: Where Dance Music comes first
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Hey guys, this is all nice to read but I need some good advice here.

I intend on starting my masters in Petroleum at Texas A&M this fall, but I think I might get job with halliburton or baker hughes really soon.

Would a year of field engineering experience make a difference to the College recruiters for the supermajors ? I don't want to waste my time on unless experience that won't translate.
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Old 05-24-2011, 09:23 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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I saw this advertised...I am not affiliated with it so I don't have additional info...they request an "RSVP" to attend:

Houston Energy Industry Expo | Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology
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Old 05-24-2011, 09:56 AM
 
Location: Charleston Sc and Western NC
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That's strange, most people I know in this industry are still with the same big companies for over over ten years.

It may tough job market, but I wouldn't go as far to say:

"we're disposable"
"wake up mates"
"staying with a company over 10 yrs isn't happening anymore"
"being a loyal employee won't take you a long way"

Lots of people in Houston are doing pretty good in your field.
Yes, but staying on with a major that long gets you on track for VP or senior trader. Who would want that?
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:00 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Yes, but staying on with a major that long gets you on track for VP or senior trader. Who would want that? You do much better bouncing around and not building a reputation,increasing your bonus', and building up vacation time.
I would love to have been able to get into the trading side. But those folks seem to be chosen.

As for the OP, getting experience never hurts. A chem E degree should get you in somewhere on the drilling side. If you want to get Petroleum E as well go ahead. Maybe you should send a note to your congressman about drilling in the gulf...

What about North Dakota...
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Old 05-24-2011, 12:28 PM
 
Location: Sugar Land
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Well again, that's old school and it does take time to change. Nothing happens overnight but we now live in a commoditized and disposable world. I lost count of how many times we sent our jobs oversees and blindly let fantastic engineers go. The world is changing mate, better wake up and smell the new oil

I've been alternating between SLB and HAL every 5 years or so and they don't mind taking me back for more money and quicker promotions. You know why? Is called being marketable and competitive. No need to wait in line for the VP track, not that I ever aspire for that role. I am perfectly happy with my career, paycheck and work-life balance.



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Originally Posted by LizzySWW View Post
That's strange, most people I know in this industry are still with the same big companies for over over ten years.

It may tough job market, but I wouldn't go as far to say:

"we're disposable"
"wake up mates"
"staying with a company over 10 yrs isn't happening anymore"
"being a loyal employee won't take you a long way"

Lots of people in Houston are doing pretty good in your field.
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Old 05-24-2011, 12:50 PM
 
Location: Sugar Land
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Talking about timing.

"Petroleum engineering majors make about $120,000 a year, compared with $29,000 annually for counseling psychology majors, researchers found. Math and computer science majors earn $98,000 in salary while early childhood education majors get paid about $36,000"

Study tells students what their major is worth - Business - Personal finance - msnbc.com



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Hey guys, this is all nice to read but I need some good advice here.

I intend on starting my masters in Petroleum at Texas A&M this fall, but I think I might get job with halliburton or baker hughes really soon.

Would a year of field engineering experience make a difference to the College recruiters for the supermajors ? I don't want to waste my time on unless experience that won't translate.
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Old 05-24-2011, 12:56 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Dirty work pays the bills!
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Old 05-24-2011, 01:22 PM
 
Location: Where Dance Music comes first
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I would love to have been able to get into the trading side. But those folks seem to be chosen.

As for the OP, getting experience never hurts. A chem E degree should get you in somewhere on the drilling side. If you want to get Petroleum E as well go ahead. Maybe you should send a note to your congressman about drilling in the gulf...

What about North Dakota...
This is good to hear.

Just for the record, I'm looking for a job with a rotational work schedule ( 7-7, 14-14, 28-28 ). I just assumed the oil and gas industry would be the only place to land a job of that sort. It doesn't necessarily have to be an upstream job. I'll gladly accept a rotational process engineering position on an offshore production platform if I find any. Unfortunately, Servicing companies don't have offshore production platforms.

Oh well, let's see what Baker Hughes has to say. I applied for a fieid position last night and I'm already scheduled for a phone interview on thursday. I'll take that as a good sign.
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