I have no life.....
11-17-2005, 12:10 PM
#14
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Originally posted by SUX 2BU:
[/QUOTE]Derek, are those different positions dependant on how long you've worked in the field? Like could someone start out as a Motorman or do they have to put in so many years? If so, how many? For the living allowance, everybody gets that regardless of where they live? What if you drive back home every day?
Definitely some good money though. It's sick, and sad, to think guys haul that in yet still are in debt. It took me 9 years at my current job to be at the same rate as a Motorman but the nice thing is though you don't top out like say in a union. We have quite a few guys here making $35+/hr and this is a consulting firm. [/QUOTE]
There is no union on the rigs either. There is no set advancement either. If you can do the job of the next level and there is an opening you have a chance at it, especially if you know someone. I started at Leasehand about 6 weeks ago, and am now a Roughneck. My brother has been on the rigs for about three years and is a Derrikhand, and is going to be an assistant driller within a few months. If you were on the rigs for 9 years, and knowing you are a pretty smart guy, you would likely be a consultant for one of the energy companies. They make I think about $1200-$1300 a day. From what I have seen they work about 15-20 days a month.
[/QUOTE]Derek, are those different positions dependant on how long you've worked in the field? Like could someone start out as a Motorman or do they have to put in so many years? If so, how many? For the living allowance, everybody gets that regardless of where they live? What if you drive back home every day?
Definitely some good money though. It's sick, and sad, to think guys haul that in yet still are in debt. It took me 9 years at my current job to be at the same rate as a Motorman but the nice thing is though you don't top out like say in a union. We have quite a few guys here making $35+/hr and this is a consulting firm. [/QUOTE]
There is no union on the rigs either. There is no set advancement either. If you can do the job of the next level and there is an opening you have a chance at it, especially if you know someone. I started at Leasehand about 6 weeks ago, and am now a Roughneck. My brother has been on the rigs for about three years and is a Derrikhand, and is going to be an assistant driller within a few months. If you were on the rigs for 9 years, and knowing you are a pretty smart guy, you would likely be a consultant for one of the energy companies. They make I think about $1200-$1300 a day. From what I have seen they work about 15-20 days a month.
11-17-2005, 02:03 PM
#15
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Quit installing to work the rigs Dereck? The money is great for sure. You'll be smart with it too I bet, not like most idiots workin the patch. Good luck & don't get hurt! Man the stories I could tell ya, some scary sh*t. I have buddies with glass eyes, wired jaws, broken backs, dead, etc, etc...
<edit> I'm sure you've heard all that already.
[ November 17, 2005, 03:05 PM: Message edited by: Gilligans Hitch ]
<edit> I'm sure you've heard all that already.
[ November 17, 2005, 03:05 PM: Message edited by: Gilligans Hitch ]
11-18-2005, 12:29 AM
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Originally posted by dodgeram:
ouch, sorry to hear that dude ........yeah as crazy as it sounds I can understand missing work ....... I ended up in the hospital for 3 months this spring and honestly I was wanting to go back to work by the time they let me.
ouch, sorry to hear that dude ........yeah as crazy as it sounds I can understand missing work ....... I ended up in the hospital for 3 months this spring and honestly I was wanting to go back to work by the time they let me.
The fact is I still need 3 or 4 more surgeries and icbc is dragging their asses in setting them up and funding them so in the meantime i sit and wait, collect my disability funds. [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] Not all that bad i suppose
11-18-2005, 08:56 AM
#17
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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How would someone go about getting a job working on the rigs? I have been thinkin about working on one there is nothing holding me back here in Ontario. So any advice would be great. And you dont have to tell that it is hard I know that. Can I have some numbers to call about a job or anything. Just PM me if you have something that I should know (ie Number/contact)
11-18-2005, 01:30 PM
#19
Yeah I've heard about being an O&G consultant and the disgusting amounts of money they make. Hmmm my wife does like Calgary.....and I do have a mechanical engineering background....and 9 years experience...... [img]graemlins/deal4u.gif[/img]
Gilligan is right about the hazards. A kid who grad'd high school 1 year after me died on his first day on the job, just a few months out of school.
Gilligan is right about the hazards. A kid who grad'd high school 1 year after me died on his first day on the job, just a few months out of school.
11-18-2005, 01:44 PM
#20
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I wasn't trying to scare him off what he has already started. I hope I didn't come across that way Dereck. Like I said, I'm sure you know all the hazards involved. Being on a good crew will help a lot. I did the service end of things myself, no drilling rigs.
I chose to invest in the patch and it has served me VERY well. [img]smile.gif[/img] Recently my shares were bought out though.
I may go back eventually.
Sorry about going off topic B2B's.
I chose to invest in the patch and it has served me VERY well. [img]smile.gif[/img] Recently my shares were bought out though.
I may go back eventually.Sorry about going off topic B2B's.
