How many guys work in the oilfield??

[FlatoutFishin]

Originally Posted by TheToledoBendBomber

I've been trying to get in the plants as an operator my-self!! I worked turnarounds for 3yrs before getting in production! I worked for grasso, greystar ( in Garden City for Conoco) under Barry Holley... (damn right they're cheap!). I now work for Island on the Apache contract... its not that bad! If you here of any openings in the plants to hesitate to let me know.... I have friends who work for Oxy-chem in Deer Park and a couple of guys that work in Shell but they're all froze when it comes to hiring right now.... The wife wants me off the water and home every night... I wouldn't complain!!!

I'll keep my ears open, but its tough right now. I know BP in Texas City hires a lot...I'd get a resume and app to them ASAP. Don't believe all the hype about how bad it is there either...I have friends that left Valero for there, and are glad they did.
You won't be going wrong getting off the water. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it, but theres something about being able to just get away, maybe drink a beer or 10, see the family, not have to hang out with a buncha guys for 14 that I prefer....not to mention the pays a little better.