alaska oilfield work

Im in S Texas now too. Alaska is not for everyone. For me, I love it there but my wife wanted a change for the kids. Had the slope been booming like here I would stay there. Is not all dead there, just not booming.

Other areas of Alaska are happening for truck drivers though, especially during summer months.

 

North dakota will give you all the experience you need
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If you're really interested in that kind of work, especially as a new guy, I'd think you would do best to move to Alaska, then apply. I understand that it's hard for lower-48'ers to get jobs, especially entry-level, from out of state. Not impossible, but being a resident of Alaska would be a plus, as far as your resume goes. I'm sure they get tons of people who THINK it sounds fun, but a few 12 hour days at -40 sends lots of people packing for home...

As far as driving, I'd suggest getting some experience in the lower 48 first, especially some winter driving through Colorado, Wyoming, etc. And keep in mind- Alaska is HUGE... but they really don't have much as far as roads. That pretty much means Anchorage, Fairbanks, and the Haul Road to Prudhoe Bay. Again, experience would be a plus, not only in actually getting those jobs, but most importantly, keeping you safe.

Good luck, though. I hope I didn't come across as discouraging. It is definitely do-able, just not easy. Motivation is key...

One more thing, it's funny how much peoples notions differ Me, I'd much rather be freezing in Alaska, as opposed to south Texas. To each his own...

Good luck!

 

I'm looking to get into heavy hauling in the oul industry and looking for info for my application. Anyone with mining experience willing to give me some info for the research portion of my application? Please PM me if you're willing...l'd greatly appreciate it

 

you give great advice, and of course it would be MUCH easier to be there to gain employment. However having lived in Alaska there are many, many people there who got hired to work in Alaska while being in lower 48. I was actually one too!

 

Good advice

 

Just saw this on the Western Slope CO craigslist. It's my home area, that's why I was on there.
http://westslope.craigslist.org/trp/4512777306.html

Saw it and thought of this thread. Just passing a long a lead. I'm sure they are advertising on other city CL pages. Maybe check out the WA craigslist page to find similar items? Generally look under Transport.

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The main draw for working the north slope for me is the rotation schedule. 2 on/2 off, room and food provided during your hitch, and the pay is good. You can live anywhere you want, but you pay your flight to Anchorage. Did it for 11 years from Miami FL, but rode a desk that whole time. You spend 2 days traveling each hitch but then you have 12 days left for whatever you want.

Is it like that anywhere else in the US/Canada oil patch?

 

Alaska doesn't hire many rookies. You have to know someone. There's plenty of oil work in the lower 48.