Top crude oil jobs ND, Tx, Ok, Nm - advice please

If only there was an oil field section.

 

Giggle, giggle...!!!

 

Dear Gatorrun,

I just got to the oil fields, and so I'm certainly no expert! But, I can tell you that their are simply too many variables to answer your question. Crude haulers in ND make great money, but are you willing to chain up a truck in the mud, snow and ice of ND? How are your off-road driving skills? Do you scare easily? How are your math skills? Most crude haulers are "buyers", too. That means they have to sample and analyze the oil before loading. A bad load is no joke, and so your math and people skills will have to be well-honed.

Water hauling is easier than crude, but are you prepared to run your ### off all day and night? The guys who haul production water are seriously humping hard for 12 to 16 hours straight. Hauling sand is a bit more relaxed, but don't think it's easy money. Well sites are pure chaos, and there are hundreds of people doing hundreds of jobs and everybody will be too busy to help you or answer questions. Your mistake could bring a billion dollar operation to a halt for days. Are you prepared for that kind of responsibility? Are you prepared to go weeks without any work? Hauling sand isn't constant.

How old are you? What kind of exprience do you have? What type of work do you enjoy? are you adventurous? Remember, the perfect job for one person may be another's worst nightmare! I think you will get a better response if you read through the oil field forum and ask questions about specific jobs that interest you. And, tell people a little about yourself and what aspects of a job are important to you. What are you looking for, exactly? Good pay, home time, rotation schedules, heavy haul work, skills that will transfer back to your home state? Do you have a family that you will be relocating to your new state of employment? Do you like hot or cold weather? Are you looking for quick money, or long-term employment?

Honestly, I think the best job in the oil field is orthopedic surgeon. There are a lot of backs and limbs that need repaired out here! The money would be amazing, and you could retire by age 50 with a yacht and three summer homes! But, neither you or I is qualified for that position. Do you see what I'm saying? The best job for one person isn't the best job for all. We need to know more about you to answer your question...

 

If you like your orthopedic surgeon then you can keep your orthopedic surgeon.
Or is it if WE like your orthopedic surgeon then you can keep your orthopedic surgeon?

 

I think it is the WE part!

 

Quote" Once a supervisor u can't go back in a truck, UnQoute"

SAYS WHO? I see it all the time! Aint nobody too good to drive a truck! And remember.....It's in the blood