What are the things you must know to be a Cheif production operator in petroleum industry?
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I'm a Petroleum Engineer, graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1979, and my principle job was Production Engineering, which is probably similar to a Production Operator, or maybe the same thing.\n\nFirst, it will probably require a four-year degree in Petroleum Engineering. You must find this out first, otherwise, "the things you must know" are unimportant.\n\nWhere the Geologist is responsible for "where" a well is drilled, the Engineer usually determines if the well will produce from complex wireline logs that are ran when the drilling rig reaches Total Depth. \n\nThe Production Engineer takes control of an oil or gas well immediately after it has been drilled, before the drilling rig is dismantled and moved off the pad. He determines and  designs the size and thickness of the casing and wellhead, according to the depth, pressure, and production capabilities of the well, then determines the amount of cement needed to cement the casing in place.\n\nThen the completion of the well begins, and a workover rig is moved over the hole. In short, another wireline truck is moved over the hole, and holes are shot in the casing into the producing sand. The formation is then acidized and fractured hydraulically. If it produces, a production string of tubing is run in the hole.\n\nIf the well won't flow, then a pumping unit must be sized for the depth, production, etc.\n\nA tank battery is set up on location, including a separator, heater treater, and several tanks, depending on the amount of the production.\n\nLater in the life of the well, an engineer will be responsible for re-completing the well to another formation, or plugging and abandoning the well according to State regulations.\n\nA Production Operator is resposible for the production from several hundred wells, and when one stops producing, he must figure out why and get it bakc on line with the least of expense.
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Not too bad, some of my friends work for Schlumberger, but it depends on what your job is exactly. If its a basic entry level field engineer you may find that it is quite tough as of the current climate at the moment. In a month expect to be working more than 14 days and not having too much time off. As the oil price is very high, most companies are very busy and thus are the people. Its a great time to get started as you progress much quicker than expected.  Depending on your qualifications, if you have a degree go into M/LWD or if not go into Wireline. Both jobs are good although wireline is a bit more stressful if things are not going to plan. If you want you can email me and I can suggest which companies to apply to.
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chemical engineering is a well paying field in high demand. there are thousands of factories, big and small, that need someone with this specialty. oil, plastics, fertilizers, paints, lots of other areas use a ChemE.
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http://exxonmobil.com/Corporate/About/OurActivities/NEW_Corp_OA_Upstream.asp\n\n40 countries it says.
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The following site will help you for a fee. Note they say the following.\n\n"Prior to securing offshore oil drilling rig jobs, it is advisable to have experience with land based rigs. This gives you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in an offshore environment."
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Most companies require some safety training, but they will provide this in most cases. Most companies in the US will require you to complete a physical exam and a drug test. They may x-ray your back to make sure you can be insured by their insurance company.  Many jobs require no special  formal education, but some jobs will require US Coast Guard certifcation, and others will require college degrees.\n\nIn the UK there are more formal rquirements for offshore work training, including Basic Offshore Safety and Emergency Training. If you want to look into this training go to:\nhttp://www.oilcareers.com/content/training/courses_search.asp?courseType=Basic%20Offshore%20Skills\n\nThe real answer to this question is that you have to have skill that is useful on an oil rig. Workers on an oil rig range from engineers of many types, to roustabouts which are mostly there as manual laborers.  Rig based jobs include cooks, painters, sandblasters, divers, diver tenders, welders, pipefitters, crane operators, drillers, toolpushers, geologists, ship captains, mechanics, pilots, ROV operators, instrument technicians, and more. \n\nMany of these jobs will involve working and living offshore in cramped quarters for two weeks or more at a time. You may even be sharing a bunk with another shift. Some areas like the North Sea or Middle East can have very unpleasant weather. You are likely to work long hours while on the rig sometiimes as many as 100 hours per week. Most companies will then give you two weeks off after you return to shore. This can be good or bad, depending on how regular the work is. Some companies hiring unskilled labor will provide work only as they need you, and leave you sitting onshore the rest of the time. \n\nDO NOT PAY ANY SERVICE YOU FIND ON THE INTERNET TO GET YOU A JOB ON AN OIL RIG. THESE ARE SCAMS. THERE IS ONE OPERATOR OUT OF CALGARY THAT GUARANTEES JOBS BUT DOES NOTHING BUT TAKE YOUR MONEY  AND THEN WILL IGNORE YOU. THEY WILL NOT FIND YOU A JOB. THERE ARE SOME OTHERS WORKING OUT OF NIGERIA THAT DO THE SAME.
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Be willing to work hard and to go the extra mile. Be prepared. Do your homework. Knowledge of your product or service builds confidence which in turn, inspires others. Avoid unnecessary grumbling and complaining. Keep your work ethic on a professional plane. Don't forget the "little" guy.
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Consider researching the jobs that oil & gas production companies are trying to fill.
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- Know the system. Each agency will have different ways of doing things. It is really easy to screw things up in production.\n\n- Need good contacts. Reaelly!! It's obvious, but sometimes it's really not the case. \n\n- Build a good rep with the suppliers. Suppliers that "trust" you will always offer better service and attention... no matter what it says on their websites.\n\n- Really try to understand the WHYS - Ask lots of questions - especially from Client Service and Creatives.You are the one who will interface with the guys who will supply/execute the wonderful ideas that the agency comes up with. \n\n- Need interpersonal/logistical skills and must be a good organizer/facilitator.   \n\n- Here is one extra - find a good mentor.
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What is your MS in?  If it's remotely related to anything to do with education or research, I could pass your resume around here, a Canadian University.\n*edit* a followup now that I know your degree- I would contact the companies that are involved in the Oil Sands exraction in Alberta- they are desperate for engineers and environmental experts, and they are in short supply- The pay is excellent, and it is likely to be stable because of oil prices...It's a bit isolated, but fantastic experience and pay-
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Work history if experienced ,certifications,references and the big one background checks.Good Luck
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Start with a gas credit card.  Apply for BP, Shell, or Mobil.
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You must, by OSHA regulation, be 40 hour HAZWOPER (hazardous waste operations) trained to at least "awareness" level.  If you're honestly interested in Haz Waste Ops, hit the Chemistry classes, familiarize yourself with basic concepts--oxidizer, reducer, corrosive, spontaneously combustible, etc., etc.  You'll have to be trained to at least "Technician" level.  Personally, I hold a "Specialist" certification.  Be advised that there are literally volumes and volumes of both regulations and requirements for proper storage, segregation, handling, lab packing, transporting and treating of Haz Waste.
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There is no "right" answer.  Talk about what you can bring to the company.  What are your good qualities?  What did you learn in school that you can apply to the job?  \n\nGeneric examples:  Work hard, get along with people, willing to learn, willing to teach, knowlege of the industry, etc
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Usually, not much unless you go on to get a MS or some other advanced degree.  Your better bet would be a chemical engineering degree and then going on to work in the petroleum industry or some other kind of chemical manufacturing process.
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I am from Kazakhstan. I have 5 years of experience of life and work in the "oil and gas" part of Kazakhstan (Atyrau city), western part of Kazakhstan.\nI think if you possess skills and experience valuable for this industry, you will be in demand by many companies there. \nThe region is rapidly growing and if you decide to go there, it is a good place to work on rotation, esp. if ur company covers all the expenses (accommodaton, food and all that). If you want to bring ur family along , you will have to make a research on schools and other arrangements for them. I know many expats who live there with their families and don't wanna leave. The climate is kinda harsh in the western part (winds) , however the salaries are pretty rewarding. The expat communtities are large, most of the expats are europeans. Kazakhs are friendly with everybody provided the adequate respect is shown towards them. \nRe the major oil companies : it depends which skills u have and if u r willing to work for an operator or a service provider. \nAGIP KCO (consortium of several major companies ENI, Shell, Chevron, Exxon) and TengizChevronOil , KazMunaiGas (national) are the largest operators, \nthe service is provided by numerous companies both national and international: Halliburton, Baker Hughes , Schlumberger etc.\nTo get a job in any of them you need to send a resume to their HR dept. \n\nPS I also think Borat is stupid.
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The petroleum industry always pays well, or you could go on to graduate work and then enter any type of industrial research for big bucks.  Analytical chem would probably be your best bet for a specialization if you want to avoid grad school.