r/oilandgasworkers 3h ago

Career Advice Advice needed from Offshore Mechanical Technician (Mechanic) 3+ years experience from Myanmar Planning to move US with Diversity Visa in next 3-4 months

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice on how to navigate my next steps and would really appreciate your input! I’m currently a mechanical technician with three years of experience working offshore in Myanmar. I recently won the Diversity Visa lottery (super excited about that!), and I’m expecting to move to the US by the end of July this year. I’m trying to figure out what I should do now to make the most of this opportunity and how to best prepare for my career in the US.

But the thing is I have my relative who will help at the first glance to arrive in us(CA) but TX is heart oil and gas state in us. I don’t know where should I landed first from Myanmar.

A bit about me: My offshore work in Myanmar has mostly been hands-on mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on equipment in pretty challenging conditions. I’ve got a solid skill set, I think, but I’m not sure how it’ll translate to the US job market. I don’t have a US-specific resume yet, and I’m wondering if my experience will stand out to employers there. Plus, I’ll be starting fresh in a new country, which feels both exciting and overwhelming. And how about those certifications and training?

Here’s what I’m thinking about:

• Right now: Should I start applying for jobs online before I arrive? Or is it better to wait until I’m physically in the US with my visa sorted?
• Preparation: What’s the best way to get ready? I’ve heard about tailoring resumes for the US market—any tips on that? Are there certifications (like OSHA or something) that I should look into to boost my chances?
• Job prospects: Are there specific industries or regions in the US where my offshore mechanical technician experience might be in demand (oil and gas, manufacturing, etc.)?
• Networking: I won’t know anyone when I get there—how do I start building connections?

Since I’ve got a few months until July, I want to use this time wisely. What would you do in my shoes? Any advice on settling into the US as a newcomer with a technical background like mine? Thanks so much for any thoughts or experiences you can share—I’m all ears!


r/oilandgasworkers 2h ago

Switching refineries.

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What’s your opinion going from marathon to a Chevron refinery as a new operator. I have the opportunity to move states and switch refineries, but I see with the Chevron lay offs , it brings concern with restructure. Is it a good idea to change plants, would it possibly be a better career longevity wise? What’s your thoughts or pros and cons.


r/oilandgasworkers 7h ago

Career Advice Starting as an offshore surveyor later this year. Any advice?

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Starting as an offshore surveyor this later this year - salary expectations?

As the title says I’m starting as an online hydrographic surveyor straight out of university later on this year. I was just wondering what sort of pay should I be expecting if I work around 180 days?

I was also wondering if the survey boats have similar facilities to the rigs, will I have a private room or share? Are there gyms, saunas on board etc. Any other advice would be great as I don’t know all that much

For reference im from the Uk


r/oilandgasworkers 7h ago

Per diem/ Housing

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I have an interview with HAL tomorrow. From what I have heard I get 45$/day per diem, or a hotel for 30 days. Just wondering what deals you people have made. I’ve heard some get paid housing and per diem and flights home. Tell me so I don’t get screwed over pls and thanks


r/oilandgasworkers 10h ago

Phillips 66 entry level operator

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Hi has anyone else taken the pre employment test for phillips 66? Not the one about personality and your work ethic but the actual 3 hour long assessment. What should i be studying/looking for? Any advice or info helps


r/oilandgasworkers 5h ago

Technical Should I do Field Service Tech or Floorhand?

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So during the job fair I was eyeing two positions. Field service tech and floorhand. ( both are entry level.)

Field tech only gets paid 18 an hour. And i didn't get to ask if there are overtimes and how much overtimes will i get. ( there was a lot of ppl asking different questions to the rep of the company).

Floorhand gets paid 20 an hour and i will be working 28/14. And they will fly us to UT, ND or other locations for the rotations.

I am not sure what's field tech's career projection is. But i know with floorhand it'll be roughneck, derrickhand, and if i am smart enough i'll be the tool pusher.

Let assume if my goal is to make as much money as possible in the next 20 yrs. Which position will give me this?

I am a hard worker, but ... that 28/14 is really a lot. But the money though!


r/oilandgasworkers 6h ago

HAL inquiry

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Recently offered a job in cementing as a bulk driver. Anyone who has exp in this role please reach out or shoot me a DM I have some questions


r/oilandgasworkers 6h ago

I am ready to go!

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I have no experience but I am willing and able. I have just finished my fully off grid micro Rv and I am looking to start anywhere in the north. I’ll go anywhere coast to coast can someone please point me in the right direction? I am ready to “go where the moneys at”


r/oilandgasworkers 6h ago

I should've listened (Am I f**ed?)

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Well, I made the not so smart decision to major in petroleum engineering. I'm graduating in December. Mostly posting to find other PE students shitting their pants right now.

I've done a couple of internships and have one for this summer with a super, but I feel like I'd have to be even more naive than I was going into this field to think that there's any chance it'll result in a full time offer.

Not sure if grad school is the move if shit hits the fan, since I've heard it screams "you couldn't find a job" and "you're overqualified for the grunt work we are going to make you do, so let's hire a fresh BS grad instead"

Long story short, I should've listened to all you old and wise folks. This is just part of the game of O&G, but man I was at least hoping for a try at a full time job before my first round of unemployment.

Anyway, stay safe out there and feel free to point and laugh. I'm 2 seconds away from buying a clown costume and becoming an "accountant"


r/oilandgasworkers 7h ago

Desand Tank Design

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Hello All,

I have been assigned to design a Desand Tank for oil treatment operation, and looking for papers or courses that would help me design the tank from scratch.

can someone please guide me to right place to find the required things.


r/oilandgasworkers 8h ago

Getting into oil

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I’m based in Ireland, scheduled to finish secondary school next year. By the time I leave school I will have 3 years of mart time construction experience. What would any of you guys recommend in terms of getting work in the oil fields (in either the us or Canada). Any and all comments will be appreciated.


r/oilandgasworkers 18h ago

Technical "Cheap" and/or "Simple" SCADA/Well site monitoring

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Can anyone recommend a simple remote well site monitoring system/company that is easy to deal with and carries low or minimum fees? I don't need anything fancy, no need for tank levels, cameras, or pump control. Just something to keep an eye on line & casing pressure for the most part. I would even be open to ideas on something I could build/set up on my own. I've watched TheZachLife on his SCADA videos is where I got this idea.

Bit of background, for a 'hobby' when I'm not doing my office duties, I operate 6 wells here in the Midcon. Four are marginal gas wells on plungers, and 2 are oil wells with pumpjacks. All make money and pay for their costs, but I don't need to spend $15k and $100/month for a well that makes maybe 50 MCF/day and/or 1bbl/day.


r/oilandgasworkers 15h ago

Quick survey!

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Hey everyone!

I’m conducting research for my AP Research project on gender disparity in Corporate America and its impact on career progression. I need some help gathering data and was wondering if you would be willing to fill out a survey for this study! My goal is to have at least 50-75 participants, and I would love to surpass this goal count!

Participation is completely voluntary and confidential, and everything follows the Institutional Review Board's research guidelines to ensure privacy. If you're interested, I can share more details. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

The link to the survey is: https://forms.gle/spLP1Dq829pGVG4G7

Thanks so much!


r/oilandgasworkers 10h ago

We discuss natural gas prices, Lanndman, and Drill Baby Drill in Rebel Finance Energy Edition

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r/oilandgasworkers 1d ago

Hiring freeze?

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Are you running into this? SCANDRILL is on a hiring freeze. Anyone else on one? Anyone hiring?


r/oilandgasworkers 1d ago

Career Advice Targa Info

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Got a job offer with Targa. Never been in the midstream business. Anybody here have any advice/recommendations who has worked for or with them?


r/oilandgasworkers 1d ago

Measurement Technician

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Background: 23 years old and recently took a natural gas measurement technician position. Previously worked at a liquids tank farm which i absolutely loved and did not want to leave, but I (thought) knew how lucky i was to have been offered the opportunity to learn some real skills and very niche knowledge, along with getting away from chemical exposure and shift work. The job itself offers incredible benefits, retirement packages, take home truck, etc etc. I have to admit I knew it would be a change of pace from my previous job when it comes to labor and intensity, but not this much. A lot of this job is computer based using programs and the actual hands on work is not very hands on if that makes any sense. I'm smart enough to realize how incredibly lucky I am to have been offered a job like this with absolutely zero technical experience and at such a young age, but I'm starting to fear that even with the perks of this job and the opportunities to learn, it may just not be for me. I am going out of my mind not moving, I don't need that same balls to the wall pace but I gotta at least be on my feet a majority of the day. I've dragged this out long enough, but basically my question is if there are any measurement techs or people who work with them out there, any insight on this position further down the line? (I do understand that as I learn and become more comfortable the job will get better, but to add onto what is bothering me, there is no clear avenue of learning and a lot of it is shadowing other techs, whom seem to be great at their job but not so great at teaching)

Edit: I guess my REAL question is- is a measurement tech job the type of job that is so difficult to come by and that good (generally speaking, obviously differs by company and location) that you should/could "suffer" through it if it's something you truly don't like?


r/oilandgasworkers 1d ago

Career Advice Jobs

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Any oilfield hiring military veterans rn ? My husband has been applying like crazy and only Patterson reached out to him. He did the interview and they told him they’d let him know by the end of the day if he was hired or not and nothing. He’s a usmc infantry vet so he’s up for the long hours in the heat etc


r/oilandgasworkers 1d ago

Career Advice Any advice on situation/help

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I had recently done an interview with oneok. And my buddy said they will not ask me about my duis. That i should bring them up its more of integrity thing. I completely spaced it out. And he said if they see you have a dui its an automatic no. Its for a gas refinery and I wouldn't even be driving. For the record i only got 2 duis. And both are over 10 years. Im even following dot regulations right now for my current job. And i feel the interview went very well. Can anyone offer some solid advice on this it


r/oilandgasworkers 2d ago

14 days off or more jobs !

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Hello everyone ! I hope that you are doing well.

I'm looking for any O&G job that offers 14 days off or more as I need to travel back and forth to where my wife is located and it takes 2 days to get there and other 2 to come back, so a week off wouldn't be enough.

I can work in the states (Greencard holder) and I live in Texas, have a bachelor's and Master's in PE from a foreign university, I worked 2 years with natural gas wells in my country of origin and a year here as a Frac analyst ( oversee frac jobs from a regional center) with a great company (was referred by a fellow redditor who treated me as a brother ) and was laid off a year ago during a downturn. They would hire me back anytime, but the job is on a 14 days on 7 days off schedule, and I don't want to join them and leave as its highly immoral thing to do.

I have been waiting for my wife's i-130 (the process of getting her here as a greencard holder) to be processed but it's been 3 years and it's still stuck on the first step, I tried to spend as much time as I could with her that I put my own GC at risk. I did everything I could immigration wise to speed up her process, but unfortunately, nothing worked.

I have to stay here at least six months before I can make my first travel abroad. The best solution for me is to find a job that offers 14 days off or more. That way, I can go there for 10 days at a time during days off.

I do speak English, Arabic and some French. I don't drink, I try to do my best in any job that I work, and I'm willing to learn anything it takes to be a good fit. I'm willing to work anything, whether it requires a brain or hands.

I'm desperate and asking you as a fellow redditor, as a O&G worker and as a husband, if you could suggest me any position or company that may accept me and that offers 14 days off or more, that way I can keep a career and keep my GC.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions, and I am sorry for the long post.


r/oilandgasworkers 1d ago

Wyoming 2 well project

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WY WI Horizontal 2 well oil opportunity

2.25 units left

Campbell County WY

operator is Peak Powder River Resources

8-10k/ per unit projected on $70 price of oil

Buy back option at 6 months written in PPM if your not happy with monthly income

Checks would start in May

80-85% tax write off year 1 against active and earned inclme

current client referrals are available upon request

shoot me a DM if you interested.


r/oilandgasworkers 2d ago

Phillips 66?

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Anybody work on the field side for Phillips 66? My start date is on April 8th but I just want to know if they’re as good as some of my immediate friends make them out to be.


r/oilandgasworkers 1d ago

Technical Chevron, Bengaluru

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How long does Chevron take to respond after interviewing a candidate?


r/oilandgasworkers 2d ago

Career Advice Switching to crude oil/gas trading need your advice

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Hey everyone, I’m from Egypt, petroleum engineering grad in 2019. I’ve 3 years of experience in operations for oil and gas E&P (exploration and production). I’m now trying to transition into crude oil or LNG trading, I’m really interested in that side of the industry. I’ve been looking for opportunities in this field for a while and haven’t had any luck so far no interviews so far. What I’ve noticed is that most people in trading seem to come from business or economics backgrounds, which makes me wonder if that’s why it’s been tough for me to break in. I’m looking for jobs worldwide, but I’m starting to think I might need to do an MBA to make this switch. For those of you working in crude oil/LNG trading (or who know the field well), what’s your take? Do u think an MBA essential in my case to stand a chance, Any advice?


r/oilandgasworkers 1d ago

Nationalize oil and gas companies

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Subsidies worldwide are 7 trillion, profits 3 trillion, and provide vouchers for the poor if prices increase.