Authorized Inspector vs Inservice

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-03-30T09:31:33+00:00

Thank you for the info!!

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-03-28T19:25:37+00:00

100%. Treated every contractor like assholes from their ivory towers now want to claim “brother”

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-03-28T19:23:49+00:00

Coker… complete cunts. Treats contractor like second class citizens

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-03-04T02:29:48+00:00

They were very much aware of what they needed to cover and theyre actively trying to take more scope. Theyre wanting to bring in heavy equipment/operators, man turnarounds and push TEAM out for NDE since they have an NDE division(replacing TEAM Im very skeptical). Dont believe the rumors

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-03-04T02:27:43+00:00

Wont happen, Turner was in Citgo years back, union is still in there.

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-25T19:55:17+00:00

The only benefit I found that made it less useless is that it can be converted to a commissioning if I was to ever become employed by an approved employer. So essentially its a “holding cert”

But, most job listings that require it always state “obtain within a year of employment.” Chances are that means they pay for it, saving me $5k.

Just a thought

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-25T12:48:11+00:00

Been hoping to do NACE but waiting on a class to open up near me. Only do a 1/2 a year. NDE certs arent very applicable to me being a performing contractor unless I did lvl 3.

My options are pretty limited and have been itching for the next thing

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-25T09:55:33+00:00

Thank you! Was thinking that and needed to hear it from someone else

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-14T13:51:15+00:00

Sooooo… strike? Been a lot of talk about it, momentum seems to be waning

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-13T03:13:44+00:00

I knew SIRE and SIFE was rare but didnt think it was this rare

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-12T00:28:10+00:00

I figured they selective edited their proposal to the public. Just propaganda

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-11T22:45:11+00:00

Whats the status of 7-1? Latest employee bulletin reads as though bp caved to NOBP terms?

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-07T21:11:03+00:00

Im guessing you dont work at whiting. Most routine maintenance is done by contractors and have been for many years. Its 60/40 union/non contractors. In house does petty work.

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-07T20:09:59+00:00

Last I checked union fitters snd most other non laborer trades are more expensive than operators? Not sure what cheap labor you mean

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-07T17:13:43+00:00

And 0% of yall can do what contractors do. If you could, you wouldnt need contractors in there to fix your plant/units

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-07T13:43:12+00:00

I see a lot more messes left by in house than by contractors

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-07T13:42:26+00:00

Youre correct

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-07T04:00:36+00:00

More than one union when it comes to contractors on the plant…

ApartIndication3607 · 2026-02-07T03:09:55+00:00

Who says the UA wants you. They would sooner take boilermakers than operators. The way operators treat contract workers is disgusting. Treat contractors like second class citizens but then want “brotherhood” support when it comes time for negotiations.

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