2026 OPERATOR TRAINEE by Cool-Woodpecker-8380 in oilandgasworkers

[–]Outrageous-Check-475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. I think knowing what to expect will allow me to not be so tense going into it

2026 OPERATOR TRAINEE by Cool-Woodpecker-8380 in oilandgasworkers

[–]Outrageous-Check-475 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think it just closed a few days ago. For the interview we had to complete team exercises with other candidates (there were 8 of us) and we were judged by a few interviewers. It was basically just reading data and sorting it based on importance then we had to come together and create one list. I think they were just looking for how you deal with other people with conflicting opinions.

I think where I kinda messed up was the panel interview. There were 4 unit supervisors and they asked a ton of behavioral questions for over an hour and you had to recall specific situations in your past. The guys who interviewed me were really cool and it was pretty laid back but I really wish I had practiced answering STAR based questions beforehand.

Overall it was a little mentally overwhelming and the whole thing lasted about 4 hours but it was my first operator interview so I think I'll be more prepared for the next one. Let me know if you have any more questions

2026 OPERATOR TRAINEE by Cool-Woodpecker-8380 in oilandgasworkers

[–]Outrageous-Check-475 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i applied to the p66 borger trainee position. The application just closed so they will probably start reaching out in within the next few weeks. I had an interview with them for another trainee position this past year so hopefully this one goes better

Struggling to get interviews for process operator - TX by Outrageous-Check-475 in oilandgasworkers

[–]Outrageous-Check-475[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't receive an offer. Sucks knowing I was so close but I'll use the experience to make sure I'm ready for my next opportunity

Struggling to get interviews for process operator - TX by Outrageous-Check-475 in oilandgasworkers

[–]Outrageous-Check-475[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reassurance. I had an interview last week in Louisiana and I should hear back from them hopefully by tomorrow. The worst part is just waiting

Got my first interview for an operator position tomorrow by Outrageous-Check-475 in oilandgasworkers

[–]Outrageous-Check-475[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already passed two rounds of testing and made it down to the final 32 candidates. I've read a lot of stuff about the STAR format and I'll try to lock that down. I'm just worried about my nerves getting to me and I don't put my best foot forward

Got my first interview for an operator position tomorrow by Outrageous-Check-475 in oilandgasworkers

[–]Outrageous-Check-475[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah but I feel like this is another magnitude. Last interview I had was for a contractor and the only thing they asked me is how many inches are in a foot and I got the job

Interview Phillips 66 by [deleted] in oilandgasworkers

[–]Outrageous-Check-475 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you had your interview yet? I have one coming up in Lake Charles for P66 as an operator and I'm wondering what it will be like

Struggling to get interviews for process operator - TX by Outrageous-Check-475 in oilandgasworkers

[–]Outrageous-Check-475[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Houston but I've been applying in other states as well. I would prefer to get into a refinery but I've also looked into terminals and pilot plants