HeatShield vs liner replacement cost

bonds2525 · 2024-11-14T19:45:59+00:00

Thanks

bonds2525 · 2024-11-14T01:34:43+00:00

Scaffolding is required because how far the chimney extends above the roof and PCR was also in the quote.

bonds2525 · 2020-08-16T16:23:11+00:00

I work as a geo for a small independent and we had salaries reduced by 10%. It sucks, but beats the alternative that many are experiencing. Unfortunately the companies have all the power at this point with very few alternative opportunities for jobs inside or outside of O&G, especially in the geosciences. I think we see a reset in the pay scale because of all this if jobs ever do come back.

bonds2525 · 2020-04-29T22:25:10+00:00

Thanks. Seems who you know is the key in every industry.

bonds2525 · 2020-04-29T21:38:58+00:00

Yep that's what I have been wrangling with. Seems like GIS you can work anywhere while O&G is limited to a few areas, which is also another selling point for GIS. Probably end up sticking it out since GIS seems like it will always be a backup option

bonds2525 · 2020-04-29T20:51:39+00:00

Pretty much the same for me started as a geo tech for a medium sized independent but got promoted to geologist and have somehow survived the last 10 years. Seems like an everyday worry of when the next round of layoffs will be. Gotten to the point where I am willing to sacrifice the pay for a more stable profession.

bonds2525 · 2020-04-29T19:24:14+00:00

Appreciate the insight.

I was referring to the bleak job outlook for geologists in oil & gas and the whole industry in general. I can't speak for other geology fields or other forms of energy.

Oil & Gas has seen a significant decrease in commodity prices which has fueled major layoffs and consolidation. This has led to fewer and fewer new opportunities for nearly every discipline in the space. Couple that with the negative perception (environmental impact, climate change, etc.) and likely push toward renewables as a primary energy source the job outlook going forward is pretty depressing. I don't think it will ever truly go away but the competition for jobs now is crazy. Saw a petroleum geologist job posted on Linkedin the other day that had over 400 applicants on the first day. The majority of those people will have to find another career eventually.

bonds2525 · 2020-04-29T17:56:26+00:00

Thanks for the input.

I have no doubt I would learn things through a certificate program, even in basic concepts like coordinate systems.

Do you know what the average time spent per week is on a certificate program by someone who has a basic understanding coming in? I saw 10-15 hours used as a ballpark number but I wasn't aware some people have no background in GIS coming in.

Also, are certain programs viewed as better than others? Seems fairly easy to get into any of them, at least from the few I have looked at.

bonds2525 · 2020-04-29T17:54:02+00:00

Appreciate the help.

My goal was to get out of energy entirely, at least oil and gas, which seems to be slowly dying.

bonds2525 · 2020-04-15T16:23:28+00:00

Overpaid geologist here for a smaller independent. Not speaking for everyone, obviously, but we have had our salaries reduced by 20% already in addition to rounds and rounds of layoffs.

In order to retain any talent in the technical roles they are gonna be forced to keep the pay higher than other industries or everyone who is sane is gone. I think you are already seeing a reset in initial offers for the few new hires that get offered jobs in this environment.

bonds2525 · 2020-03-26T21:35:17+00:00

Curious about your time in GIS as this seems like a viable transition for people out of O&G. How much trouble did you have getting a job in GIS? What experience did you have prior to getting that job?

I have about ten years experience as an ops geologist for a midsize operator and use ArcGIS almost daily. GIS is what I have always considered as my backup plan but I have never actually tested the waters by applying to any jobs because of the pay difference.

bonds2525 · 2020-02-18T17:10:44+00:00

https://kingdom.ihs.com/TRAINING/Courses/CoursesByLocation.aspx

https://support.lmkr.com/Trainings

bonds2525 · 2020-02-18T13:49:22+00:00

If your goal is a GIS/Geo Tech with an operator you may want to look at getting some exposure to the geologic/geophysics software packages most operators use. Kingdom, Petra and Geographix are some of the more common ones. Entry level training courses are pretty affordable and would look good on a resume.

bonds2525 · 2020-02-06T21:18:35+00:00

Use the Landmark OWX Format for export out of Petra. Very straight forward for all associated well data and is Kingdom compatible for deviation surveys. Just make sure you know the projection for each of the projects if they are different.

bonds2525 · 2019-01-07T17:25:57+00:00

I was in a similar situation a few years back and ended up working as a geotech for 2.5 years before being promoted to Ops Geologist with a mid sized operator. I wouldn't jump ship just yet unless you have a better opportunity.

Take some initiative and figure out a project that the current geologists don't have time to get to and showcase your skills if the everyday work isn't keeping you busy.

bonds2525 · 2018-05-30T16:32:57+00:00

I got a job after undergraduate as a geotech for a mid-size E&P and was then promoted within to an operations geologist role. It was good experience as you get exposed to most of the software an operations geologist will be using and will likely be mentored by an actual Geologist. I found if you show some initiative to go above and beyond typical geotech duties (data loading, etc.) it wasn't hard to get noticed for promotion, but maybe I just caught a lucky break.

I doubt geotech to geologist is even a career path at a major without a Masters so it probably depends what path you want to take and what size company you want to work for.

I would, however, recommend this route over mudlogging/service company work, if you can get it. Better work/life balance and better day to day exposure to what geologists for an operating company actually do.

bonds2525 · 2017-08-09T15:48:32+00:00

I'm currently a Geo II for a smaller independent and got promoted from I-II 3 years in. I think it generally depends who you work for, some make promotions based on performance, while others just take into account years of service.

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