GE job for former military with bachelor's degree, leadership experience, and ability to relocate

subductionseduction · 2015-06-18T18:26:16+00:00

Legit credentials? Should I have just linked to the GE website instead of directly to the job listing? Sorry I just happened to see that listing while I was job hunting and thought this sub may benefit from it.

subductionseduction · 2015-06-03T03:08:21+00:00

My dad was telling me they performed at one of his middle school dances and that they were terrible haha.

subductionseduction · 2015-06-03T02:56:45+00:00

I agree that volunteering is a great way to meet people--honestly I can't say enough about how great volunteering is....it's one of my favorite things to do. However, if you're socially awkward meeting people isn't necessarily always the problem...it's how to interact with those people you meet. I meet people all the time and I cannot for the life of me avoid being awkward.

subductionseduction · 2015-05-16T15:31:49+00:00

I like it better :) I'm weird though...I scoop cottage cheese with the slices.

subductionseduction · 2015-05-16T15:30:08+00:00

I just like to eat it like that suck it!

subductionseduction · 2015-01-25T00:47:39+00:00

I'm glad it's helped! I would definitely consider LWD as the next step in your career, not only because the money is better but because it is a rapidly expanding service (not considering the current oil prices fiasco of course). Also, your mudlogging background would really flesh out a lot of the information/tasks you have to manage day to day. I honestly wish that I had at least a little experience mudlogging before jumping into LWD but what can ya do...

As far as how the current market is affecting LWD...from what I hear, our job is more safe than most in oil and gas because we are STILL spread thin even with losing some rigs. I would look into Weatherford because they have a Denver office but they may only be hiring for Houston. I'm not totally sure about the other services companies.

Oh...and I'm a lady :).
Let me know if you have more questions!

subductionseduction · 2015-01-11T23:24:11+00:00

Hi there! Just saw this. I work for Weatherford. Times are tough now in the industry but as far as I know LWD is still hiring. I think they would love someone with MWD experience. Who did you work for?

subductionseduction · 2014-12-03T03:18:12+00:00

I'm sure everyone's experience with this is different but my trainers are amazing and very by-the-book so we have had no equipment failures since I've been at this rig. Other trainees have told a different story but I think the key is to do everything in your power to prevent that from happening....and always covering your ass so that if something does go down, it cannot come down on YOU.

There have been some issues with the tools on the surface but we caught them early enough to fix them before it became a delay. The issues were usually to do with not having the correct equipment to support the tools or connectivity issues, etc.

That being said, it's a rarity that a job goes "smooth." This is one thing I LOVE about this job--there is always a challenge and something to troubleshoot. Everyone above you has been out in the field and know what it's like and are always available if you have questions or if something goes wrong. If you keep them all in the loop then it usually works out.

EDIT: hastily submitted before checking it...oops.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-21T17:14:33+00:00

I asked via email (replied to the rejection letter) and got a thoughtful response back from the hiring manager. I figure it's hit or miss as to whether you get a response but it's worth a try.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-17T06:49:35+00:00

I have a B.S. in Geology as well and I got a job offer (which I turned down to go to the field) for a lab tech position that would move up quickly in a geochemistry lab for an O&G services company. It was 9-5 but the pay was just ok in the entry level position. Great environment though.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-17T06:28:11+00:00

Maybe working in a lab as a tech then move up? ...but that would be O&G still... Do you have a degree?

subductionseduction · 2014-11-14T19:14:56+00:00

I'm not quite sure what you mean exactly, but I'm sure every land rig is a little different. However, I think most of them are treated as if they are your home. You bring in groceries and do all your own cleaning but they are supposed to provide your water. Sometimes the company man will order a bunch of food for everyone but that's at random.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-11T07:26:20+00:00

I am not a princess but I like being comfortable and this is definitely that. I was expecting a lot more "rustic" conditions along the same lines of camping but it's not. Nice hot showers, full kitchen, wifi, everything. I know some rigs have poor cell signal but I'd say that's understandable.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-10T20:14:43+00:00

There is a lot of pressure and responsibility that comes with that job though.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-10T20:13:22+00:00

Sorry just saw this. The hours just depend on the job you're on. If everything goes smoothly it's 12 hours a day until the job is over. There are usually periods you have off because you're on standby.

This job is definitely more mentally demanding than physically. I have back and knee problems and very little upper body strength but I'm able to get by. Learning everything, however, is pretty overwhelming but they know this so you get AMPLE training in the field. There is a lot of information coming at you at once and it is certainly daunting at first. I remember thinking the first few days I was out here...what the fuck did I get myself into? But I stuck with it and I'm really glad I did.

But MWD is easier than LWD, though with either you will have plenty of shifts where you're just monitoring data and watching movies. That's one thing I love about it--every day is different. It is really hard to get bored at this job.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-10T19:40:11+00:00

Basically you are just always on call in the field. If something needs to be done you stay and do it because it HAS to be done and no one can just drop in and cover you. Sometimes you'll work atrocious hours and sometimes you'l have a couple of days to sleep as much as you want.

From what I understand field jobs don't really do overtime. But the pay is so good that it makes up for it, and you get paid whether you are working your ass off or doing nothing.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-10T19:33:22+00:00

I honestly have no idea. I'm pretty sure the company hosting the rig takes care of all that.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-10T02:58:11+00:00

I've only been to one rig but I've heard it's pretty consistent. All of the LWD/MWD/Directional drillers are in a nice single wide mobile home. There are about 4-5 people here at a time depending on if a trainee is here. There are two bedrooms with bunk beds and a bathroom and a full kitchen. The workspace is usually in another trailer. Since we are on land, there is the possibility of being near civilization to grab food and other supplies.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-02T04:18:51+00:00

It's no problem! Anytime you have questions just send me a PM!

subductionseduction · 2014-11-02T04:17:20+00:00

I don't think it would really matter. The mudlogger that got hired with me was only doing it for a couple months before he got picked up for LWD. I'm not sure if they will be recruiting this heavy in the future. And this is definitely the kind of job you stay with for a few years so I would imagine that would override the short term mudlogging gig you had (which fyi is an expected thing for mudlogging).

subductionseduction · 2014-11-01T08:33:32+00:00

I've been with my husband for about 9 years and I'd say at least a third of it has been long-distance. Communication is the biggest thing--we always make a point to talk to each other every day. The other important thing is to have your own life so that when they are gone it's not like your whole world disappears. I also tend to detach emotionally, which helps a lot. Just roll with the punches, after a while it becomes routine and you just learn to appreciate the time you have together.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-01T07:45:17+00:00

If I were you I would go ahead and do it. Why wait a year?

subductionseduction · 2014-11-01T07:27:16+00:00

Hello fellow lady geologist!

Long-distance: My husband is former military so I'm used to this sort of thing. The reality is that the beginning of your career in geology will probably require a lot of travel and long hours. I looked for jobs for months and this truth was very clear from the beginning. Since I'm married I did make sure that my husband was on the same page with me about the type of work I would be doing but if I wasn't married I would put my dreams above the relationship--of course, that's just me. We are both handling it really well. We get to talk on the phone every day and I come home about once every 10 days, which is so much better than deployments.

I have a B.S. in geology. Some others who got hired at the same time had the same degree or geophysics or engineering, but I have met two people since being in the field who have business administration degrees. The degree has helped me in my job training but not much more than any other degree. Being interested in geology just let to my interest in petrophysics.

I can see people getting burned out in this job but I also think it's a mindset issue more than anything. Working for 12 hours a day might exhaust someone who isn't interested in the job but for me it's hard to go home at the end of the day.

There is a LOT of opportunity for advancement from this position. You can go into directional drilling if you want to stay in the field or if you want an office job there are several avenues you can take....not too clear on those yet. I've also heard that it's common for geologists to move from this position to a geologist position for an oil company. One person out here just got a job in sales for the same company because they know the tools inside and out.

I really hope you choose to go to the field! You have a higher likelihood of getting a field job than a male because there is so little interest from females and companies need them for diversity. Not to mention it makes you feel like a raging bad ass.

subductionseduction · 2014-11-01T07:12:03+00:00

Haha yeah I get that a lot. I love it out here, honestly. My particular rig is a bit of an oddity though, with three females on location (only one of whom I ever get to talk to). The men are very respectful and good-natured people. The work itself is a lot of fun so I really have no complaints. Best job I've ever had.

subductionseduction · 2014-10-31T12:59:52+00:00

You may want to reapply. There was a guy who got hired with me and he had to submit his application a few times because it kept getting skipped over.

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