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#1

Hello there,

I’ve worked in the construction industry for an MEP contractor as an engineer for around 2 years, however I’d like to shift my focus to the Oil & gas industry. What is the best way to go from construction to Oil & Gas?

The last project I worked on was actually a plastic production plant, which more or less is an oil refinery, so having this experience is a step in the right direction. The problem is that all my job offers are from other MEP contractors doing standard construction projects. I don’t want to go down this road again, the pay is crap, the hours are criminal & the work is dull. What is the best route to take?

Obviously I’d love to go straight to one of the super majors like Chevron or Exxon but I think a more realistic approach would be to try & get in with a drilling contractor or consultant, but even this is difficult.

Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks.

#2

What is your degree in? The easiest way to get into the industry is through becoming a field engineer for a service company (Halliburton, Schmlumbger, Baker Hughes, etc). I’m going on my second week with Halliburton, the hours will be long, but the pay and benefits are awesome.

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Edit. Wrong thread.

#4

[quote]BigDawg6593 wrote:
What is your degree in? The easiest way to get into the industry is through becoming a field engineer for a service company (Halliburton, Schmlumbger, Baker Hughes, etc). I’m going on my second week with Halliburton, the hours will be long, but the pay and benefits are awesome. [/quote]

That’s a good idea, thanks. My degree is in Mechanical Engineering.

#5

I think of all of the new hires in my group, more then half where mechanical or aeronautical engineers. Seems like a good job so far and from what friends have said. if you want, you can drop me a message or email with any questions, i’ll try my best to answer