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Originally posted by JAGR View PostWhat are the prerequisites for this job? Brief job description?
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Very high demand. Great job and pay.
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look into and apply for I&E where I work they get paid the same as operations but work Monday through Friday. And every once in a while they hire people with no experience and send them to school and let them work so they still get there 40hours. We are hiring operators and welder/pipefitter now also.
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As everyone else is stating, if you go back to school, go I/E. Same basic classes as process operator, but more flexibility in jobs (PO, I/E, analyzer tech, etc). Board operators usually get paid slightly more, but they normally have years of experience. Outside operators are usually paid slightly less than I/E, but the OT built into their schedule usually puts them making slightly more. I/E normally work 4-10's or 5-8's depending on the plant and sometimes work shift (again depending on the plant). A lot less stress and a lot less hassle for basically the same pay. You also have the ability to move to operations with an I/E degree. Last plus is there are normally 3-4 times as many process operators graduate every year compared to I/E. Around here, the market is saturated with canidates with process operator degrees. Thats why plants are looking for experienced operators instead of just degreed candidates.
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I've been working shift work for ten years now and if I could do it again I'd do the instrument tech program. Like others have said you don't have to work shift work and you'll get the same benefits as everyone else. Also something to think about is how flooded the market is with people trying to get into operations jobs. There are even pages on Facebook with several thousands talking about who is testing and where. Also most of the baby boomers have retired and the hiring is really slowing down making it even harder to get in.
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Originally posted by csanders View PostI've been working shift work for ten years now and if I could do it again I'd do the instrument tech program. Like others have said you don't have to work shift work and you'll get the same benefits as everyone else. Also something to think about is how flooded the market is with people trying to get into operations jobs. There are even pages on Facebook with several thousands talking about who is testing and where. Also most of the baby boomers have retired and the hiring is really slowing down making it even harder to get in.
The more research I do, the more I am thinking I&E is the way to go.
Thanks for the replies!
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Originally posted by JAGR View PostWanting a career change and have been applying heavily to these positions.
I have a BS in geology from Texas A&M and have worked in O&G since I graduated in 2010.
Is it worth it to get a process technology certification?
What can I do to set myself apart with no actual petrochemical experience?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Originally posted by csanders View PostI've been working shift work for ten years now and if I could do it again I'd do the instrument tech program. Like others have said you don't have to work shift work and you'll get the same benefits as everyone else. Also something to think about is how flooded the market is with people trying to get into operations jobs. There are even pages on Facebook with several thousands talking about who is testing and where. Also most of the baby boomers have retired and the hiring is really slowing down making it even harder to get in.
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Originally posted by csanders View PostThat's against plant policy! Oh and don't forget to tuck your shirt in..
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. - Mark Twain
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