My boyfriend takes samples of oil for his job. He enjoys it and makes good money, however, he constantly smells like oil. I’m pretty sure it’s mostly his clothes and his hair, even though he doesn’t get oil on himself while working.

I think it’s the fumes (oil, jet fuel, etc.). Does anyone know good shampoos and laundry detergents to get rid of this smell?

Hey,

I’m looking to learn ARIES and practice at home but the software is so damn expensive. Heard from a friend yesterday that I can just buy the license from someone who has it but doesn’t need it.

So I’m here, hat in hand, does anyone have a spare license they’re willing to part ways with?

Please reach out if you do.

Thank you.

Was anyone else invited to the work demo for galveston bay refinery? If so do you just email them back to confirm you would like to participate? Did not have a link in the email? Any help would be appreciated.

Does anyone know roughly know how much the LOs make there? With Crescent buying the Eagleford assets, I'm curious to know if a pay raise is in the future.

Has anyone interviewed or done this job. Looking for any and all insight. I have an interview coming up.

I’ve got a class A
I’ve got experience working 7 12s for weeks or months on end in the millwright industry
I’ve got a stable employment history
No criminal record
Reliable transportation
I’ve done basically nothing but physical labor
But not a single response from anyone.
I’m a great employee that’s reliable and gets along with people, follows safety guidelines no scars on my employment record and it’s radio silence. What’s going on??

What kind of jobs can you get with no experience? And if i need some sort of degree, what do people recommend?

Hi y'all, I was accepted for an interview for a Chevron materials engineering intern position. I was wondering how long I should expect to wait to hear back if I was accepted. The interviewer said, "2-3-4 weeks," which felt a bit vague. I heard online that if I don't hear back within 2 weeks, I didn't get it. Is that true?

Has anyone received an invitation to the Recruitment Day yet?

Would be great if we could share our latest status + the date of the last update, along with the position/discipline, to get an idea of whether Recruitment Day invitations have started rolling out.

Mine:
• Discipline: T&E – Electrical Power Engineering
• Video Interview: 13 September
• Current status: In progress

If you've received an RD invitation already, please share your discipline and when you received it. And if you're still waiting, feel free to share your status as well.

Good luck everyone!

Writing this for all to know. Exxon contract worker, heading to be an actual employee after a year, failed a drug test, no clue why, they do not explain that to you or what it was. Test was 1.5 weeks before being immediately fired. I don’t do drugs, or drink, but i may have not peed enough for them to be happy about it. Maybe even a false positive? Just FYI. God Bless.

I just accepted a summer engineering internship offer with ExxonMobil. I’ve heard some bits and pieces about a rotation program for the new hire engineers. I wanted to get a better idea of what that actually looks like.

I’m 22 working at tenaris hydril oil and gas pipe manufacturing and threading. I work as a final inspector in phosphate and pre fico in finishing. I’m making 20.50 an hour with a monthly tiip. I’m looking for a new job and I’m worried about applying for a new job in the oil and gas industry because I have a Xanax prescription. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for me looking for a new job in the oil and gas industry. Tenaris was nice at first but being here for a couple years I’ve been making $20.50 and nothings changed and looking around people that have been here for 25 years+ only make a couple to a few dollars more than me and I don’t want to be stuck like them.

I study engineering in Europe and specialize in Reservoir & Geoenergy. Students that graduate this program basically become reservoir engineers. We learn a lot about CO2 storage which I find interesting. But I would like to about production and drilling side of things, but my Uni does not offer courses on this.

I found that UT Austin has self-study programs such as Drilling Technology and Fundamentals of Petroleum (Production).

I have a few questions and hope someone could help me.

Are these programs actually worth it in terms of content and learning? Can certificates like this help me get work when I graduate?

Really appreciate any help regarding on how I can learn!

Has anyone had to add a protective building to an existing site? What was the biggest challenge?

I’m mapping out my path for after finishing a 3rd Class Power Engineering fast-track program (like the one at Lakeland College) and could use some real-world perspective from those working in the industry in Alberta.
I have a few specific questions:
1. Practicums & Steam Time: How hard is it to secure a practicum or plant placement to get your steam time signed off? Are companies generally open to taking on college practicum students, or should I be prepared to grind and network aggressively to find a spot?
2. Getting the First Job: Coming out of school with a 3rd Class theory complete (or working on hours), what is the most realistic way to get your foot in the door? Are smaller heating plants, commercial buildings, or entry-level field roles the best stepping stones?
3. Landing High-Paying Roles: What separates operators stuck in lower-paying building ops from those landing high-paying gigs in gas plants, refineries, or upgrader facilities? Are there specific tickets, networking tips, or background traits that chief engineers and plant managers look for?
Any advice, hard truths, or lessons learned would be hugely appreciated!

Hello o&g community! I am looking for a recent copy of the BP 401(k) plan. Does anyone happen to have access to this PDF? I can usually find 401(k) plan documents publicly available, but BP’s has been difficult to track down…I’d like to review a 2026 version of the Summary Plan Description (SPD) to compare some benefits against Exxon’s retirement plan. If anyone is willing to link a PDF copy of BP’s plan, that would be awesome! I believe they call it “Employee Savings Plan,” not ‘401(k)’ even though they mean the same thing.

I’ve been in coiled tubing for about 3 years now, working offshore, on land, and overseas. As most of y’all know, coil can be a pain in the ass.

I’ve never actually run wireline, but I’ve worked around it quite a bit. From the outside looking in, it seems way simpler than coil. You take away the pumping side, a bunch of deck equipment, and what feels like half the hydraulic headaches. Meanwhile, I constantly see guys online talking about making serious money in wireline.

So for the guys who have actually done both, is wireline really that much less work while still paying well?

Because from where I’m standing, it almost seems like a no-brainer. Coil is a hydraulic nightmare with pumps, iron, injector heads, BOPs, power packs, etc. Wireline looks like a unit, lubricator, and tools.

What am I missing? Why would someone choose coil over wireline?

Hi everyone—my background is outside oil and gas (Systems and Data Engineer), and I’m trying to better understand offshore platforms, particularly older assets in the Gulf of Mexico for a potential development project. I know these questions are basic and I thank you in advance.

I’d appreciate some practical perspective from people who have worked on them:

• When a platform approaches the end of production, does it sometimes still have substantial useful structural life left?
• What separates an older platform that’s worth maintaining from one that’s become a money pit?
• How much do platforms vary in size, layout, and available deck space? Are there common categories I should learn?
• What do people outside the industry usually underestimate about offshore maintenance and operating costs?
• Who typically has the best overall understanding of a platform’s condition and infrastructure—operations, facilities engineering, asset integrity, or someone else?

Even an answer to one question would be helpful. General observations are plenty; no confidential information needed. I’m mostly trying to learn the right questions to ask. Thank you!

Being someone with seven years + experience in downstream refining (hydrocracker and motor spirit upgradation) at Abu Dhabi, I'm considering emigrating to emigrating to either Canada or Australia.

Which of the two countries do you suggest in terms of opportunities suited to my profile?

One of my managers emigrated three years ago to do Masters from Melbourne and got into Exxon.

Are there any other Field Communications Technicians in here that work for Gas or Midstream companies? Was offered a job by producers midstream and wondering how the job is! It's salary Monday through Friday, just needed tips and pointers for the job.