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“So you want a job… ” OU SPE Presentation

“So you want a job… ” OU SPE Presentation. Steven A. Richards Vice President Executive Sales November 29, 2012. Oil Industry Facts. Oil & Gas Business is cyclical and dynamic, demanding flexibility The business is worldwide, demanding understanding of other cultures, language skills

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“So you want a job… ” OU SPE Presentation

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  1. “So you want a job… ”OU SPE Presentation Steven A. Richards Vice President Executive Sales November 29, 2012

  2. Oil Industry Facts • Oil & Gas Business is cyclical and dynamic, demanding flexibility • The business is worldwide, demanding understanding of other cultures, language skills • Step changes in technology are occurring quickly, demanding technical skill, continuing education

  3. Career Paths –The Food Chain • Operators (Oil & Gas Companies) • Majors • Independents • Major Service Companies • Drilling Contractors • Well Servicing Contractors • Manufacturers/Suppliers

  4. Service Company Internships • Well Logging • Hydraulic Fracturing • Drilling • Well Servicing • Roustabout Crew • Manufacturing • EIT

  5. Oil Company Careers/Internships • Top of the food chain • Excellent internal/external training • Best salary/benefits-at least early in career • Most internships as support for engineering-office based • Possible opportunity to work part-time while in school • Good opportunity to identify a mentor

  6. Why a service side internship? • Field experience • Communication skills • Changing point in career • Valued by recruiters

  7. Service Company Careers • Major Service Companies • Major Drilling Contractors • Offshore • Land • Well Servicing Contractors • Manufacturers/Suppliers • Medium-Small Service Companies/Contractors/Manufacturers

  8. Why a service side career? • Best training available in industry • Age gap leads to early responsibility • Step changes in technology • Technology, sales or management tracks • Best overall business training • Monetary rewards may be best over a career

  9. Helmerich & Payne-John Lindsay-Ex VP • 45-50 students worked on rigs and in office last summer. • From 2007 to 2011 H&P has hired 12 full time engineer students-3 were from OU.  • Additional field positions available for those students that are willing to seek out employment and are ready to learn.  • H&P will continue the engineering intern program as it has delivered great value since we first instituted it in 1972. •  Of my ten man leadership team, eight of the ten roughnecked in the engineering intern program and the other two roughnecked right out of college.  There is no doubt the field experience pays off for students in the long run.

  10. Nabors PACE Rigs:aggressive build program designed to meet customers’ demand in the US Shale Plays for enhanced technology. “Rigs that continue to differentiate from competitors” similar offerings” AC rigs allow greater downhole control, dependability, increased efficiency. Premier training facilities strategically located throughout the lower 48. Walking Rigsequipped with sophisticated skid systems (move in hours) able to meet diverse pad configuration and well spacing. Oscillating tool to increase penetration rates while sliding, faster toolface setting and improved control. Directional drilling aides include the heads up display that integrates critical directional controls on one screen. DrillSmart tool is designed to enhance the rigs drilling efficiencies by accurate control of ROP, WOB and differential pressure. Soft Torque a tool designed to mitigate stick slip and improve drilling efficiency. FuelToolto allow for less consumption and decrease fuel emissions.

  11. Focus on Operational & Safety Quality Training • 3 Fully Functional Training Rigs • Tyler, TX • Casper, WY • Williston, ND

  12. Contact Glenn Weissinger Director – Human Resources Glenn.Weissinger@nabors.com

  13. Unit Drilling Company • Fast-Growing , Domestic Drilling Contractor • 121 land-based drilling rigs • Major offices in OKC, Houston & Casper • Opportunities for PE and ME students • Wide range of learning experiences • Well-rounded industry exposure • Down-hole, rig building, marketing, etc.

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  15. Resume Writing and Interviewing OU SPE Standout resume equals interview. Standout interview equals job/internship offers Utilize hiresooner.com Flashdrive-building successful resumes & interviews Help with editing resume or interview prep? Contact Debi Bradley thebradleygroup@cox.net 405-618-1440

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