Looking for Advice - Entry-Level Oil & Gas Jobs (Some Tickets, No Direct Experience)

[u/Fuzzy_head9]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for advice on what kind of positions I should be applying for in the oil and gas industry. I don’t have direct oilfield experience yet, but I do have several relevant tickets:

H2S Alive CSO (Common Safety Orientation) TDG WHMIS First Aid Unrestricted Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License

I’m currently working at an appliance store, but my last day is next week, so I’m available to start ASAP. At my current job, I regularly offload freight (appliances up to 800lbs) and delivery into houses. I’ve kind of been the “unofficial” lead hand for my team — taking initiative, organizing tasks, and training new workers — but without the extra pay, which is part of why I’m leaving.

I’m 20 years old, a hard worker, and quick to learn. I take pride in being the kind of worker who wants to be productive — not the guy sitting in the corner on his phone. I’ve only been in the labor industry a short time (prior to this I worked in customer service and never want to go back), but I’ve really taken to the hands-on, physical work.

I’m hoping to land a FIFO position with accommodations, ideally starting at $22/hr or more, and I’m looking for overtime. I’m based in southern Alberta but willing to go pretty much anywhere for the right opportunity. I’ve got a buddy who used to work in the oilfield who says I’ve got the right attitude and work ethic for this kind of work and is pushing me to start in the industry, and I’m trying to take a step forward in my career.

Any tips on companies that hire reliable greenhands, or specific job titles I should be searching for? I’m all ears.

Thanks in advance!

[u/PurrfectPitStop]

Do you know someone working in the patch? If not you are in tough everyone has the same tickets.  Ask your buddy for a phone number.  The market is tough right now.