mpace6a Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Anyone on here ever do any time on rigs? Cousin offered to get me on at a capstar rig in utah, really considering it. Current job is mind numbing slow, and I'm always up for a change in scenery. Just don't know what to expect on a rig, if moneys really worth the labor, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny quest Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 where in utah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 about 5 minutes from ft duchesne, by the ute reservation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Give it a try, you'll never be able to say you did unless you try it.From what I hear the money is :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 your not too far from me. score me a gig and ill go with you :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Millions of people wouldn't be askin questions about takin ANY job, they would be boots on and out the door before your cousin could even say what or where.... That is unless your family has money and you can afford to piss around and do what you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thing is i have a good job, working in a structural steel shop, been here 9 months now. Only reason i asked about it is because I'm always up for new experiences, but it wouldnt be stable like i currently have. Id be moving across three states with no vehicle and no back up plan if it fell through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I've only worked on two oil rigs in my life. One 20 miles off the Texas coast and one in Northern New Mexico. The pay was good. The work was dirty and hard. When one job is finished you're not sure when or where the next one will be. If you have a good job now, I would suggest you keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 The way I hear it north dakota oil fields and west texas oil fields have lots of demand for guys to work there. Pay is good etc. Might be something to do for a couple of years to set aside some money and then move onto something else. My perception of it is that its hard, dirty, dangerous work that will slowly tear apart your body if you try to do it longterm. That might just be my perception. EDIT: Also, its historically Boom and Bust. Things were grate in the early to mid 80's, then prices just feel out and those oil related industry's were hit hard. Same thing happened around the economic slowdown in 08, oil was hit hard for awhile. That type of work just stopped. Then it picked back up and the money is flying again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 The way I hear it north dakota oil fields and west texas oil fields have lots of demand for guys to work there. Pay is good etc. Might be something to do for a couple of years to set aside some money and then move onto something else. My perception of it is that its hard, dirty, dangerous work that will slowly tear apart your body if you try to do it longterm. That might just be my perception. EDIT: Also, its historically Boom and Bust. Things were grate in the early to mid 80's, then prices just feel out and those oil related industry's were hit hard. Same thing happened around the economic slowdown in 08, oil was hit hard for awhile. That type of work just stopped. Then it picked back up and the money is flying again. Was talking to a family friend who went to the dakotas, the problem there is that because theres a huge demand for workers, prices for everything skyrocket. He was paying close to $2000/month for a small apartment. I am seriously considering this though, work just got slow again at the shop, and at the capstar rig in UT, they house and feed you. Work schedule is 16 hour days, 14 days on, 14 off. I think it would be good experience...and two weeks net pay is more than ive made the past 4 months...Biggest issue is getting out there. KC to Denver isnt too bad, its denver to Ft. Duchesne that may be a problem without a car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 your not too far from me. score me a gig and ill go with you :D plus ive got a truck ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 your not too far from me. score me a gig and ill go with you :D plus ive got a truck ;) I'm thinking that if i go for 2 months, i can buy a good truck while I'm there, make sure its good to go, work the second month just to have some more $$ saved up, and figure the rest out from there. have 2 places in denver i can crash if necessary. Sounding more and more like plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 well then what are you waiting for!? my plans always end up with friends up there just telling me to grow weed or work in a dispensary. sure it'd be cool but id rather not get into all that. hence me trying to hitch my wagon to yours :rotfl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedaw Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've been tossing around the idea of doing it, and still might. From my dad talking to people out in Montana, youre looking at about 10 years worth of work. Start out at $27/hr and the cap is WAY higher. 12 hour shifts, 2 weeks on- 2 weeks off... ~4000-5000/month. Worth a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've been tossing around the idea of doing it, and still might. From my dad talking to people out in Montana, youre looking at about 10 years worth of work. Start out at $27/hr and the cap is WAY higher. 12 hour shifts, 2 weeks on- 2 weeks off... ~4000-5000/month. Worth a shot Out in UT, its 16 hour shifts, 2 weeks on, 2 off, rig hands starting at $28/hr. Seems worth it to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 The way I hear it north dakota oil fields and west texas oil fields have lots of demand for guys to work there. Pay is good etc. Might be something to do for a couple of years to set aside some money and then move onto something else. My perception of it is that its hard, dirty, dangerous work that will slowly tear apart your body if you try to do it longterm. That might just be my perception. EDIT: Also, its historically Boom and Bust. Things were grate in the early to mid 80's, then prices just feel out and those oil related industry's were hit hard. Same thing happened around the economic slowdown in 08, oil was hit hard for awhile. That type of work just stopped. Then it picked back up and the money is flying again. Was talking to a family friend who went to the dakotas, the problem there is that because theres a huge demand for workers, prices for everything skyrocket. He was paying close to $2000/month for a small apartment. I am seriously considering this though, work just got slow again at the shop, and at the capstar rig in UT, they house and feed you. Work schedule is 16 hour days, 14 days on, 14 off. I think it would be good experience...and two weeks net pay is more than ive made the past 4 months...Biggest issue is getting out there. KC to Denver isnt too bad, its denver to Ft. Duchesne that may be a problem without a car Same happens in west texas, big prices because of the sudden demand for housing. Save your money, buy $5000 motorhome, live like king. My dad lives in a VW van out in california by choice, way cheaper to buy a van than to rent an apartment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedaw Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've been tossing around the idea of doing it, and still might. From my dad talking to people out in Montana, youre looking at about 10 years worth of work. Start out at $27/hr and the cap is WAY higher. 12 hour shifts, 2 weeks on- 2 weeks off... ~4000-5000/month. Worth a shot Out in UT, its 16 hour shifts, 2 weeks on, 2 off, rig hands starting at $28/hr. Seems worth it to me? If you can handle the 16 hour shifts, absolutely! Let's do some math: 7x16= 112 hours 40x28= $1,120 (regular time) 72x42= $3,024 (overtime) =$4,144/WEEK. :banana: So, $8,000 before taxes in 2 weeks, and then you have two weeks to blow it. You could build your manche, buy another as trail rig, buy a tow rig and a trailer, and well :cheers: EDIT: Excuse me if my math is off. Been a while. Graveyard and living off minimal sleep doesn't help. :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've been tossing around the idea of doing it, and still might. From my dad talking to people out in Montana, youre looking at about 10 years worth of work. Start out at $27/hr and the cap is WAY higher. 12 hour shifts, 2 weeks on- 2 weeks off... ~4000-5000/month. Worth a shot Out in UT, its 16 hour shifts, 2 weeks on, 2 off, rig hands starting at $28/hr. Seems worth it to me? If you can handle the 16 hour shifts, absolutely! Let's do some math: 7x16= 112 hours 40x28= $1,120 (regular time) 72x42= $3,024 (overtime) =$4,144/WEEK. :banana: So, $8,000 before taxes in 2 weeks, and then you have two weeks to blow it. You could build your manche, buy another as trail rig, buy a tow rig and a trailer, and well :cheers: EDIT: Excuse me if my math is off. Been a while. Graveyard and living off minimal sleep doesn't help. :rotf: The math is the first thing i did when i got the details...if/when i get up there I'll be on the lookout for a first or second gen Ram250/2500, 4x4 cummins 6spd...for a tow rig and a dd, buy a small trailer, make it into a mobile welding/fab rig, hitch up and go make some more $$ on the off weeks, then buy a bigger trailer, get my mj out there, and build it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Right now here in West Texas, they are paying guys $55/hr. right out of welding school. Just got to pass the welding test, and your hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Right now here in West Texas, they are paying guys $55/hr. right out of welding school. Just got to pass the welding test, and your hired. Any idea what the test consists of? I went to welding school my senior year of highschool (2011-2012 school year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Right now here in West Texas, they are paying guys $55/hr. right out of welding school. Just got to pass the welding test, and your hired. Any idea what the test consists of? I went to welding school my senior year of highschool (2011-2012 school year) No, I don't. Just repeating what a customer told me 2 days ago. I have no way to verify it, but perhaps you can make some calls. The oilfield here is called the Permian basin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedaw Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I've been tossing around the idea of doing it, and still might. From my dad talking to people out in Montana, youre looking at about 10 years worth of work. Start out at $27/hr and the cap is WAY higher. 12 hour shifts, 2 weeks on- 2 weeks off... ~4000-5000/month. Worth a shot Out in UT, its 16 hour shifts, 2 weeks on, 2 off, rig hands starting at $28/hr. Seems worth it to me? If you can handle the 16 hour shifts, absolutely! Let's do some math: 7x16= 112 hours 40x28= $1,120 (regular time) 72x42= $3,024 (overtime) =$4,144/WEEK. :banana: So, $8,000 before taxes in 2 weeks, and then you have two weeks to blow it. You could build your manche, buy another as trail rig, buy a tow rig and a trailer, and well :cheers: EDIT: Excuse me if my math is off. Been a while. Graveyard and living off minimal sleep doesn't help. :rotf: The math is the first thing i did when i got the details...if/when i get up there I'll be on the lookout for a first or second gen Ram250/2500, 4x4 cummins 6spd...for a tow rig and a dd, buy a small trailer, make it into a mobile welding/fab rig, hitch up and go make some more $$ on the off weeks, then buy a bigger trailer, get my mj out there, and build it up! Hell yeah! My ideal truck would be a 1st gen with a 2nd gen 12 valve in it. Right now here in West Texas, they are paying guys $55/hr. right out of welding school. Just got to pass the welding test, and your hired. That's where I'll be headed after school. Hopefully Texas, too. Right now here in West Texas, they are paying guys $55/hr. right out of welding school. Just got to pass the welding test, and your hired. Any idea what the test consists of? I went to welding school my senior year of highschool (2011-2012 school year) I'm pretty sure it's all the pipe tests, that are a pain in the @$$. http://www.spectroweldinstitute.com/images/pipe_welding.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm pretty sure it's all the pipe tests, that are a pain in the @$$. http://www.spectroweldinstitute.com/images/pipe_welding.jpg Thats what i figured it was...the one thing i need practice on too :doh: Not sure what I'm gonna do now...cousin blew up the motor on his 01 24valve ram yesterday...hit a valve with a piston. He was my means of getting around once i made it to denver...so we'll see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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