Saw a traveling (90%) refinery job that only paid $65k a year. Half of what most professionals here who don't travel at all do
@soulseeker16514 ай бұрын
Ill be honest, maybe its because I have been out of consistent work... but I miss the money from the oil industry. But at my age, I can't do 12 hour shifts, on call near chemicals, wearing steel toes and in the sun all day anymore. The money was worth it though. The savings alone funded my 5 years of unemployment from 2 years of working.
@F-117A5 ай бұрын
It’s not worth it I did it for 20 years and missed a lot while your family spends it So no it’s not worth it Yes it was like a prison for me too
@JuanZambrano.5 ай бұрын
Yeah it is
@mohammadalzhrani5125 ай бұрын
Try to Find yourself a job in production lines if you have a technical degree or enough experience I was an oil rig operator for 10 years now I work as an assembler for an oil and gas company basically we assemble drilling tools for the rigs
@Labyrnthdom6 ай бұрын
Been working refinery for 23 years. You must be working at the wrong place to be at work all the time.
@joelpineda20425 ай бұрын
Do they hire ex cons?
@gabrielespinozaaceves19623 ай бұрын
@@joelpineda2042 they do background checks
@hectorsanchez55096 ай бұрын
What’s your daily job now
@Mike-cw8em7 ай бұрын
You still do this?
@thatguyray57537 ай бұрын
Every once and a while
@tlonnan847 ай бұрын
Thats for contractor work. Operations is where its at.
@thatguyray57537 ай бұрын
Trying get there now
@OverthinkersCatalog17 ай бұрын
I’m 24 no family and I’m just ready to grind and set myself up for a better life,I been working 12 hour shifts consistently for the past three years already so I’m ready to learn
@jamari7777 ай бұрын
23 same let’s get this bread
@ostraca93746 ай бұрын
Ain’t that hard just depends how you are as person just quit bitchin and get that bread
@Venom-nk8nd7 ай бұрын
🇵🇬🇵🇬,,
@georgerogers11669 ай бұрын
Better money management. Stack 100k in assets. Buy some stocks in the oil industry.
@thatguyray57539 ай бұрын
Doesn't have nothing to do with money and I'm almost out 🫡
@hectorsanchez55094 ай бұрын
@@thatguyray5753did you get out
@dmgzozo30339 ай бұрын
The plan is to stack up while your there and make a business for yourself that’s my plan soon keep it grinding big bro it’s a sacrifice you do for your family bless you and your fam
@WayneDsouza-g6z10 ай бұрын
That letter in the mail is a fact!!! 10K 20K you gotta pay out of nowhere. I don’t miss that IRS letter being 18 single and making 100K as a Union laborer I paid literally over 30% in taxes was crazy
@thatguyray575310 ай бұрын
AMEN!! HURTS DONT IT
@yarikdw76416 ай бұрын
In belgium its 50%😔
@KianJ.10 ай бұрын
Been working at an oil refinery for 8 months now on a process unit. I'm 22 so I don't have a family or anything yet just tryin to start putting my life together but I love it. I work 4-4 2 weeks days 2 week nights 14 days a month (no including overtime days) and the schedule does suck at times but I genuinely do enjoy the job. It really depends on the person I feel like honestly. Don't wanna wake up early af or work weird hours and be at work while everybody else you know is out doing whatever, then its not the job for you. But it is a solid living and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who can get in.
@thatguyray575310 ай бұрын
That's a beautiful schedule... its 7 days a week 12 to 13 hours and maybe a day off my way... the T/A side
@KianJ.10 ай бұрын
@@thatguyray5753 Definitely not too bad. I have an hour drive there and back at the refinery I’m working at so I leave even earlier for traffic and what not so it winds up being 15 hour days. Still have time to do what I need to do on days off and what not though obviously. And I just worked a similar schedule recently for a turnaround we had for 2 months. It was 13 and 1s so I definitely see where you're coming from there.
@gradysshy861110 ай бұрын
What refinery/ company do you work for. I’m looking for 14 on 14 off right now. Schedule is a lot better than mine.
@thatguyray575310 ай бұрын
@gradysshy8611 I don't know about 14 on 14 off ... I'm straight 13/1 I jump around I'm with UPS right now
@Toxic_Futures10 ай бұрын
I work turnarounds/ shutdowns 8 months out of the year and manage to clear over $100k after tax and still enjoy 4 months out of the year off. I hate it but I love it. I have definitely been able to set myself and my family up for success financially
@thatguyray575310 ай бұрын
That's definitely the schedule.. I'm on pre-down now
@Toxic_Futures10 ай бұрын
Where you at and who you running with
@thatguyray575310 ай бұрын
UPS .. Lyondell
@Toxic_Futures10 ай бұрын
I was out there a month ago at LHR with UPS
@Leotheconstructionguy Жыл бұрын
On my first turnaround and yes long long days. My company we do 12 hour shifts. 19 days on 2 off.
@nnbs_ramirez Жыл бұрын
its been worth it to me as a process operator
@Savage2222310 ай бұрын
On my last run…. Trying to get that job
@dannymartin4425075 ай бұрын
Same, on a basic month I work 12, 12 hour shifts with 18 days off..
@codyzimmer9257 Жыл бұрын
You need to invest ur money into real estate. Create passive incomes so u don’t have to miss time with ur family
@crush9197 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I want to go work at the Martinez refineries because I work at a smaller one near it but I don’t make gas or plastic. It’s a food factory refinery. Currently at 27.96 and in 8 years I’ll be at 37 an hour at the age of 35 which ain’t bad because I’ll still get raises and at the age of 45 I’ll be at 47-48 an hour but the Martinez refinery starts at 47 an hour. I’m trying to switch fields to Vulcan material’s because they pay at 36-41 an hour and a closer drive. Idk if no other company hires me then I might just go to the bigger refineries but I hate the schedules. It’s either a moving schedule or rotating schedule. It would be better if they had 4 days on and 3 days off 12 hour shifts.
@joemarin155811 ай бұрын
Nah fam guaranteed raises ain’t like that don’t count your chickens before they hatch young buck go click on the link I’ll show you how to make passive income flipping real estate wuth no money to start up
@mattdogair89 Жыл бұрын
Semiconductor plants, the way to go
@bounchofbeaners1868 Жыл бұрын
yea naaa, i aint gonna be locked up 12 hrs a day risking my life being around equipment that need to be replaced 5 years ago for some rich fuqs to make billions.. ill stick to HEB pay at 17 hr. and investing.
@georgerogers11669 ай бұрын
Better to work at a refinery and invest.
@tlonnan847 ай бұрын
Good luck with that😅
@Ekaz2022 Жыл бұрын
What company?
@DrewzzYz Жыл бұрын
If you’re alive and have food on the table of course it’s worth it
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
Walmart will do that to..
@DrewzzYz Жыл бұрын
@@thatguyray5753 you have to have money to go into Walmart and buy food.. unless you’re now working for Walmart?
@evandence Жыл бұрын
What you doing now
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
Less Plants Just been trading forex
@Ray-uv8nu Жыл бұрын
Nice vid!!!!
@805Dak Жыл бұрын
I'm in the boilermakers union love my job, your typically on for two months at a time and then off 3-6 weeks in between jobs When working I work 12 hour shifts, time and half after 8, double time on the weekends. blessed to be a boilermaker. I get what your saying though about being away from your family and friends. I always say its a lifestyle you either love it or hate it. Cheers from local 92
@j.2391 Жыл бұрын
How much do rookies get payed?
@markhicks8377 Жыл бұрын
have you ever done shut downs thats where the real work is
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
Thats all I do
@AlejandroLopez-ic5cr Жыл бұрын
Scaffolding in shutdowns work everyday no days off for 2 months cash out bands
@geddon436 Жыл бұрын
Is certification enough? or do they want 2 year process tech degree?
@luisvilla799 Жыл бұрын
Na it doesn’t matter they hire who they want too man
@geddon436 Жыл бұрын
@@luisvilla799 thats what I"ve been suspecting.
@luisvilla799 Жыл бұрын
@@geddon436 I have the p tech degree from Houston community college graduated in 2018 and have a 4 business degree all fucking useless bud it’s all luck amigo best wishes
@geddon436 Жыл бұрын
@@luisvilla799 Do you work in chemical plant?
@geddon436 Жыл бұрын
@@luisvilla799 small number of job openings with more people than needed, seems like not good idea of spending money getting Ptech degree.
@dubr3662 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I am trying to get into refinery work and make the money you talk about. Where do I start?
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
No certs ? Labor hand
@dubr3662 Жыл бұрын
@@thatguyray5753 Thanks.
@Z3nHolEminD Жыл бұрын
Plus working on ( hole days ) is time and a 1/2 ,, fxck that celebration 🎉
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
depending on the company most dont pay
@Z3nHolEminD Жыл бұрын
All the hole days are by design ,, to keep the man working ,
@reggierobinson5934 Жыл бұрын
People dying everyday! I'm blessed to not have to travel my plant is 25 min from my house. Most plant jobs in texas are dupont schedule or 4 on 4 off. Home everyday. I don't do travel. Never have and hope and pray I never do.
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
What part of Texas
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
I need that schedule
@reggierobinson5934 Жыл бұрын
Houston, baytown, beaumont Southeast texas
@reggierobinson5934 Жыл бұрын
Where you from?
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
Louisiana just moved to Houston area a few weeks ago
@trackboyjstyles Жыл бұрын
Man bruh im 2 months in. I love it but hate it at the same time. But not having kids is good for me right now. This cold illinois weather is horrible with valves being frozen non stop.
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
You feel my pain I have kids so it gets rough. I took a break been out the plants for a year now just been trading forex
@justinedie191 Жыл бұрын
sounds better than truck driving shiz I'm on my way
@Mccormickish69 Жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I said. I already got hired. Will update after a month. 🤘🏼
@crush9197 Жыл бұрын
@@Mccormickish69how is it so far
@Mccormickish69 Жыл бұрын
@@crush9197 it’s not terrible. We finished rope rescue last week. This week is hazmat response. A lot of information being thrown at us quickly. This is week 4.
@GamerplusMore Жыл бұрын
@@Mccormickish69how is it like coming from a different field of work? At my interview a lot of the other guys and gals either already worked at a different refinery or even at the same one but as a contractor. Im coming from a completely different field so im just worried ill be behind on training
@slim76128 ай бұрын
Update me brother I’ve never done this I’m new to this I’m trying get into the refinery..
@eduardodelgado7873 Жыл бұрын
Training on the computer. Are you barley starting off and already complaining?
@thatguyray5753 Жыл бұрын
Been in the game started welding first... if you love sitting aint a computer handle you
@geddon4362 жыл бұрын
Do they have any jobs for people in the industry who have back problems?
@Leotheconstructionguy Жыл бұрын
Maybe safety people but you gotta have lots of certifications for that
@sergiogutierrez55082 жыл бұрын
I'll be there as a teenage almost nothing to loose
@sergiogutierrez55082 жыл бұрын
I'm lucky stay safe fam
@michaelzuniga47782 жыл бұрын
What do u wish you did instead then?
@thatguyray57532 жыл бұрын
I'm already retire brother ... to much time away from home
@aliqq47402 жыл бұрын
@@thatguyray5753 how long did you stay there bro? I'm planning to quit when I complete 10 years & that's it
@jacob_gang2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos. My s/o is in Lake Charles now and I always said I would never be with someone in this field but here I am lol. He said the same thing he missed bdays/holidays/ events. Def invest in real estate . My advice to people in this industry is stack your money, seek financial advice, and invest. Key thing is make a plan! I’m a financial advisor and that’s what I’ve been telling my s/o who is out on the road.
@jacob_gang2 жыл бұрын
This video is spot on. My fiancé is in this field and boy is it difficult. I haven’t seen him in two months but we talk everyday. Luckily I have my kids to keep me going and my own career which keeps me busy. But this life is not easy at all. I felt you when you said about leaving your wife because he’s gotten calls at 1,2,3, am and he would have to go. But this is a huge sacrifice and the men and also women in this field deserve their flowers 🌸
@natasharamen86202 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up and the advice bruh 😎
@duongvinhquang20912 жыл бұрын
Hello, I'm Quang from Vietnam. In the near future, I have an entrance exam for a refinery and petrochemical plant in the position of operator. Can you get me the petrochemical and mechanical multiple choice questions for this position. thank you very much!
@permrussiatoday2 жыл бұрын
Look, these are serious, great paying career jobs and there are real protections for employee health and safety. A good fraction of your paid time is in safety and job training. Is much expected? Of course! The safety of others depends in large part on your diligence and same goes for your safety; It's a team. Really, the safety record in US Refineries and chemical plants is very good. But screw offs are not tolerated, and for good reason
@thatguyray57532 жыл бұрын
If they reported safety everything is not good. Im at covestro right now over 15 people have been gased and sent to the hospital... but it won't make the news.. to much money involved
@permrussiatoday2 жыл бұрын
@@thatguyray5753 which location at covestro? I had not previously heard of Covestro but I see they make PC among other things. We licence BPA technology - BPA is used to make PC. Bottom line is there is an OSHA reporting requirement and mandatory inveatigations, root cause analysis and training required to prevent accidents. When I worked at an operating facility we also had something called Responsible Care which obligated us to report and disclose to the community when we had any release no matter how small and as well had regular meetings open to the community to hear their concerns. At any rate bud I hope you stay safe. Do not hesitate to voice safety concerns to the management team; it is supposed to be an open, non-hostile atmosphere for the safety of all employees and for the protection of the community. If it is truly not safe, and the safety culture is disfunctional.and corrupted, then I would say a similar paying job with your skills can be found at a company that takes safety seriously and I would encourage you to look around. It's a workers market out there! Best to you bud.
@josereal42002 жыл бұрын
What would you say that is the most dangerous position/job in the refinery
@von9702 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your perspective.
@angel02542 жыл бұрын
Man I hated basic plus bruh 6.5 hrs falling asleep. But I think it’s better for us younger guys that don’t really got family to worry bout we just got mom and dad at home .
@Get_Splooshed Жыл бұрын
Definitely, no one said you had to do it for the rest of your life, just make enough while you’re still in your 20s to get out and go to trade school and became an HVAC tech or Electrician
@aliqq47402 жыл бұрын
I get your feeling bro Especially when you mentioned the prison 😂
@youcanthandlethetruth69762 жыл бұрын
Mr. Ray we need some more videos bud. Love from the West Coast, SoCal Tradesmen.