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Donnie "Double D" Orgeron added a discussion to the group Oilfield & Drilling Rig Jobs Group

Looking for personnel in all positions on workover and drilling rigs in Gulf of Mexico

Looking for Tool Pushers, Drillers, AD's, Derrick Hands, Floorhands, Roustabouts, Motorman, Electricians, Crane Operators and RSTA (Rig Safety and Training Advisors) for a growing company in the Gulf of Mexico. Company is based in Houma, La. and all…See More

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Jesse replied to Jeff Stoner's discussion The Kelly trivia in the group Texas Roughnecks & Oilfield Workers

"I saw the Machine shop in PA. That is where it was first Mfg. and it has nothing to do with the baseball player"

yesterday

phillip peters commented on Joshua Backus's photo

Dj basin

"Hey Joshua is this somewhere around fort Lupton area"

Friday

EVONNE KARRIE commented on George Baker's blog post Different safety cultures for drilling vs. production?

"Active functionality is adopted in this methodology as it is the toughest work. Experience drill crew member helps to achieve what is actually required. "

Wednesday

T replied to Jeff Stoner's discussion The Kelly trivia in the group Texas Roughnecks & Oilfield Workers

"Depends on who you ask...Baseball Player Michael King Kelly or machine shop in Kellysburg, PA..."

Wednesday

Jeff Stoner added a discussion to the group Texas Roughnecks & Oilfield Workers

The Kelly trivia

Who knows why the Kelly has this name?

Wednesday

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Jeff Stoner replied to Jesus Zamora's discussion What Is Core Drilling?

"Core drilling is just like regular drilling except the bit does not mulch up all the cuttings like conventional drilling. There is a special BHA and bit that is use like what Richard described, but the end of the bit is hollow which allows it to…"

Wednesday

George Baker posted a blog post

Different safety cultures for drilling vs. production?

On May 13, 2013, I had a long chat in the Galleria-area office of Charlie Williams, the executive director of the Center for Offshore Safety (whose earlier career had been with Shell). One of the topics that we discussed was whether or not the case…See More

Wednesday

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Jim D. Bural replied to Allen Neil Thogmartin's discussion Looking for job in the group Oilfield & Drilling Rig Jobs Group

"Allen, I don't know where you live, but if you are close to Midland or Odessa Texas, Patterson-UTI, Savanna, Sidewinder, Big Dog or JB Hunt drilling companies are hiring. Go online to Patenergy.com , or Sidewinder Drilling website & you can…"

May 14

Allen Neil Thogmartin added a discussion to the group Oilfield & Drilling Rig Jobs Group

Looking for job

I am looking for work in the oilfield. I have no specific oilfield experience, but I have worked as a welder and in the construction industry most of my adult life. I am willing to start anywhere. I am a hard worker and a quick learner. I am willing…See More

May 14

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Joshua Backus commented on Joshua Backus's photo

Dj basin

"Colorado"

May 14

NGASSA ERNEST left a comment for Carol Simmons Nguyen

"HELLO, I AM A RIG MANPOWER SERVICES COMPANY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA.I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO GET ME RIG MANPOWER CONTRACTS IN WEST AFRICA..I AM READY TO PAY A SUMPTUOUS FEE FOR THIS SERVICE. BEST REGARDS NGASSA ERNEST"

May 14

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