Title: Job Hunting: Boiler, steam engineer, oil and gas NW Pa/NE Oh
Post by: Blake Malkamaki on November 26, 2005, 11:07:39 AM
Post by: Blake Malkamaki on November 26, 2005, 11:07:39 AM
Dear Friends,
In January of 2006, the company for which I am working will be forced
to close due to foreign competition. I will therefore be looking for
new employment possibilities.
In addition to my qualifications as a licensed steam engineer, I also
have education in the oil and gas industry. I would also be very
interested in a position in that field where I could use my skills and education.
Thanks,
Blake Malkamaki
Here's my resume: http://cletrac.org/pages/blakeresume.html (http://cletrac.org/pages/blakeresume.html)
In January of 2006, the company for which I am working will be forced
to close due to foreign competition. I will therefore be looking for
new employment possibilities.
In addition to my qualifications as a licensed steam engineer, I also
have education in the oil and gas industry. I would also be very
interested in a position in that field where I could use my skills and education.
Thanks,
Blake Malkamaki
Here's my resume: http://cletrac.org/pages/blakeresume.html (http://cletrac.org/pages/blakeresume.html)
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Post by: Blake Malkamaki on February 06, 2006, 09:56:24 AM
Post by: Blake Malkamaki on February 06, 2006, 09:56:24 AM
Well friends, I will be starting a new job in the middle of February as a mud logger (geologist), working for a company that contracts to oil companies and drilling companies in the Ohio, PA, NY, and WV areas. I'll be working in a mobile lab annalyzing drilling fluids and cuttings on drilling rigs. This fits right in perfectly with my college degree in Petroleum Technology. I want to thank everyone for their prayers.
Sincerely,
Blake
Sincerely,
Blake
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Post by: Philngruvy on February 06, 2006, 01:52:40 PM
Post by: Philngruvy on February 06, 2006, 01:52:40 PM
Congrats on the new position!!! Best wishes on your new job.
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Post by: Blake Malkamaki on February 11, 2006, 04:19:45 AM
Post by: Blake Malkamaki on February 11, 2006, 04:19:45 AM
Well folks, I declined the job. I was misled by the hours and the salary.
Title: Job Situation
Post by: John D on February 12, 2006, 07:14:34 PM
Post by: John D on February 12, 2006, 07:14:34 PM
Quote from: "Blake"Well folks, I declined the job. I was misled by the hours and the salary.
Blake,
I finally had a moment to catch up on the last 6 weeks of posts, and was about to send my congratulations to you - what a tremendous disappointment to read your follow up post. Keep plugging - your job is out there. You certainly have the support of many people here!
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Post by: Blake Malkamaki on February 12, 2006, 07:34:24 PM
Post by: Blake Malkamaki on February 12, 2006, 07:34:24 PM
Thanks John! Well, when you respond to a technical job in the paper that requires a specialized college degree and is advertised with a starting pay of $40 - $65 thousand per year depending on experience, you don't expect that it will be a minimum wage job averaging 84 hours per week. And on top of that, using my truck!
This was for a real company too that works all over the US and Canada; not some fly-by-night outfit.
Unreal!
This was for a real company too that works all over the US and Canada; not some fly-by-night outfit.
Unreal!
Title: Update
Post by: Blake Malkamaki on February 21, 2006, 10:05:58 PM
Post by: Blake Malkamaki on February 21, 2006, 10:05:58 PM
Folks,
I will be starting work on March 6th for a local oil and gas company. I should be home almost every night and off most weekends.
Blake
I will be starting work on March 6th for a local oil and gas company. I should be home almost every night and off most weekends.
Blake
Title: job change
Post by: walter hudson on February 22, 2006, 01:05:44 AM
Post by: walter hudson on February 22, 2006, 01:05:44 AM
Congratulations , I hope this one turns out better than the previous.
good luck
Walter
good luck
Walter
Title: Re: Update
Post by: John D on February 24, 2006, 11:30:02 PM
Post by: John D on February 24, 2006, 11:30:02 PM
Quote from: "Blake"Folks,
I will be starting work on March 6th for a local oil and gas company. I should be home almost every night and off most weekends.
Blake
Great News! All the best!
Title: The new job
Post by: John Schwiebert on March 01, 2006, 12:06:13 AM
Post by: John Schwiebert on March 01, 2006, 12:06:13 AM
I understand where you are comming from. Just because I could spell Mississippi did not mean at age 60 I wanted to move there. Good luck. John
Title: New job update
Post by: Blake Malkamaki on March 22, 2006, 03:44:54 AM
Post by: Blake Malkamaki on March 22, 2006, 03:44:54 AM
Hey folks,
I have a job that I love and get to use my degree. I'm working as a lease operator (well tender) for Great Lakes Energy out of Carlton, Pa. I'm in charge of about 70 gas wells near Chapmanville - between Meadville and Titusville. It's a 5 day a week job with weekends and holidays off.
They gave me a new F-250 with 15 miles on it (got about 1200 miles now after 2 weeks!) that I get to drive home too. I don't have to use my truck at all for commuting.
I work outside all the time in the woods or on farms maintaining and monitoring gas wells. It's a lot of fun. All the guys I have met so far are great and the company is really great too. No timeclocks. I can start when I want as long as I put in the time and get my job done.
My prior job as a steam engineer was relatively easy, but it had little challenge and was basically baby sitting equipment all day. This job lets me use my degree, plus it's something I have loved since I was a little kid. I find myself getting so excited that I can hardly wait to get up to go to work in the morning!
Thanks for all your support,
Blake
I have a job that I love and get to use my degree. I'm working as a lease operator (well tender) for Great Lakes Energy out of Carlton, Pa. I'm in charge of about 70 gas wells near Chapmanville - between Meadville and Titusville. It's a 5 day a week job with weekends and holidays off.
They gave me a new F-250 with 15 miles on it (got about 1200 miles now after 2 weeks!) that I get to drive home too. I don't have to use my truck at all for commuting.
I work outside all the time in the woods or on farms maintaining and monitoring gas wells. It's a lot of fun. All the guys I have met so far are great and the company is really great too. No timeclocks. I can start when I want as long as I put in the time and get my job done.
My prior job as a steam engineer was relatively easy, but it had little challenge and was basically baby sitting equipment all day. This job lets me use my degree, plus it's something I have loved since I was a little kid. I find myself getting so excited that I can hardly wait to get up to go to work in the morning!
Thanks for all your support,
Blake
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Post by: Orangeman on April 15, 2006, 12:23:07 PM
Post by: Orangeman on April 15, 2006, 12:23:07 PM
Blake: Hope your new job goes well for you! As an Environmental Engineer for the state I had a pretty rocky road during the early 90's and then found stability with the DOT in the late 90's through present. It nice to be able to work in a field that you enjoy.
BTW do you every come across any small 4 cylinder Allis Chalmers Propane or Natural Gas Power Units in your work? I am looking for one to power a generator for standby power. Condition not important! Again, good luck in your new job! Orangeman
BTW do you every come across any small 4 cylinder Allis Chalmers Propane or Natural Gas Power Units in your work? I am looking for one to power a generator for standby power. Condition not important! Again, good luck in your new job! Orangeman