Im just curious, who currently works up in ftmac area from here or has in the past?
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working in the oil sands
Im just curious, who currently works up in ftmac area from here or has in the past?
Speed Doesn't kill, it's the sudden stop at the end.
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I do
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I worked up there for years, back in Calgary now, I can answer most questions you might have.
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Watch fubar 2
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+1Originally posted by Aerobat
Watch fubar 2
Pretty much sums it up. Same kinda scenery, people, same lifestyle. Finance your big trucks and house, knock some bitch up and your stuck for life.
Currently on my second year with none of the above though
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oh Ive been working up there as well for the last 2 years, that's why I was curious, only in in the mining tire industry.
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yar.
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how do you get inside the oilsands?
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A shovel.Originally posted by desi112
how do you get inside the oilsands?
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Originally posted by Aerobat
Watch fubar 2
That shows some part of the oil industry, not an accurate showing of the oil industry as a whole though.
Been working in the oil industry for the past 5+ years.
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what mines are yall at?
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Anyone know if plumbers work on the camp jobs?
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In the camps, yes, but not on the industrial sites. If you have your fitter certification then you'll have no problem finding a job up north.Originally posted by lauphman
Anyone know if plumbers work on the camp jobs?
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I have 1 year left to finish plumbing / gasfittimg and was gonna go for pipefitting right after. Was wondering if there's work for what I already have finished? I don't know who to contact, I've emailed and called the 488 union for some info but no one ever gets back to me.
Originally posted by Ryan Shawcross
In the camps, yes, but not on the industrial sites. If you have your fitter certification then you'll have no problem finding a job up north.
Last edited by lauphman; 11-18-2011 at 12:06 AM.
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Go down to the union hall on one of their open house nights and you'll be able to meet and talk with someone personally. Well worth the effort.Originally posted by lauphman
I have 1 year left to finish plumbing / gasfittimg and was gonna go for pipefitting right after. Was wondering if there's work for what I already have finished? I don't know who to contact, I've emailed and called the 488 union for some info but no one ever gets back to me.
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I'm at Cnrl Horizon. Some plumbers work as pipefitters if they are ticketed plumbers. However, all of the plumbers I see around are being told they have to get a pipefitting ticket.
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Can you get a job up there if you have no expereience whatsoever but are willing to work however hard as necessary? What's your living situation usually, and do you need your own truck or whatever? Any other comments?Originally posted by Ryan Shawcross
I worked up there for years, back in Calgary now, I can answer most questions you might have.
I was thinking of taking another year of from business school to do this for a winter. Is it worth it?
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Anyone can get a job up north. It's more about who you know versus what you know though. Whatever family/friends you have that work in the field, see if they can help.Originally posted by citydude22
Can you get a job up there if you have no expereience whatsoever but are willing to work however hard as necessary? What's your living situation usually, and do you need your own truck or whatever? Any other comments?
I was thinking of taking another year of from business school to do this for a winter. Is it worth it?
As far living situation. Typically you are in a camp setting. Basically numerous trailers connected that lead to other living space(Kitchen, games room, gym etc.).
Don't need your own truck. Some people do, but what you're looking for it's not a concern. Some places offer flights to and from site, others don't and you have to travel there with your own vehicle.
Any other questions, feel free to ask.
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Been in/out of Conklin the last 3yrs or so surveying on the Devon projects between Cenovus and the weapons range.
If you're a social butterfly and stuck in camp you just have to get out of your room and spend time in the rec room/gym or other public spaces, make friends. If you like to keep to yourself you dont have to see anyone except for dinner time.
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I've been working up north as a medic for the last 7 years. Been on a ton of sites including Nexen Long Lake, Stat Oil, Kearl and Husky Sunrise.
Right now on Husky Sunrise but spent the last 2 years on Kearl before this.
Kearl and Stat Oil are probably the 2 best sites you could ever work on, great sites, awesome camps and decent rotations. I just started at Husky this month and it's been good so far, I've heard it's one of the better sites up north as well. Seems a little more relaxed then Kearl.
Anyone else been on any of these sites?
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