Engineering Contacts/Positions?

[axluz]

I wanted to inquire if anyone on this site knows of companies in Alberta currently hiring for Chemical Engineers or has contacts in the industry. I have 20 months of work related experience in various fields, but wish to start a career in the oil & gas industry, hence the reason why I moved from Toronto to Calgary.

I already have my Curriculum Vitae on the major oil company websites and the regular job sites (workopolis, monster, hotjobs, etc) and have made contacts with the HR managers at Bantrel, Colt, Fluor, etc.

I ask, because at times, it's not what you know, but who you know that can make all the difference.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[kaput]

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[axluz]

Thanks kaput.

I am not a member of APEGGA at this point. I still have to apply in this province. I've only applied for my license and EIT (engineer in training) status in Ontario.

I'll google search the website. Thanks again.

[AllGoNoShow]

Apply for APEGGA, good step.

I will talk to my dad as he works with tons of Engineers all day long and goes over who they hire and such so maybe he will have a lead on a job or be able to help you with some names or something.

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by axluz
I ask, because at times, it's not what you know, but who you know that can make all the difference.

So true. All of my jobs have been obtained through connections, except for two that were summer jobs unrelated to my career.

[Seanith]

To join APEGGA I believe you need 4 or 5 years of experience working as an Engineer.

[axluz]

Originally posted by AllGoNoShow
Apply for APEGGA, good step.

I will talk to my dad as he works with tons of Engineers all day long and goes over who they hire and such so maybe he will have a lead on a job or be able to help you with some names or something.

Any assistance that you can provide would be greatly appreciated AllGoNoShow. I'm willing to accept any entry level position somewhat or even loosely related to chemistry or chemical engineering.

I have to wait for the approval for EIT status from Ontario first before I apply for APEGGA, but seeing as I did graduate from an accredited univeristy in Ontario, that won't take long, so long as my check clears. According to an APEGGA representative, it would be easier this way.

[axluz]

Originally posted by Seanith
To join APEGGA I believe you need 4 or 5 years of experience working as an Engineer.

It would be under APEGGA M.I.T. (members in training). The same thing as Ontario's PEO (professional engineers of ontario) E.I.T. (engineers in training). After a pre-determined amount of working years.. the M.I.T. or E.I.T. has the qualifications to become a full fledged member. But applying for either one shows employers your determination to pursue a career in the engineering field.

[Seanith]

[FiveFreshFish]

Yup, the 4 years' working experience is a pre-requisite to apply for your P.Eng. designation. Then you can write the exam.

[crazyning]

www.sanjel.com

[axluz]

^ Thanks crazyning. I'll be sending my CV to them.

[mb3k]

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish


So true. All of my jobs have been obtained through connections, except for two that were summer jobs unrelated to my career.

I agree also. I've (well connections helped) managed to get myself a job at Colleaux Engineering as a summer student just after completing first year.

[crazyning]

http://www.flint-energy.com/

[axluz]

Thanks again crazyning. Where did you find these places? Before coming to Calgary I did google searches on oil/energy industries in alberta and applied to them. When I arrived I received more contacts from relatives in the industry.

The ones you posted are new to me.

Thanks again. Keep them coming.

[kaput]

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[crazyning]

Originally posted by axluz
Thanks again crazyning. Where did you find these places? Before coming to Calgary I did google searches on oil/energy industries in alberta and applied to them. When I arrived I received more contacts from relatives in the industry.

The ones you posted are new to me.

Thanks again. Keep them coming.

I did a little bit of work at an Oil and Gas company a few months back, and these are a few of the companies that would provide oil field services. I just post them as they come back into my memory.

I do come across some of them while job searching, and I'll definitely make an effort to post them also.

[Tyler883]

Originally posted by axluz

I ask, because at times, it's not what you know, but who you know that can make all the difference.

I'm going to suggest an attitide change here...

..it's not who you know, but who you meet (which in turn becomes who you know).

[axluz]

Originally posted by Tyler883


I'm going to suggest an attitide change here...

..it's not who you know, but who you meet (which in turn becomes who you know).

True. Attitude altered upon suggestion.

But who you know, may lead to who you meet (which in turn becomes who you know).

Crazyning: Anymore companies you can think of?

[USED]

Leave your resume on the following companies websites:

Husky Energy
CNRL
Encana
Talisman Energy
Nexen
Petro Canada
etc.

Some service companies that are hring are:

Baker Hughes
Schlumberger
Precision Drilling

...the list can go on and on.