I plan on going to North Dakota in hopes of getting a "roughneck" job. Damn hard work for damn good pay. I was interested in doing this by my gut but that is foolish. I googled around and came across this very nice gentlemen
Timmy Octavian. His blog was very helpful to myself
I am going to write this blog as a guide to myself to remind myself the things I need to do and how to do it. Write down ideas and either follow threw with them or toss them. I don't expect many to read this but maybe if I pull this off these writing will be of value to someone in the future. Following this paragraph with be mind ramblings in text and hopefully understandable should I never edit this. I wish myself luck.
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After doing a bit of research for a few days I have come to a few ideas;
North Dakota is a deep freeze/hellish hot zone. I'm more afraid of deep freeze but both are equally deadly. Since I plan on traveling up via car I fear the cold. My current plan of idea is to obtain a van and outfit it with insulation and make it a home away from home. A place to sleep and not freeze. Thus far this blog has helped a bit, blog. - I have read stories about how quickly food sells out at a Wal-Mart in ND; they just throw down pallets and sell them out. Stock up on the way.
- Apply everywhere and anywhere online to jobs. I have begun most of this.
- Record the addresses to visit once there.
- Buy good boots (my choice), winter clothing, gloves, and winter clothing in general.
- Avoid any hotels or motels if possible as they can range from $100 - $250 A NIGHT! Hence the van idea.
The van has become a bit of an obsession of mine for the last few days. The idea of a home away from home on wheels and cheap has always made me happy but now I have a reason. I currently have a car and am looking around to swap/trade in my car for a older good van and gut it. Similar to the blog I listed above is what I aim to do.
My plan is to put some very good insulation and wall it up. I've in the processes of choosing household type insulation such as R-19 (local Home Dept). My friend tells me of expanding insulation and read about using just foam but for cold, cold weather I am unsure. Thick floors and panels be thinner.
One thing I cannot seem to find is how to bolt down the beams (forgot name at the moment) to hold everything in place. Currently my thought process is to bolt from the floor to the beam and using washers. Also do this for the sides maybe? And roof? I have a feeling this is not the best course of action. Other than basic carpentry I view it as a basic box and I'll try and make a makeshift cot and some storage units.
I haven't put too much thought into other aspects other than the toilet (just use a marine portable one maybe). Using those grip mats and plastic containers is my male method.
Now that's the van like I said it's a bit of an obsession at the moment. If this trip fails I'll have somewhere to live cause than I'd be broke... lol.
Now the trip to North Dakota in it's self will be hard for me. I live in New Jersey and to drive there is roughly a twenty-four hour drive. Maybe if I do not have a interview set up I'll stop by some attractions. Other than that it is straight forward.
When I get to North Dakota thanks to Tim I have compiled a little list of addresses I will check out. I'll list it here as well. Update as I go. Again thank you Tim!
Pitman Drilling Inc
3405 1st Avenue
East, Williston, ND
(701) 572-3325 ·
http://pitmandrilling.com
Finkbeiner Drilling Inc
902
West Broadway, Williston, ND
(701) 774-1191
Dan's
Drilling & Well Services
5332 134th Avenue Northwest,
Williston, ND
(701) 572-2160
Pioneer Well
Services
14195 Highway 2, Williston, ND
(701) 572-1020
Sun
Well Services Inc
201 26th St E # 220, Williston, ND
(701)
774-3001 ·
http://sunwellservice.com
Drilling Services International
5549B Highway 85,
Williston, ND
(701) 774-8725 ·
http://dsipa.com
Nabor's
5131 144 Ave NW
Williston, ND
58801
(701) 572-6704
http://www.nabors.com/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=6
Precision Drilling
4930 Hwy 85
South
Williston, North Dakota
58801
http://toughnecks.com/us/
Late in the week I will compile the best way to visit each place.
Note to self and others - Even if you submit online resume's bring your own! Also any papers you think may be useful you never know. In my case I'm bringing recognition letters, resume and a good shirt.
I will be calling the places I have applied to and those that do not have online to follow up my submissions and set up interviews if possible. Today I followed up on;
Pioneer Well Services
Sun Well Services
Stallion Oil Field
Brief exchanges but it did seem like I was being blown off. I'd expect that because they probably get a lot of hopefuls like myself but I will not fail so easily. I am going to do everything I can.
I will be continuing to update this to keep my spirits up, corny but I will not fail.
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