plants hiring?
Sorry, didn't mean to barge in on your begging for another job..
PS.. you really should watch who you talking to esp since you use your name as a screen name. You never know who is on the other side and may/maybe not be closer then you think and who they know that may impact your way of life.
I'm also at the Downtown office at least once a week in meetings.
PS.. you really should watch who you talking to esp since you use your name as a screen name. You never know who is on the other side and may/maybe not be closer then you think and who they know that may impact your way of life.
I'm also at the Downtown office at least once a week in meetings.
Sorry, didn't mean to barge in on your begging for another job..
PS.. you really should watch who you talking to esp since you use your name as a screen name. You never know who is on the other side and may/maybe not be closer then you think and who they know that may impact your way of life.
I'm also at the Downtown office at least once a week in meetings.
PS.. you really should watch who you talking to esp since you use your name as a screen name. You never know who is on the other side and may/maybe not be closer then you think and who they know that may impact your way of life.
I'm also at the Downtown office at least once a week in meetings.
Stop harassing me, I'm sure you know what harassment is since you make it to downtown meetings no?
Can anyone here hire me too?
Not like legitimately hire me.
Just put me on the payroll and send me a check everyweek or two???
Don't have to put me down for any OT.
I'm not greedy. 40hrs a week is fine.
Not like legitimately hire me.
Just put me on the payroll and send me a check everyweek or two???
Don't have to put me down for any OT.
I'm not greedy. 40hrs a week is fine.
For those of you guys that say a lot of OT is available at your plants about how many hours do you work a week? Is the OT always available or every now and then? Are you guys board or outside operators?
Just wondering how my plant may compare to some others that are out there. If OT was available everyday I would work it. Ive been working all this month and will be off thanksgiving and will be about the same in december and be off a few days around xmas.
Just wondering how my plant may compare to some others that are out there. If OT was available everyday I would work it. Ive been working all this month and will be off thanksgiving and will be about the same in december and be off a few days around xmas.
For those of you guys that say a lot of OT is available at your plants about how many hours do you work a week? Is the OT always available or every now and then? Are you guys board or outside operators?
Just wondering how my plant may compare to some others that are out there. If OT was available everyday I would work it. Ive been working all this month and will be off thanksgiving and will be about the same in december and be off a few days around xmas.
Just wondering how my plant may compare to some others that are out there. If OT was available everyday I would work it. Ive been working all this month and will be off thanksgiving and will be about the same in december and be off a few days around xmas.
Staging Lane
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Laporte
yeah im sitting at about 500hr for the year. Tank farm gets close to 1000
Some months have more OT than others. There is always a vacancy to be filled: vacation, ERT, someone leaving what ever.. This is the lyondell bayport PO plant im talking about we also work 4 on 4 off.
Some months have more OT than others. There is always a vacancy to be filled: vacation, ERT, someone leaving what ever.. This is the lyondell bayport PO plant im talking about we also work 4 on 4 off.
Teching In
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: La Porte, TX
I'm an engineer here at Ineos CBW so I can't really say too well, but I think we average average around 700 hrs per year for the larger units and 500 for the smaller units. We work the Dupont schedule as well. I have also heard that we pay more than most plants (I think due to the location).
Doing the math, a first year operator with that much overtime and a good bonus payout will make about $130K.
Doing the math, a first year operator with that much overtime and a good bonus payout will make about $130K.
Teching In
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Houston
I'm an engineer here at Ineos CBW so I can't really say too well, but I think we average average around 700 hrs per year for the larger units and 500 for the smaller units. We work the Dupont schedule as well. I have also heard that we pay more than most plants (I think due to the location).
Doing the math, a first year operator with that much overtime and a good bonus payout will make about $130K.
Doing the math, a first year operator with that much overtime and a good bonus payout will make about $130K.
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Launching!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Baytown
Damn 130k a year for an operator? I'm in the wrong business LOL. But then again, I have time to spend with my kids and do other stuff. I work a 9/80 schedule, 5:30am to 3pm daily off every other Friday LOL.
Chevron-Baytown is hiring...http://www.cpchem.com/en-us/careers/...rtunities.aspx
We get paid under $40 per hr but there is a rumor that they are going to make us the highest paid next yr. I'll believe it when I see it. They tell us we are the highest paid with benefits but most want cash in hand. We get a decent hourly rate, bonuses of 10-15% per yr cash, 8-12% put into our pension, and 8-12% into our 401k. In retirement here the guys get around $3-$500k for pension, and have anywhere between $500-$2mil in there 401ks for 20+yrs of service.
I don't work overtime unless for a project or turnaround. Now it does suck doing it that way because I go from 14 days off a month to 12-15 hr days for 2-4wks straight. A good balance is for those who want ot to be available and those who want none not to be forced.
For those of you not in this business it may be hard to understand. Our jobs are great in that your salary is 75-95k base with the ability to make another $50k in overtime. This is great for making etxra money for vacation or toys. Guys in their early 20s make $100k and most of them bastards live at home!
Also consider while everyone else is working during the week you are off and you can get stuff done or fish, hunt...
Now I'm just ur average Joe but I have a wife who doesn't work, 3 kids, and I live a decent life being an operator.
We get paid under $40 per hr but there is a rumor that they are going to make us the highest paid next yr. I'll believe it when I see it. They tell us we are the highest paid with benefits but most want cash in hand. We get a decent hourly rate, bonuses of 10-15% per yr cash, 8-12% put into our pension, and 8-12% into our 401k. In retirement here the guys get around $3-$500k for pension, and have anywhere between $500-$2mil in there 401ks for 20+yrs of service.
I don't work overtime unless for a project or turnaround. Now it does suck doing it that way because I go from 14 days off a month to 12-15 hr days for 2-4wks straight. A good balance is for those who want ot to be available and those who want none not to be forced.
For those of you not in this business it may be hard to understand. Our jobs are great in that your salary is 75-95k base with the ability to make another $50k in overtime. This is great for making etxra money for vacation or toys. Guys in their early 20s make $100k and most of them bastards live at home!
Also consider while everyone else is working during the week you are off and you can get stuff done or fish, hunt...
Now I'm just ur average Joe but I have a wife who doesn't work, 3 kids, and I live a decent life being an operator.
Last edited by LS2 KLR; Nov 22, 2014 at 11:09 PM.
I graduated last may with my ptec associates. This is my first plant job and i have made more than i ever did at my last job and i was there 10 years.
I was just wondering what kind of OT other ops were working and I guess Im in the same ball park.
My only regret is not knowing about this career a long time ago.
I was just wondering what kind of OT other ops were working and I guess Im in the same ball park.
My only regret is not knowing about this career a long time ago.
TECH Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 577
Likes: 1
From: League City, Tx
At OXY LaPorte, I'd say the average is 500hrs OT.. Definitely lots of people with more...some with less. I'll finish the year at 500 ish. I didn't want to work as much as last year (715hrs).. I know we have several guys with 800+
500hrs = $120k ish at Head Operator pay rate.
We get annual bonuses too but...they have so many goals/targets to hit, the bonus is usually only 2-3% ....
I'm on the control board now so there is less OT available..
After Obama rapes you on taxes, your check is peanuts anyway..
500hrs = $120k ish at Head Operator pay rate.
We get annual bonuses too but...they have so many goals/targets to hit, the bonus is usually only 2-3% ....
I'm on the control board now so there is less OT available..
After Obama rapes you on taxes, your check is peanuts anyway..
Teching In
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Houston
oh, it's ******* something alright.
wow, just looked, I've got 99 hours overtime for this year, hahaha. Love me some no pay days.
JOE - are y'all DuPont schedule out there at Chevron? I assume y'all are since you say your normal is 14 days a month.
wow, just looked, I've got 99 hours overtime for this year, hahaha. Love me some no pay days.
JOE - are y'all DuPont schedule out there at Chevron? I assume y'all are since you say your normal is 14 days a month.
Launching!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Baytown
At OXY LaPorte, I'd say the average is 500hrs OT.. Definitely lots of people with more...some with less. I'll finish the year at 500 ish. I didn't want to work as much as last year (715hrs).. I know we have several guys with 800+
500hrs = $120k ish at Head Operator pay rate.
We get annual bonuses too but...they have so many goals/targets to hit, the bonus is usually only 2-3% ....
I'm on the control board now so there is less OT available..
After Obama rapes you on taxes, your check is peanuts anyway..
500hrs = $120k ish at Head Operator pay rate.
We get annual bonuses too but...they have so many goals/targets to hit, the bonus is usually only 2-3% ....
I'm on the control board now so there is less OT available..
After Obama rapes you on taxes, your check is peanuts anyway..
I'm usually posting under a sponsor account on here, but I personally am looking to break into this industry. 22 years old, working towards a Mechanical Engineering degree. Just moved back down to Brazoria County and trying to find something relevant to get me by until my degree is finished. Not looking to make 100k a year (I'd never say NO to it but I doubt I could find anything that would have me make even close to that AND go to school full time) but I would like to make at least $25k after taxes, which is honestly pretty pathetic but that's the college student life.
I could probably get by doing a couple of transmission side jobs every month but that's not something I want to rely on nor is it relevant to what I would ultimately like to do.
Any of you ever start out in a position where you went to school and work in the plants or a company associated with them? Maybe as a laborer or something that paid you at least 12/hr?
It's frustrating knowing what you are capable of but being limited by time and certifications (or experience you can prove on paper), but that's how you have to start!
Any tips or leads appreciated!
I could probably get by doing a couple of transmission side jobs every month but that's not something I want to rely on nor is it relevant to what I would ultimately like to do.
Any of you ever start out in a position where you went to school and work in the plants or a company associated with them? Maybe as a laborer or something that paid you at least 12/hr?
It's frustrating knowing what you are capable of but being limited by time and certifications (or experience you can prove on paper), but that's how you have to start!
Any tips or leads appreciated!
Chevron-Baytown is hiring...http://www.cpchem.com/en-us/careers/...rtunities.aspx
We get paid under $40 per hr but there is a rumor that they are going to make us the highest paid next yr. I'll believe it when I see it. They tell us we are the highest paid with benefits but most want cash in hand. We get a decent hourly rate, bonuses of 10-15% per yr cash, 8-12% put into our pension, and 8-12% into our 401k. In retirement here the guys get around $3-$500k for pension, and have anywhere between $500-$2mil in there 401ks for 20+yrs of service.
I don't work overtime unless for a project or turnaround. Now it does suck doing it that way because I go from 14 days off a month to 12-15 hr days for 2-4wks straight. A good balance is for those who want ot to be available and those who want none not to be forced.
For those of you not in this business it may be hard to understand. Our jobs are great in that your salary is 75-95k base with the ability to make another $50k in overtime. This is great for making etxra money for vacation or toys. Guys in their early 20s make $100k and most of them bastards live at home!
Also consider while everyone else is working during the week you are off and you can get stuff done or fish, hunt...
Now I'm just ur average Joe but I have a wife who doesn't work, 3 kids, and I live a decent life being an operator.
We get paid under $40 per hr but there is a rumor that they are going to make us the highest paid next yr. I'll believe it when I see it. They tell us we are the highest paid with benefits but most want cash in hand. We get a decent hourly rate, bonuses of 10-15% per yr cash, 8-12% put into our pension, and 8-12% into our 401k. In retirement here the guys get around $3-$500k for pension, and have anywhere between $500-$2mil in there 401ks for 20+yrs of service.
I don't work overtime unless for a project or turnaround. Now it does suck doing it that way because I go from 14 days off a month to 12-15 hr days for 2-4wks straight. A good balance is for those who want ot to be available and those who want none not to be forced.
For those of you not in this business it may be hard to understand. Our jobs are great in that your salary is 75-95k base with the ability to make another $50k in overtime. This is great for making etxra money for vacation or toys. Guys in their early 20s make $100k and most of them bastards live at home!
Also consider while everyone else is working during the week you are off and you can get stuff done or fish, hunt...
Now I'm just ur average Joe but I have a wife who doesn't work, 3 kids, and I live a decent life being an operator.