Just wondering what so most plants out that way pay per hour on average?

 

How do you get into this line of work? I work doing maintenance at a beverage manufacturer and wouldn't mind relocating or the transition to a new company. Do you have to have a degree to get into something like this, I have college credits but no degree. Is just passing the exam good enough to be an operator?

 

Ours has 4 levels. You start as a 4 making about 26hr, level 3 is 30, level 2 is 34, and level 1 which is the board operator makes 41.XX.

 

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Most plants pay mid 30s to low 40s per hour. Working for the larger companies the difference will be in your benefits. Here at Chevron they tell us we are the highest paid when taking into account benefits but each year we complete a survey about working here. The biggest complaint is always pay. There are rumors flying around that next yr we will be getting a substantial raise that will make us the highest paid per hr but I won't hold my breath until I see it.

 

I see how yall guys afford twin turbo vettes out there making 30 plus a hour.... I bet cost of living is outrageous out that way tho? What you Texas guys spend per month on rent ?

 

I live in a decent neighborhood homes range from 14-1600 sqft and run around 110-140k. Homes have been going up in price the last few years also.
I believe it's relativly cheap down here compared to an extreme like cali.

 

No info on this?

 

Cost of living is quite cheap compared to any other major city. For $200k you should be able to find a nice home anywhere from 2200-3000 sqare ft. My neighborhood was built in 2001 and recently the house next door was sold for $170k. Its 2800 square ft.

With no AAS or experience it will be very difficult to get into operations. I would suggest getting into maint. and taking classes while working. If you have any basics they will apply towards your AAS.

 

That is changing pretty quickly. Half the country is moving to Texas. A shitload of them are coming to the Houston area.



DroppedLs,

Some plants might hire someone w/o experience or the degree. That would be if you are mechanically inclined, have supervised some sort of work, and can bullshit them about being safety oriented. They also love people with military experience.

Might also try getting on with a contractor. Jacobs, contech, etc. I'd avoid any scaffold builder company tho.

 

A Process Technology degree is preferred by most plants. You can get this at a junior college in 2 yrs or less. Even with no plant experience, plants will hire you if you have p tech. (this to the dismay of most seasoned operators).

Other wise hire in with the maintenance contractor of a given plant, spend a few years with them gaining experience and knowledge of that plant, then try to test/apply with the plant when they are hiring.. It helps to know someone too.

It's a decent career with good earnings but it's not for everyone. Shift work is a killer, the job can be very stressful and Ofcourse working in the elements sux.

 

Cost of living is pretty cheap down here compared to every where else in the country. Ofcourse which part of town you choose to live in will dictate housing cost/taxes etc etc.

Clear Lake/League City/Pearland/Friendswood you can get 2000 sq ft houses in the $160-200k range..depending on the neighborhood. 2800' would go for $230-250k down here.. New custom homes are about $100 per sq ft. A 10 year old house roughly $70-80 a sq ft.

North of Houston is a little more pricey..(Kingwood, Atascocita, woodlands,Humble).

 

Thanks for the info guys I am close to getting my degree if I just stick to it. I will look into this more!

 

Im guessing you can go take the process operator course at the community college and get in on about $26 an hour after the course?

 

Yes, most plants start out in the mid to upper 20s.

 

Curious if anyone could shed some light on the difference between process operator and terminal operator, as far as shifts,overtime and pay?

 

Pretty excited!! Got a test date for chevron december 11th! Hopefully i can make it to the interview part!

 

Unless chevron is on a different pay scale that Chevron/Phillips I would say that is absolutely false. Petro may be different than ethylene though.

 

same here, except that i take it tomorrow. Been studying since the sun came up. Good luck to ya!

 

Testing at chevron tomorrow too. Test isnt difficult. Took it once already but I think they are only valid for 1 year now.