Category Archives: Recruitment

What goes around…

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Tim Newman

Regular readers will recall that in early 2010 I was unceremoniously hoofed out of Sakhalin by my former employer, a move instigated by a man who was as useless as he was dishonest.  His last words regarding me were “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil & Gas, Recruitment, Sakhalin | 8 Comments

Unrealistic Job Advert #7

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Tim Newman

This one was emailed to me by a recruitment company that really ought to know better: Field engineer – oil + gas leader Rotation 35/35 Turkmenistan $7k p/m … [T]he role would require the following experience: • Degree/Diploma in Engineering. … Continue reading →

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A bit childish I know, but…

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Tim Newman

Here is an email I recently wrote to a senior recruiter at Wood Group PSN, who are looking for an engineering manager: Hi [name deleted], Many thanks for contacting me. However, despite the position looking very interesting and attractive, I fear … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil & Gas, Recruitment | 2 Comments

Violins at BP

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Tim Newman

I see BP are the latest oil company to whine about not being able to recruit skilled workers. A shortage of engineering skills in the UK could hamper growth at BP’s North Sea operations, an executive has said. In July, … Continue reading →

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The Best Business in the World

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Tim Newman

I have heard the following quote attributed to both J.D. Rockefeller and John Paul Getty, although I have been unable to verify its actual source.  Not that it matters, as it’s as true as true can be: The best business … Continue reading →

Posted in Engineering, Oil & Gas, Recruitment | 6 Comments

Agency Trouble

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Tim Newman

I’ve received an interesting email from Orion Group, one of the largest manpower supply agencies in the oil and gas business. Dear Engineer Important information regarding ‘QED International (Oil and Gas) Nigeria Ltd’ “Before you accept any potential assignments with … Continue reading →

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An Explanation

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Tim Newman

I said some time ago that when the time was right I would reveal the circumstances under which I was fired from my job last February.  And now that time has arrived. Firstly, we need to go back to April … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil & Gas, Recruitment, Sakhalin | 13 Comments

New Job

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Tim Newman

Having been unemployed for 3 months and 15 days, today I was offered a job. In Nigeria. Which I have accepted. I suppose you’ll want to know why I’ve agreed to go there.  I can assure you I don’t particularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Nigeria, Recruitment | 15 Comments

Australian Projects: The Time is Now

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Tim Newman

From the ever-informative Upstream Online we get this report of the potential problems the planned Australian LNG projects are likely to face: “Securing access to resources necessary to develop Australia’s growing LNG industry will not be easy,” Reuters quoted Adi … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Oil & Gas, Recruitment | 4 Comments

Production Services Network (PSN) Sakhalin

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Tim Newman

If anybody reading this is thinking of going to work for Production Services Network (PSN) in Sakhalin, or their subsidiary Sakhalin Technical Services Network (STSN), drop me a line.

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