plant operator

dispatcher

petroleum engineer

truck driver

warehouse worker

AES-Drilling-Fluids

I have been with AES Drilling Fluids since 2014 and had helped staff positions in the AES Houston office for several years prior to coming on board. Before working for the company directly, I was astounded at how much everyone loved working for AES. So, when I was offered a position, I couldn’t wait to see what all the excitement was about. It has been a great journey and I have not been disappointed! It has been a privilege placing talented people at all levels within AES Drilling Fluids and witnessing them grow and thrive. 
One of the things that makes AES special is that hardworking individuals that are willing to learn, team minded and flexible are allowed to spread their wings and really add value in their area of expertise. Another thing that is different from other corporations is the family-oriented mindset and culture. AES has cultivated a leadership team that genuinely cares about their people. This kind of culture is becoming obscure in today’s business climate.  
These and many factors such as strong customer relationships, strategic planning and a strong commitment and recognition of the staff have been factors in allowing AES Drilling Fluids to come out of each downturn stronger than before.  


What is the best part of working at the company?
The job it’s self is great !!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The politics, drama, and the how they deal with all of it.  If someone says you said or did something even if you did nothing then you’re going to get in trouble for it. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Drama all day long.  You have to watch your every word and step every single day. This is not a place where you can just come do your job and go home. The workers will not let that happen.  The workers will get you in trouble by lying to management together. Equipment that barely works or isn’t the right equipment for the job. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Being very cautious and watching your back all day.  Very stressful because of the workers in the warehouse only one shift lead knows their job. The other ones are two busy creating drama around the plant.  So naturally they keep messing things up and costing the company money.  However because of politics those individuals have not been let go. Written up more than any other employees there but still have jobs.

I worked here for 6 months.
On call you have a 2 hour window or you can be fired. All aspects of the job are expected. Little to no work most days and you'll be expected to do almost all of what comes around most days. Information about how they want things done is like pulling teeth and can lead to problems. Small crew, so if you aren't in, you are out. Aspects of the job can be interesting but most of it will stress you out. Hours are plenty beyond any parent ability unless you didn't like being home at any point. Rig ins are over 2 hours away in company truck with cameras. Pay is good for the area but I can't see the company standing long term. It can get you on your feet but don't look for a career here. PTO is almost impossible to get and probation period is 3 months to determine if they keep you or you go. "No spills on site" unless you look around because it happens all day.

Safety is not their priority. Tried to rush me during Satellite communications  installs.

Cheap Satellite equipment

Using dutch tape and cable ties to secure a 20ft tall tent pole with a cell phone booster antenna mounted on top.  To living quarters trailers.

Using known damage Satellite equipment, that doesn't work.  To save time.    

Took AES IT department  3 weeks to realize that our primary and only satellite transponder had been disabled.  No communications satellite back-up plan.  Three weeks wasted trying to establish a satellite link with a disabled satellite transponder.   While at the same time working in a highly dangerous, congested work environment.  During Oil Drilling Rig Setups,  sometimes at night!    They are not serious about Information technology or Safety!

It is very unfortunate that AES drilling fluids still operates the same way they did in the 1970s. My time there has been weird/interesting to say the least every day I felt like I was stepping into another time zone. They lacked the software and the technology to operate like most companies do in 2019,  which made it very difficult to do my job. The culture there is toxic to say the least but not Explicitly toxic, it’s slightly insidious.  Many of the managers are racist and ignorant and it’s hard being a minority in their corporate office. You can pretend like everything‘s OK and you’ll fit right in, but if you’re aware to the negative vibes you won’t fit in very well.

Work-life balance
Work-life balance at AES Drilling Fluids is non existent.

Pay & benefits
My pay and benefits at AES Drilling Fluids where fair.

Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at AES Drilling Fluids, I think equal for the industry that it's in.

Management
In general, managers at AES Drilling Fluids play favorites.

Culture
Collaboration with my colleagues at AES Drilling Fluids is difficult.

Overall
My experience working at AES Drilling Fluids it was a job that paid the bills, there was no advancement opportunities unless you where one of there favorites.

This company is amazing to work for. They take very good care of their employees, great compensation, amazing benefits, more holiday pay than you can imagine, and plenty of employees to spread the work out evenly. Well organized and each department has a specific person you can speak to rather than getting the run around. The work is very difficult and you must be able to work outside in the elements for 12+ hours per day. You must be able to work long shifts for 14 days in a row, if you can do that then this job is perfect for you. Lots of sick time and vacation days too. Overall a fantastic company to work for especially when compared to other companies in the oilfield industry.

AES is one of the best companies I have ever worked for. I rate the company a five out of five stars. A typical workday for myself is making sure we send out the correct product to our rigs, and insuring that the delivery process is facile. I am very fortunate to have started my journey in dispatching with AES. I have learned how to process delivery tickets, correctly check loads that we are shipping, and improve my multi-tasking skills. I have a set schedule but this company is very flexible. If you have any event in which you will need to take a day off or come in at a later time, they will work with you. I enjoy everything about my job and I would highly recommend working for us.

Working at AES was a very uplifting work environment. I have learned excessive social and communication skills, as well as job security. The upper management does have weaknesses and can be very harsh toward employees. My co-workers where very good people with great morals they made my job very easy they are very understanding and supportive toward one another. The job was not very hard at all but the hardest part was investigating issues that occur. The best part of AES was working with my crew and being able to complete every task that was given.

Typical day, is running mud checks, writting up reports ordering up chemicals if necessary.  Learning something everyday there’s always something that can be learned.  The manager I worked under didn’t stand up for the engineers.  About 98% of the time he was on the customers side and you were in the wrong.  Workplace culture any rig site.  The hardest part of the job was to make the well site company personal happy.  I know that the people in our industry know what I talking about.  The enjoyable part of the job is when you feel a since of accomplishment when the well is finished and our part of the operation went good and everyone is happy.

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Plant operator 15 salaries reported	$37.67 per hour
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Warehouse worker 4 salaries reported	$22.94 per hour

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