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Unfortunately, Nabors has decided to close the division I am assigned to, and the quality team that has been assembled here in Colorado, and I have worked with in Utah, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Oklahoma, will be broken up.
Fortunately, the valuable team members of this division will bring their knowledge, experience and skills to new endeavors.  Some will no doubt stay within Nabors, and some will seek opportunities elsewhere.  I would like to take this opportunity to employ my talents and experience in an appreciable way closer to home.  Because we work in so many environments and locations, we do not have very many consecutive days of similar working conditions, but when we are working on location, we will start the day about 2 hours before arriving on location to provide for a job analysis meeting and drive time to location.  Once on location, each of the members of our 5-man team will move into his assigned role and piece of equipment that he will operate.  The supervisor will make regular checks of personnel and equipment throughout the usual 12-hour shift.  Our team operates the coiled tubing unit for whatever application  assigned to us until we are relieved by the next crew.  Moving our heavy duty equipment often follows immediately the completion of an application.  When off location I developed employee training with focus on coiled tubing equipment emphasizing the calculations and their integration into coiled tubing applications.  I have also been employed in DOT compliance management by senior management and equipment maintenance.  I have learned many things in my time with Nabors including but not limited to DOT vehicle and driver compliance, personal safety training, PEC training, coiled tubing equipment operations, coiled tubing applications with an emphasis on the mathematical calculations that relate to coiled tubing, earned my CDL with tanker endorsement, and learned to drive a 100,000 lb vehicle through the mountains of Colorado and Utah.  Our divisional senior management is continually leading from a position of respect and relationship with the staff.  My coworkers are professional, experienced, and dedicated team members who take their jobs seriously, and are more than willing to impart their knowledge and experience on the newer team members.  The hardest part of my job is how far and how long I am away from my family.  The most enjoyable part of my job is the satisfaction that I contribute on a daily basis to my team's accomplishments and earn the trust and respect of those I work with and those I work for.

• Follow-up purchase requisition in system.
• Send purchase requisition to more than one vendor to get offer, and then compare them.
• Create/make purchase order and has it signed by authorized managers.
• Purchase of raw materials from local and foreign, such as Italy, Spain, and Turkey.
• Purchase of spare parts for machines from vendors locally and foreign.
• Purchase of finishing materials to package carton and plastic.
• Negotiate payment methods through credit or cash.
• Negotiate for discount.
• Follow-up purchase order with the supplier in terms of delivery schedule.
• Communication with the shipping agents to get shipping rate and coordination of the shipment.
• Receive shipment documents coming from foreign, translate invoice, and send to the customs’ broker
• Follow-up with the customs’ broker for the status of cargo in port until it is cleared and transported to warehouse.• Make/create request materials when required. 
• Constantly search for new suppliers.
• Meeting and interview suppliers.
• Make contract with the supplier depending on the nature of the work.
• Make/create a new account for new suppliers.
• Receive invoices from the suppliers.
• Receive delivery note from the warehouse, packing slip, attaché invoice and purchase order, then sent to the accounting department.
• Contact service companies to make allow hazardous materials coming from abroad for clearance and permission.

There was a place called Eden...and had two folks named Adam & Eve....you  all know how the story ends, right?
Yep, you got it...it fell prey to the Serpent and his eveil-doings and both of those folks were cast out of Eden forever.

That's kind of like what Nabors has done for itself in the patch and plenty of folks have gone the way of A & E...too bad too because if there were some smart folks there at Nabors, it could very well be the company to work for....keyword: COULD

But I, as a man can don on a dress and call myself an Aunt to my nephews...but that would only be true in my mind and not in line with reality...and reality can be and is often times very cruel.

This company really is deplorable, and the only reason why it got the highest ratings I have ever given any of Nabors Offshore and Bakersfield division in terms of the Star ratings is because for a brief moment in time...it was not subjected by those slack-jawed dimwitted folks up there in the part of the country that can be only be deemed as uncouth to the human existence. 

But that's Bakersfield for you...and I challenge anyone to refute that...

But before you do plan on refuting what I've said thus far...please advise your doctor that your recent medication is unfit and not working properly for you. 

And that you may need a ride to that padded cell after-all....because you're nuts.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There’s a lot of knowledge and experience to gain, as well as working with some great people along the way. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management/upper management is a disaster and a constant revolving door. There is absolutely no career or growth path. I learned a lot and did a lot over my career with Nabors by applying and proving myself so an advice I’d give, if you join the company gain as much knowledge and use it as a stepping stone as you’ll have better opportunities present themselves. This is not a place where they value you in terms of commitment, hard work, trustworthiness, knowledge and motivation. There are a selected few that they like and look out for and no matter how much you do it’s not enough and you won’t go anywhere. Management also doesn’t care about anyone, the current ops manager relies on others do to his job and treats everyone in the most disrespectful manner. The VP can’t even say good morning to the team when he visits. The pay can be unfair compared to your peers, as I  mentioned previously, they have a select few they like and look out for. My personal opinion after 8.5 years, there are much better companies, weigh in your options and think, do you want a check or do you want a career? If you want a check, join Nabors. If you want a career and good work environment, seek elsewhere.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part is being part of a team that works toward clear goals and supports each other to achieve success.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Managing multiple deadlines at once can be stressful, but I handle it by prioritizing tasks and staying organized.


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
At the company, the work environment is professional, safety-focused, and team-oriented. The company places a strong emphasis on safety training and compliance, which creates a supportive atmosphere, especially in field operations. There are great opportunities to learn practical drilling and technical skills, and many colleagues are willing to help each other succeed. Like any industry leader in drilling, the work can be demanding and schedules can be intense, but overall the culture is about teamwork, continuous learning, and commitment to high standards.” 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day involves starting with a safety briefing, carrying out assigned drilling tasks, maintaining equipment, and working closely with the team to ensure safe and efficient operations

I get to work about 15 minutes before shift start. I take my seat and wait for row call and work assignment. I get to my work assignment and inspect the area. I look for any safety concerns and report them to my supervisor. I check to see if my equipment is in working condition. I start opening work areas for business. I allow people to go to their respected places and prepare for the first big challenge of the day. First count of the day, after count clears its a breather. I then acess the type of day its going to be by the co-worker I'm working with that day. If the co-worker has good wook ethics I know it's going to be a safe and plesent work day. People You work with play a big role in Your everyday life, and work is part of everylife, I say. One fo my work pros is my set work shift and my 4 on 4 off days, second pro is free cleaners, third is modest work salery. One of my work cons is the incompatence of some of my co-workers and unprofesionalism of such, is also one of the hardest parts of my job. Sometimes eating in a dirty and unsanitary area is another hard part of my job.the most enjoyable part of my job is that I like doing what I do.

These folks up there in the wilderness are a "cut-above" all and all over any division of Nabors. If there is any better, I don't know them and I think who ever says otherwise had better get back on their medication and into therapy again.

The Office and Rig personnel work together...at least when I worked for them back when.

You know who you folks are...so I'm not going to go there and say names but keep doing that good work you guys do.

However, if you're from "St. Elsewhere" and not from Alaska you may find it difficult to get on...the company is somewhat "xenophobic" and they consider anyone from the lower 48's to be...well...from another country so-to-speak...and you will not change their minds...Providence only knows I had tried...

But they hired me, and I gave them good work and was appreciative they gave me a chance. Pay sucks, or did when I was there. If you make a jump to another rig just bear in mind it may take awhile before the dough comes your way.

I went 6 weeks without pay...totally was not cool...and they do not pay for your extreme weather gear...but that's just the way they roll...you get a company hardhat and coveralls...oh and some PPE...keyword "SOME".

Management/upper management is a disaster and a constant revolving door. There is absolutely no career or growth path. I learned a lot and did a lot over my career with Nabors by applying and proving myself so an advice I’d give, if you join the company gain as much knowledge and use it as a stepping stone as you’ll have better opportunities present themselves. This is not a place where they value you in terms of commitment, hard work, trustworthiness, knowledge and motivation. There are a selected few that they like and look out for and no matter how much you do it’s not enough and you won’t go anywhere. Management also doesn’t care about anyone, the current ops manager relies on others do to his job and treats everyone in the most disrespectful manner. The VP can’t even say good morning to the team when he visits. The pay can be unfair compared to your peers, as I mentioned previously, they have a select few they like and look out for. My personal opinion after 8.5 years, there are much better companies, weigh in your options and think, do you want a check or do you want a career? If you want a check, join Nabors. If you want a career and good work environment, seek elsewhere.

A typical day at work would be coming in going over notes with my relief and conducting my safety meetings making sure that all rule and procedures was being followed. I learned how to deal with different personality's as well as policy and procedures and job tasks.The management for this company needs to be evaluated and trained on how to treat every employee the same and not have there favorites. The management needs to learn to appreciate their employees who are hard-workers and consequent their workers who abuse the attendance policy. The co-workers I have encountered for the most part are a good group of hard working, caring men. I enjoyed being a part of their work environment and given the opportunity I would work with them any day or time of the week. The hardest part of my job was to make sure everybody left work with what they came with and the most enjoyable part of my job there was the 13 years I invested there. I got to provide for my family and help others provide for theirs. I was a real team player but management was blind to the sacrifices I made to be successful within the workforce.

Due to the downturn in oil and gas operations, Alaska's Nabors rig count has dropped dramatically. I've never worked for Nabors in the lower 48 but the Alaska job climate has been rocky since 2013. Unfortunately, management that has "made the cut" tend to be old school and have decades of management under their belts. That should lead to balanced and fair management but instead, managers tend to be hard-headed, unable to work with others, and generally have almost no actual management training or experience dealing with subordinates. It is a trend that has continued in Nabors for over a decade.

Typically, a day of work depends on your position on the crew. It consists of prejob safety meetings to plan work and permitting and then small groups work on tasks required on the rig. Team work in remote work sites can lead to a brotherhood and tight friendships. Rotation work means you'll work your hitch and then go home for equal time. It takes time getting used to and can be hard on the family life. 

Overall, it is a decent company to work for if you can handle the time away from home and learn to deal with certain management personality disorders.

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