Energy Sector Thread - Operators, Engineers, Technicians Et Al

[nervewrecker]

But it is well known that they also operate with a legacy mentality. If your grandparents or parents working petrotrin you can bet your bottom dollar that you will be too. I know a couple​ of guys who got in because of mommy and daddy.

This is why I said socialize (as i did earlier).
Men does look good on paper and when they get the job is a next story. Attitude stink!
So thats how it start. If they know you, know you have the right attitude, you look good on paper, you will get some preference.
If you known through working with some of the contractors or some of the social programs etc, its a good start.

Ofc if your family dont have a good name or their attitide stink, guess what? Dont matter how good you look on paper. I know a gentleman like that. Good dude, educated, cool, humble but his dad cause some bacchanal in there. He dont even try anymore.

[Monkey Man]

No my friend plenty of the resent hired as well have no qualification...

but do you have your pnm party card?

[sinister_14]

No my friend plenty of the resent hired as well have no qualification...

but do you have your pnm party card?

Nope neither unc....both parties are a waste of time my friend....

[trinidrift]

No my friend plenty of the resent hired as well have no qualification...

but do you have your pnm party card?

Nope neither unc....both parties are a waste of time my friend....

X2. Don't trust either

[Cantmis]

PNM party card is a must for ngc

[trinidrift]

PNM party card is a must for ngc

And all they companies.

[Helena_Victor]

yunno.....papa c, then again we both have come across many women that offshore and in the plants that could hold their own

with respect to cgcl, interviews have started; potential 45 vacancies - ops mostly and 6 engineers

You serious!! Interviews started already? I am a bit disappointed that I didnt get a call especially as they have so many openings even though its more for ops. Do you know someone who was called for the interview?

[Monkey Man]

No my friend plenty of the resent hired as well have no qualification...

but do you have your pnm party card?

Nope neither unc....both parties are a waste of time my friend....

X2. Don't trust either

monky man thinks you all are very naive for saying that. if you trying to get in there u have to at least pretend to like them....or forget it..

[trinidrift]

True

[Monkey Man]

yunno.....papa c, then again we both have come across many women that offshore and in the plants that could hold their own

with respect to cgcl, interviews have started; potential 45 vacancies - ops mostly and 6 engineers

You serious!! Interviews started already? I am a bit disappointed that I didnt get a call especially as they have so many openings even though its more for ops. Do you know someone who was called for the interview?

he songing like he is one doing the calling..... buh what i know, i is jos a monky

[trinidrift]

Monkey man sad we!!!!

[sMASH]

saood v -2.0

[Cantmis]

saood v -2.0

RIP

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

A good bit of Petrotrin persons browse these forums and indeed this thread. Sad thing is negative pictures kept getting painted with a broad brush about the same company one is applying to for a job. Sometimes it's best to not run with every story or anecdotal evidence one receives. I'm sure some of you, once properly qualified, would receive more help via pm to get the best chance in job wise if attitudes displayed were simply neutral .

[Monkey Man]

A good bit of Petrotrin persons browse these forums and indeed this thread. Sad thing is negative pictures kept getting painted with a broad brush about the same company one is applying to for a job. Sometimes it's best to not run with every story or anecdotal evidence one receives. I'm sure some of you, once properly qualified, would receive more help via pm to get the best chance in job wise if attitudes displayed were simply neutral .

i agree with you bunny soldier. men making statements to identify themselves and then bashing the people who have to hire them....

[nervewrecker]

A good bit of Petrotrin persons browse these forums and indeed this thread. Sad thing is negative pictures kept getting painted with a broad brush about the same company one is applying to for a job. Sometimes it's best to not run with every story or anecdotal evidence one receives. I'm sure some of you, once properly qualified, would receive more help via pm to get the best chance in job wise if attitudes displayed were simply neutral .

i agree with you bunny soldier. men making statements to identify themselves and then bashing the people who have to hire them....

Hr does do a search before they hire. So let them continue....

[sinister_14]

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[sinister_14]

A good bit of Petrotrin persons browse these forums and indeed this thread. Sad thing is negative pictures kept getting painted with a broad brush about the same company one is applying to for a job. Sometimes it's best to not run with every story or anecdotal evidence one receives. I'm sure some of you, once properly qualified, would receive more help via pm to get the best chance in job wise if attitudes displayed were simply neutral .

i agree with you bunny soldier. men making statements to identify themselves and then bashing the people who have to hire them....

Hr does do a search before they hire. So let them continue....

Why they browsing here when they should be looking at ppl resume...i doe understand that but anyway rite now most of them HR PEOPLE quaking cause they gonna get buss up soon for hiring non qualified people...although they gonna hire a batch load of ops....they gonna retrench people as well... dont be surprise the company and the union is working together on this....and this is not no ole talk cause im with the union....in kamala day dey hired ah whole dey of engineers and are doing nun rite now...also also mech,electrical,etc...dey over staff they dont need 20 men to change one gauge no more....

[nervewrecker]

A good bit of Petrotrin persons browse these forums and indeed this thread. Sad thing is negative pictures kept getting painted with a broad brush about the same company one is applying to for a job. Sometimes it's best to not run with every story or anecdotal evidence one receives. I'm sure some of you, once properly qualified, would receive more help via pm to get the best chance in job wise if attitudes displayed were simply neutral .

i agree with you bunny soldier. men making statements to identify themselves and then bashing the people who have to hire them....

Hr does do a search before they hire. So let them continue....

Why they browsing here when they should be looking at ppl resume...i doe understand that but anyway rite now most of them HR PEOPLE quaking cause they gonna get buss up soon for hiring non qualified people...although they gonna hire a batch load of ops....they gonna retrench people as well... dont be surprise the company and the union is working together on this....and this is not no ole talk cause im with the union....in kamala day dey hired ah whole dey of engineers and are doing nun rite now...also also mech,electrical,etc...dey over staff they dont need 20 men to change one gauge no more....

Put yourself in petrotrin shoes. How would they look if an employee was carrying about himself like you are on social media?
Not like they hiring hooligans and degenerates?

Not only they do such checks. Most reputable places do.
Is not just about how you look on paper.

[sinister_14]

A good bit of Petrotrin persons browse these forums and indeed this thread. Sad thing is negative pictures kept getting painted with a broad brush about the same company one is applying to for a job. Sometimes it's best to not run with every story or anecdotal evidence one receives. I'm sure some of you, once properly qualified, would receive more help via pm to get the best chance in job wise if attitudes displayed were simply neutral .

i agree with you bunny soldier. men making statements to identify themselves and then bashing the people who have to hire them....

Hr does do a search before they hire. So let them continue....

Why they browsing here when they should be looking at ppl resume...i doe understand that but anyway rite now most of them HR PEOPLE quaking cause they gonna get buss up soon for hiring non qualified people...although they gonna hire a batch load of ops....they gonna retrench people as well... dont be surprise the company and the union is working together on this....and this is not no ole talk cause im with the union....in kamala day dey hired ah whole dey of engineers and are doing nun rite now...also also mech,electrical,etc...dey over staff they dont need 20 men to change one gauge no more....

Put yourself in petrotrin shoes. How would they look if an employee was carrying about himself like you are on social media?
Not like they hiring hooligans and degenerates?

Not only they do such checks. Most reputable places do.
Is not just about how you look on paper.

How am i carrying about myself am just stating facts...and if the HR dept was doin their job how dem ent fired all them who does go and clock their card and go out d road and drink rum...but petro hr need to be clean up just saying...

[nervewrecker]

Prevention is better than cure.

[Mark!]

A good bit of Petrotrin persons browse these forums and indeed this thread. Sad thing is negative pictures kept getting painted with a broad brush about the same company one is applying to for a job. Sometimes it's best to not run with every story or anecdotal evidence one receives. I'm sure some of you, once properly qualified, would receive more help via pm to get the best chance in job wise if attitudes displayed were simply neutral .

i agree with you bunny soldier. men making statements to identify themselves and then bashing the people who have to hire them....

Hr does do a search before they hire. So let them continue....

Why they browsing here when they should be looking at ppl resume...i doe understand that but anyway rite now most of them HR PEOPLE quaking cause they gonna get buss up soon for hiring non qualified people...although they gonna hire a batch load of ops....they gonna retrench people as well... dont be surprise the company and the union is working together on this....and this is not no ole talk cause im with the union....in kamala day dey hired ah whole dey of engineers and are doing nun rite now...also also mech,electrical,etc...dey over staff they dont need 20 men to change one gauge no more....

Put yourself in petrotrin shoes. How would they look if an employee was carrying about himself like you are on social media?
Not like they hiring hooligans and degenerates?

Not only they do such checks. Most reputable places do.
Is not just about how you look on paper.

How am i carrying about myself am just stating facts...and if the HR dept was doin their job how dem ent fired all them who does go and clock their card and go out d road and drink rum...but petro hr need to be clean up just saying...

wow dude really??? do you even have an idea of recruiting processes?
you do know companies are required to conduct background checks for candidates? it can be as simple as searching their names on facebook or as far as to asking your neighbors about you.

you should really stop living your life by what he or she say because alot of it is pure crap and you have no idea what is facts and what is not.

[sinister_14]

A good bit of Petrotrin persons browse these forums and indeed this thread. Sad thing is negative pictures kept getting painted with a broad brush about the same company one is applying to for a job. Sometimes it's best to not run with every story or anecdotal evidence one receives. I'm sure some of you, once properly qualified, would receive more help via pm to get the best chance in job wise if attitudes displayed were simply neutral .

i agree with you bunny soldier. men making statements to identify themselves and then bashing the people who have to hire them....

Hr does do a search before they hire. So let them continue....

Why they browsing here when they should be looking at ppl resume...i doe understand that but anyway rite now most of them HR PEOPLE quaking cause they gonna get buss up soon for hiring non qualified people...although they gonna hire a batch load of ops....they gonna retrench people as well... dont be surprise the company and the union is working together on this....and this is not no ole talk cause im with the union....in kamala day dey hired ah whole dey of engineers and are doing nun rite now...also also mech,electrical,etc...dey over staff they dont need 20 men to change one gauge no more....

Put yourself in petrotrin shoes. How would they look if an employee was carrying about himself like you are on social media?
Not like they hiring hooligans and degenerates?

Not only they do such checks. Most reputable places do.
Is not just about how you look on paper.

How am i carrying about myself am just stating facts...and if the HR dept was doin their job how dem ent fired all them who does go and clock their card and go out d road and drink rum...but petro hr need to be clean up just saying...

wow dude really??? do you even have an idea of recruiting processes?
you do know companies are required to conduct background checks for candidates? it can be as simple as searching their names on facebook or as far as to asking your neighbors about you.

you should really stop living your life by what he or she say because alot of it is pure crap, because clearly you not in the company.

Did i say anything wrong...wat did i say that wasnt truthful....and let them do there background checks....let me educate u a bit companies dont go through social media to find employees...they go to your previous employer....is wat you can do for the company and your experience and education....is not about wat u write on social media this is your private life not your profession....try and crawl out d bucket u living in before u decide to comment on my post...dont be fooled...

[trinidrift]

A good bit of Petrotrin persons browse these forums and indeed this thread. Sad thing is negative pictures kept getting painted with a broad brush about the same company one is applying to for a job. Sometimes it's best to not run with every story or anecdotal evidence one receives. I'm sure some of you, once properly qualified, would receive more help via pm to get the best chance in job wise if attitudes displayed were simply neutral .

i agree with you bunny soldier. men making statements to identify themselves and then bashing the people who have to hire them....

Hr does do a search before they hire. So let them continue....

Why they browsing here when they should be looking at ppl resume...i doe understand that but anyway rite now most of them HR PEOPLE quaking cause they gonna get buss up soon for hiring non qualified people...although they gonna hire a batch load of ops....they gonna retrench people as well... dont be surprise the company and the union is working together on this....and this is not no ole talk cause im with the union....in kamala day dey hired ah whole dey of engineers and are doing nun rite now...also also mech,electrical,etc...dey over staff they dont need 20 men to change one gauge no more....

Put yourself in petrotrin shoes. How would they look if an employee was carrying about himself like you are on social media?
Not like they hiring hooligans and degenerates?

Not only they do such checks. Most reputable places do.
Is not just about how you look on paper.

How am i carrying about myself am just stating facts...and if the HR dept was doin their job how dem ent fired all them who does go and clock their card and go out d road and drink rum...but petro hr need to be clean up just saying...

wow dude really??? do you even have an idea of recruiting processes?
you do know companies are required to conduct background checks for candidates? it can be as simple as searching their names on facebook or as far as to asking your neighbors about you.

you should really stop living your life by what he or she say because alot of it is pure crap, because clearly you not in the company.

Did i say anything wrong...wat did i say that wasnt truthful....and let them do there background checks....let me educate u a bit companies dont go through social media to find employees...they go to your previous employer....is wat you can do for the company and your experience and education....is not about wat u write on social media this is your private life not your profession....try and crawl out d bucket u living in before u decide to comment on my post...dont be fooled...

While both are true. Many Trinidadian companies rely on political, familiar and friends association. They very rarely look at your academic qualifications but who you know and who knows you. I can say this without a doubt in my mind because this was the only way the opportunities that I have gotten was not accessible without help although I am qualified and have experience.

[Numb3r4]

Oh Boy this is qute a thread.....

[Mark!]

Did i say anything wrong...wat did i say that wasnt truthful....and let them do there background checks....let me educate u a bit companies dont go through social media to find employees...they go to your previous employer....is wat you can do for the company and your experience and education....is not about wat u write on social media this is your private life not your profession....try and crawl out d bucket u living in before u decide to comment on my post...dont be fooled...

It is clear you are not aware of this. But employers do this. I was simply trying to give you advice and you are continuously painting a bad picture of yourself..

[tr1ad]

Did i say anything wrong...wat did i say that wasnt truthful....and let them do there background checks....let me educate u a bit companies dont go through social media to find employees...they go to your previous employer....is wat you can do for the company and your experience and education....is not about wat u write on social media this is your private life not your profession....try and crawl out d bucket u living in before u decide to comment on my post...dont be fooled...

It is clear you are not aware of this. But employers do this. I was simply trying to give you advice and you are continuously painting a bad picture of yourself..

Clearly he believes that everything is in the stone age still; yes background checks via various channels like Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn alongside previous employers, references

[Numb3r4]

This does raise the question if you don't look at qualifications this does mean that the talent pool is not as diverse as it should be.

Am I right is stating that?

Now while this is the practice in real life it does help to explain the lack of...well everthing in the Trinibagonian workforce.....from productivity to new ideas and inovation.

In essence you are saying that the workforce is well quite frankly inbred....

Last time I checked inbreeding is not good for a species.

We are very quick to speak about how we as a society need to be innovative and we need to diversify yet still this is what we practice. Hypocrisy? Who knows??

I understand the reason why companies hire based on familial connections, the need for trust, a form of quality assurance, perceived knowledge transfer based on the experience of the family member or maybe just repaying a favour.

Still this is probably more acceptable within the private sector where businesses are run by a person or persons who foot the bill and provided the start-up capital.

However in the case of state companies...this doesn't work...or shouldn't at least. In that case (State Companies) the citizens tax dollars provide the capital for investments (at first anyway). Doesn't that mean that the citizenry are shareholders and as such all their children deserve the chance for employment within the ranks of the state company.

True that may be a very difficult thing to execute, but that is why we have qualifications, (academic and experience) they give us the best or at least a standardized mechanicsm for detemining suitability for a particular job.

Like I said if friends and family are the benchmark or help with securing employment then if you consider the state companies, which are helped by tax payers income, then every one should be eligible for employment, that is not the case however.

Which brings us to where we are now.....hiring based on family and close connection makes sence in the private sector but in the public, with companies like Petrotrin and NGC.....it is tough to justify the hiring of persons especially when their ONLY QUALIFICATION is that they have the appropriate connections.

[trinidrift]

This is where they add the political association too. Take this into consideration is that if in the public sector there are employees all associated or members of a certain party then it would be easy to carry out the political mandate of that party and ensure that their interest such as financial, etc is sought after or protected

[tr1ad]

That political affiliation lasts only till the next switchover yes.... At least you have a minimum 4 years of employment