Congratulations to these 12 Guyanese. 

At least ten of them look like Afro-Guyanese. What happened to our Amerindian brothers and sisters?

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

At least ten of them look like Afro-Guyanese. What happened to our Amerindian brothers and sisters?

"Kid James, one of the participants from the Rupununi, said he is extremely happy to be given the opportunity to be able to support the imminent oil and gas industry. He explained that he had learnt about the available vacancies from his friends and relatives and after searching the internet he was able to find information about the company and the opportunity through an advertisement in one of the local newspapers.

He said the training was “really intense” but since he used to do work in the mining industry prior to embarking on the new journey in the oil and gas industry, he was able to adapt quickly. As a result, he said, he is encouraging other persons from the interior regions who have played active roles in the mining industry to get involved in the oil and gas industry like he did."

Billy,

You think James is Amerind ?

I can see the Amerind brother in picture.

ExxonMobil’s, Senior Director of Public and Government Affairs, Kimberly Brasington (left) along with some of the participants at the training programme yesterday afternoon.

Twelve Guyanese for drilling ship contracted by Exxon

March 2 2018

Source

Twelve Guyanese will be boarding the drill ship Noble Bob Douglas next week for the ExxonMobil well sites after they completed training with the company and logistics company JSL International.

The batch, which includes 11 males and one female, and is part of a larger group of 36 Guyanese who were trained, gathered yesterday afternoon at the Institute of Private Enterprise  Development (IPED).

The trainees from all parts of the country expressed their gratitude towards JSL and Noble for  giving them the opportunity to be the first batch of Guyanese to play an active role in the oil and gas industry.

Renatha Khan, a representative from JSL International, explained that the 36 Guyanese will be filling the positions of a full catering crew while occupying four radio operators’ vacancies and eight roustabouts.

“Fourteen of the crew are in the New Orleans area currently traveling to board the Noble Bob Douglas which they will be traveling down from the US with,” Khan said.

She noted that the recruitment process has been “pretty robust” as they targeted not only the Georgetown area but other parts of the country. The company also sought help from other stakeholder groups that would’ve had ongoing programmes.

“We reached out to all the communities who we felt needed a chance at this opportunity as well because we all are Guyana as a whole,” she said.

Khan also added that the participants will continue to be trained to build their capacity and will be eligible for promotions, which will create a cycle where newer batches will have the opportunity to start at the entry level just as the first batch. The training that the participants receive is also up to international standards which they can use in any oil industry around the world, the company said.

“Our local office, our Guyanese entity was just recommended for ISO 9000 certification for the provision of manpower resources and catering. Everything we do is in accordance with the oil and gas section and we are 100% compliant,” she said.

In terms of the selection process, Khan noted that the company advertised for the various positions in the various media as well as sending out text blasts. She said that the response all around was tremendous, especially in Berbice where they received over 400 applications. This, she noted, shows that persons are hungry for jobs and to get involved in the oil and gas industry and while they are currently only able to send 36 Guyanese, they are working towards increasing the number.

Kimberly Brasington, Senior Director, ExxonMobil Guyana, also made brief remarks at the event. She said that the event is historic since it also marks the starting of development of the oil and gas industry.

“What’s real historical of the arrival of the Bob Douglas is that the ship signifies the development phase of the oil and gas industry. Up until this point we have been busy exploring for oil and gas and we have been very successful of finding the oil and so now the Noble Bob Douglas signifies the start of development,” Brassington said, while pointing out that the number brings the total to 80 of Guyanese who will have the opportunity to support the new industry.

Kid James, one of the participants from the Rupununi, said he is extremely happy to be given the opportunity to be able to support the imminent oil and gas industry. He explained that he had learnt about the available vacancies from his friends and relatives and after searching the internet he was able to find information about the company and the opportunity through an advertisement in one of the local newspapers.

He said the training was “really intense” but since he used to do work in the mining industry prior to embarking on the new journey in the oil and gas industry, he was able to adapt quickly. As a result, he said, he is encouraging other persons from the interior regions who have played active roles in the mining industry to get involved in the oil and gas industry like he did.

Shelion Smith, the only female of the batch, also expressed her gratitude towards the company and said that she is also encouraging women to get involved.

“I was at one time saying they ain’t no female, only men. Between 10 and 12 men but I worked with men before. I just kept a positive thought and whatever they told me to do, I did my best and came through. I’m excited to see what it is about,” Smith said.

The woman who will be part of the catering crew explained that she has worked in restaurants and large kitchens before but have never worked on a ship, especially one involved in the oil industry

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

At least ten of them look like Afro-Guyanese. What happened to our Amerindian brothers and sisters?

"Kid James, one of the participants from the Rupununi, said he is extremely happy to be given the opportunity to be able to support the imminent oil and gas industry. He explained that he had learnt about the available vacancies from his friends and relatives and after searching the internet he was able to find information about the company and the opportunity through an advertisement in one of the local newspapers.

He said the training was “really intense” but since he used to do work in the mining industry prior to embarking on the new journey in the oil and gas industry, he was able to adapt quickly. As a result, he said, he is encouraging other persons from the interior regions who have played active roles in the mining industry to get involved in the oil and gas industry like he did."

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Billy,

You think James is Amerind ?

I can see the Amerind brother in picture.

I honestly can't tell if he is Amerindian. Why don't you list their names and ethnicity so the audience can know the racial composition of the appointees? 

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

 

I honestly can't tell if he is Amerindian. Why don't you list their names and ethnicity so the audience can know the racial composition of the appointees? 

Kid James.

http://dpi.gov.gy/36-guyanese-...b-douglas-drillship/

"One of the recruits, Kid James, comes all the way from Aishalton, Region Nine.

The 40-year-old worked as a miner before signing up for the opportunity to work in the oil and gas industry as a roustabout.  James described the training as “intense” and “very informative”. “I think one of the important things about the industry is that they place a lot of emphasis on safety. The birth of the industry in Guyana, here at this time, is timely because the experience they are bringing with them has really, really raised the standard of safety in the industry here.”

James said he would encourage his indigenous brothers and sisters to take up employment opportunities in the oil and gas industry.

“Having firms like JSL that can go into communities is one which I think I would really encourage. There are quite a few Amerindian brothers and sisters who work in the mining industry…which I can think can fit beautifully in this new industry”, James said."

Here you go Bhai,

all the names are not listed.

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

Banna,you beating around the bush.I have mentioned all the names are not listed.

You asked,

"What happened to our Amerindian brothers and sisters?"

I have presented Mr.Kid James is an Amerindian.

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

Under Racial composition they are all listed as Humans. 

Django posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

Banna,you beating around the bush.I have mentioned all the names are not listed.

You asked,

"What happened to our Amerindian brothers and sisters?"

I have presented Mr.Kid James is an Amerindian.

I think the press is in cahoots with the gov't. to hide info. that could seriously indict them for racial discrimination. If anyone is beating around the bush it's the government and you.

Mitwah posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

Under Racial composition they are all listed as Humans. 

idiotic statement!!!!!!!

“Fourteen of the crew are in the New Orleans area currently traveling to board the Noble Bob Douglas which they will be traveling down from the US with,” Khan said.

Some of them ain't joining that ship to return to Guyana.

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

maybe the race you want represented was busy in the rumshop

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

from what I gather...they put out ads and then selected candidates based on their ads

What else you know?

Mughabe naturally will select his Clan as the vast majority. It is just how PNC do business. Dont tell me Al Yuh dat DUNCE not to know such basics!!!!!!!

Riff posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

maybe the race you want represented was busy in the rumshop

Who would that race you are suggesting was in the rumshop??

Riff posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

maybe the race you want represented was busy in the rumshop

A much more idiotic statement playing on racial stereotype

Riff posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

from what I gather...they put out ads and then selected candidates based on their ads

What else you know?

Why the reluctance to reveal information that matters in a country like ours that has racial problems.?

Riff posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

from what I gather...they put out ads and then selected candidates based on their ads

What else you know?

Correct.

JSL International is owned by the Ramcharitars, who are Indo-Trinidadians.

ignorant Robb Street race hustlers here see blackman race jumble every time dem blink

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Riff posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

from what I gather...they put out ads and then selected candidates based on their ads

What else you know?

Why the reluctance to reveal information that matters in a country like ours that has racial problems.?

maybe if you read the article, you would get it...but you see what you want to see

kp posted:

Riff posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

maybe the race you want represented was busy in the rumshop

Who would that race you are suggesting was in the rumshop??

the one Billy Ram looking for

Nehru posted:

Mughabe naturally will select his Clan as the vast majority. It is just how PNC do business. Dont tell me Al Yuh dat DUNCE not to know such basics!!!!!!!

anadda one who did not read the article

Yeah bu I am not the Batty washer and ass kisser and I never managed a KSI

Nehru posted:

Yeah bu I am not the Batty washer and ass kisser and I never managed a KSI

yuh read the article yet or yuh just mouthing off as usual

Only J. Paul Getty is missing from that pic.  Let's hail the future oil tycoons of the world.  There is hope amongst them.

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Only J. Paul Getty is missing from that pic.  Let's hail the future oil tycoons of the world.  There is hope amongst them.

Those guys are labourers, technicians needs more than 3 months training and many times they are graduate enginners. It is tough work, would not be surprised if many of them doan cut loose.

seignet posted:

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Only J. Paul Getty is missing from that pic.  Let's hail the future oil tycoons of the world.  There is hope amongst them.

Those guys are labourers, technicians needs more than 3 months training and many times they are graduate enginners. It is tough work, would not be surprised if many of them doan cut loose.

At some point, someone in Guyana will realize that the oil industry employs a high skilled workforce with specialized training.  There are no jobs there for people with sharp cutlasses and donkey carts.

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Riff posted:

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

I don't see 36 names listed nor do I get the racial composition of those recruited to work with Exxon.

from what I gather...they put out ads and then selected candidates based on their ads

What else you know?

Why the reluctance to reveal information that matters in a country like ours that has racial problems.?

Take off your racial blinkers and read the article before commenting.

Bibi Haniffa posted:

seignet posted:

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Only J. Paul Getty is missing from that pic.  Let's hail the future oil tycoons of the world.  There is hope amongst them.

Those guys are labourers, technicians needs more than 3 months training and many times they are graduate enginners. It is tough work, would not be surprised if many of them doan cut loose.

At some point, someone in Guyana will realize that the oil industry employs a high skilled workforce with specialized training.  There are no jobs there for people with sharp cutlasses and donkey carts.

This is the best post for 2018.

This need to pinned on top and publish in every newspaper in Guyana.

Like any country going through this type of economic transition, there will be skills gaps which will be filled by foreigners.  With the proper plans, locals will step up and fill the need. 

Yes, this is not cane cutter jobs. PPP should have ensured their base could at least read and write!

Qualifications that are required:

You need at least a high school diploma to be a roustabout or steward. Because there are few requirements for getting an entry-level position, people apply to oil rig jobs in droves, meaning that the competition can be stiff.

If you want to get a position higher in the ranks, or just want a better shot at getting in, it's best to have attended a vocational school for welding, basic mechanics, or heavy equipment operations. There are some trade schools that offer classes in oil field work. Also, the military provides oil field work training for those leaving the armed forces as part of an effort to make sure soldiers get employed after their service.

Certifications in Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) and Basic Offshore Safety Instruction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) help you get a leg up on the competition for positions. Most companies require their workers to earn an Offshore Survival & Firefighting certificate. If you want to become a specialized worker,, such as an electrician, you must have a state-issued license (source).

Applicants must be able to pass a drug test, which does not involve them saying, "Pass," when being offered the chance to take the test. For some reason, oil companies don't want to employ people drugged out of their minds to work on a flammable oil rig. Other qualifications that help your chances include good depth perception, eye-hand coordination, physical strength, interpersonal skills, and an eye for details. If the oil rig is on fire, they want you to notice.

Oil Rig Worker Qualification

Mitwah posted:

Qualifications that are required:

You need at least a high school diploma to be a roustabout or steward. Because there are few requirements for getting an entry-level position, people apply to oil rig jobs in droves, meaning that the competition can be stiff.

If you want to get a position higher in the ranks, or just want a better shot at getting in, it's best to have attended a vocational school for welding, basic mechanics, or heavy equipment operations. There are some trade schools that offer classes in oil field work. Also, the military provides oil field work training for those leaving the armed forces as part of an effort to make sure soldiers get employed after their service.

Certifications in Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) and Basic Offshore Safety Instruction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) help you get a leg up on the competition for positions. Most companies require their workers to earn an Offshore Survival & Firefighting certificate. If you want to become a specialized worker,, such as an electrician, you must have a state-issued license (source).

Applicants must be able to pass a drug test, which does not involve them saying, "Pass," when being offered the chance to take the test. For some reason, oil companies don't want to employ people drugged out of their minds to work on a flammable oil rig. Other qualifications that help your chances include good depth perception, eye-hand coordination, physical strength, interpersonal skills, and an eye for details. If the oil rig is on fire, they want you to notice.

Oil Rig Worker Qualification

Employees must be team players on the platform/ship. None of this folding hands and standby in a confined space. One slip and overboard.

Be alert, that is a definite change in Guyanese attitudes.

Chief, Siggy is absolutely right. Placement agencies have aptitude tests to identify good team players. 

Mits

I do that for a living.

Chief posted:

Mits

I do that for a living.

There might be an opportunity here for your firm and a chance to visit Guyana more frequently to do the interviews. 

Mitwah posted:

Chief posted:

Mits

I do that for a living.

There might be an opportunity here for your firm and a chance to visit Guyana more frequently to do the interviews. 

And as a PNC admirers, they should give him some milk 🥛!

Baseman posted:

Mitwah posted:

Chief posted:

Mits

I do that for a living.

There might be an opportunity here for your firm and a chance to visit Guyana more frequently to do the interviews. 

And as a PNC admirers, they should give him some milk 🥛!

I would approach Exxon directly. Do you know that Guyana is importing milk?

Mitwah posted:

Baseman posted:

Mitwah posted:

Chief posted:

Mits

I do that for a living.

There might be an opportunity here for your firm and a chance to visit Guyana more frequently to do the interviews. 

And as a PNC admirers, they should give him some milk 🥛!

I would approach Exxon directly. Do you know that Guyana is importing milk?

Nah. Guyana registered outfits stand a better chance.  If you are US based, Exxon likely have long established relationships. 

On milk imports, I’m surprised how shallow the Guyana economy was when they also started importing chicken.  I wrote this on a PPP FB page about a year ago.  I told them it’s not a feather in their cap 🧢 but illustrates a failure of the PPP economic policy that there is so little depth. It’s a go-go economy.  No one responded!   Dem stop talking!

Bai nothing wrang if dem people get wuk. Dem will come pon de land and spend in de economy and all abie go benefit. Let abie mek sure de money na get tief out by dem big one. Me happy foh dem dis simple worker.