Port Of Houston

[gsxrjai]

Does anyone work for the Port Of Houston? How hard is it to get in with the companies there?

[06fairedfz1]

my wife's uncle has worked out there for 20-30 yrs. he might could get you on

[matemike]

Check with GnH towing..lots of work in the marine industry these days.

[derrex]

GnH is a good company as long as you know somone that works there...its hard to get on...think there doing on off now. been a few years since i worked there. but you need a Z-Card to work on tugs

[C.Hern5972]

http://www.portofhouston.com/index.html


I keep looking here bro. I wished i knew someone out there. Im tired of shift work.....

[m109runner]

It really depends on where your wanting to go. 99% of jobs are "Union" jobs on the waterfront. Meaning you have to be part of the local union. weather it Local 24, 28, or 1351. Local 24 is the "Deep Sea" union where they take care of the ship to shore work. Local 28, has all the "M & R" (maintenance and repair) and turck drivers, and 1351 is the "clerks and checkers" union. You could technically walk into any one of these union halls and start working off your s.s. card but I wouldnt suggest that. That would involve sitting around alot waiting (wishing ) on a job.
I know alot of people who actually work for the Port but getting on there is a "brother in law" thing. They still hire off the "gool ol boy" system.
If you want, pm me and I'll tell you where to go if you really want to get on out there. Just fair warning, it aint easy, and it"ll take a while.

[MudBug]

he's right. Union is all about brother in law. It took me almost 3 years to get in the Boilermakers Union. It was worth the time and work to get in. I made stupid money for a long time but got tired of traveling and missed the wife and kids. The Port would be a great place to work. Good money, retirement, insurance, and close to the house.

[gsxrjai]

I live close to the Port maybe 10-13min away...
Ive put my resume in a few weeks ago but havent heard anything.

Thanks for all the tips...
Any hooks up would be awsome

[C.Hern5972]

sent you a pm shaun

[m109runner]

gsxrjai...I'l let you know when we are testing again for container repair or chassis repair. you know how to weld right? dont kno wwhen we"ll be hiring but either way i'll hit u up

[MudBug]

gsxrjai...I'l let you know when we are testing again for container repair or chassis repair. you know how to weld right? dont kno wwhen we"ll be hiring but either way i'll hit u up

you work? I always see you at home.

[m109runner]

hehe....i work all the time!!! question is....what am i working on:topsecret:

[gsxrjai]

gsxrjai...I'l let you know when we are testing again for container repair or chassis repair. you know how to weld right? dont kno wwhen we"ll be hiring but either way i'll hit u up


NO:-/:crying:
But i can always learn... I'll see what skills i can pick up from the pipe fitter/welder @ wrk

[Mr Richards]

You may want to get your TWIC. After September, anyone without it will be refused entry at many of the plants and ports. It takes a while to get one so I am sure there will be some hiring going on when all of those procrastinators are waiting on their cards. Something else to put on your resume.


http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/index.shtm

[gsxrjai]

^^thanks^^

[C.Hern5972]

You may want to get your TWIC. After September, anyone without it will be refused entry at many of the plants and ports. It takes a while to get one so I am sure there will be some hiring going on when all of those procrastinators are waiting on their cards. Something else to put on your resume.


http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/index.shtm



Great heads up for everyone,
We all have ours here at the plant, im curious to see how many cant get one due to prior history. Its gonna be intersting when they wont let them in the plant and cant keep their job due to the past... We will see, might open up the job market

[m109runner]

Unless you've been convicted of murder in the last 5 years getting it won't be a problem. Just FYI its gunna cost you 125 bucks. I work with a bunch of felons and I havnt heard of anyone yet not being able to get their card.

[C.Hern5972]

Man we have allot of people out here scared shiotless. They think there not getting it because they have felonies, DWI, and bullshiat charges. I guess our employer was giving us wrong info. or there making therte own rules up

[gsxrjai]

^^LOL
I just finish my enrollment...tick tock tick tock.............

[Mr Richards]

^^LOL
I just finish my enrollment...tick tock tick tock.............

You mean pre-enrollment. To enroll you must schedule an appointment and enroll at one of the locations.

Don't forget to save the receipt for Uncle Sam. It is a write-off.

[Mr Richards]

Man we have allot of people out here scared shiotless. They think there not getting it because they have felonies, DWI, and bullshiat charges. I guess our employer was giving us wrong info. or there making therte own rules up

Which plant are you at?

[brittp]

is it hard for a young female to get in this kind of field? im very interested!

[C.Hern5972]

Which plant are you at?





Im at Shell in Deer Park, you work in a plant????

[Mr Richards]

I used to work there in the Refinery side Capital group. I was the refinery planner. I am at BP Texas City now.

[C.Hern5972]

left BP Chocolate Bayou to come over here at Shell. WHo do you work for planning?

[Mr Richards]

TAR Planning Group.

[gsxrjai]

You mean pre-enrollment. To enroll you must schedule an appointment and enroll at one of the locations.

Don't forget to save the receipt for Uncle Sam. It is a write-off.

yes "pre"... I have alot of write offs this yr:D one more wont hurt

[delinquent]

i got my twic card last year, it cost 132.00