It's been awhile since I've seen entry-level jobs being advertised, but take a look below and you'll find some apprentice, laborer & trainee openings.

For those of you with job experience there are quite a few choices – especially for electricians and mechanics.

Both Frontier and Parker Drilling are still advertising for lots of hands.

The Parker jobs are for BP's Liberty development which is a definite go. The rig is onsite and it's a matter of "when" it will be ready to be put in production. My sources tell me the date has been pushed back a month or two from January 2010 to around March.

Now, Frontier is facing a different situation. They're working with Shell to drill exploratory wells in Shell's Beaufort & Chukchi Sea leases. The problem is that Shell is still waiting for permits to be issued to allow them to proceed.

Everyone is hopeful that Frontier will be allowed to drill 2 wells in the Beaufort and 3 in the Chukchi during the summer of 2010. The same vessels will be involved in both drilling programs. If you find yourself working for them you'll get to see a large percentage of Alaska's Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

If you're qualified for the Frontier positions be sure to send them a resume, but don't expect to hear anything until early 2010. That's when Shell will decide whether or not they can go ahead with the summer drilling program.

Remember, to apply for a position you’ll need to submit your application/résumé directly with the company advertising the opening. You cannot apply for a job through my website.

If asked where you heard about a job opening, please mention my website. Thanks!

Links for each employer can be found on the Job Resources page of www.AlaskaPipelineJobInfo.com Once on a company’s website look for a “jobs” or “career” link. When you find the position you're interested in, apply directly online with that company.

• Electronics Technician

• Equipment Operator

• Fuels Coordinator

• Electrician
• Electrical Apprentice I
• Electrical Apprentice II
• Electrical Apprentice III
• Electrical Apprentice IV
• Electrical Engineer
• Site Control Specialist
• Instrumentation Technician
• HSE Training Specialist
• Equipment Operator-Level 3
• Operations Manager (2)
• Well Testing Assistant/Technician
• EI General Foreman
• Wrecker Driver / Body Mechanic
• Foreman, Electrical
• Foreman, Carpenter
• Pipe Welder A
• PM Mechanic Apprentice
• Fleet Focus Administrator
• Scaffold Builder Level II
• Scaffold Builder Level III
• Well Site Leader I
• Well Site Leader II
• Well Site Leader III
• Well Site Leader IV

• Asbestos Abatement (with CCI)
• Spill Responder (with CCI)
• NDE Foreman (w/Kakivik)
• NDE Technician (w/Kakivik)
• Data Entry Technical Aide (w/Kakivik)

• Entry Level Operator
• Operator Intern

• Sheetmetal - Journeyman
• Pipefitter
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Fleet Shop
• Turbine Mechanic
• Certified Ford Pickup Mechanic
• Light Duty Mechanic
• Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Pipe/Structural Welder

• Camp Manager
• Housekeeper
• Kitchen Helper
• Head Cook
• Baker
• Cook-Baker

• Rig Mechanic
• Floor Hand

• Production Baker

This job was not listed on the ESS website. Here's the info:

ESS Support Services is looking for a Production Baker.
This is a remote position working 10 -12 hrs a day 7 days a week, 4 weeks on 2 weeks off.
This position prepares and bakes pastries and desserts, prepares and cooks breakfast for 120-140 people daily.
Responsible for providing multiple dough varieties for pastries nightly, along with assortment of desserts, i.e. pies, cakes, etc.
Duties include washing the pots and pans used for baking, as there is not a helper until breakfast time.
Applicants must live in Juneau or be willing and able to provide own transportation to and from Juneau in order for consideration.
Health Benefits package as well as 401k offered.
Please call or email DeAnna at 800-478-1207 or jobs@ess-worldwide.com for more information.

• 1st Engineer*
• 2nd Engineer*
• 2nd Mate *
• 3rd Engineer*
• 3rd Mate*
• Chief Electrician
• Chief Engineer*
• Chief Mate*
• Chief Mechanic
• Driller
• Electronics Technician
• HSE Advisor
• Ice Advisor
• Master*
• Mechanic
• Rig Superintendant
• Senior Subsea Specialist
• Senior Toolpusher
• Subsea Specialist
• Toolpusher
• Warehouseman

Eligible candidates can their resumes via fax to 832.397.5570

You can also email your resume to Frontier through their ad on CareerBuilder.com.

• Service Specialist - Completion Tools
• Service Leader - Completion Tools
• Professional II -Drilling Fluids
• Assoc Field Professional - MWD
• Service Operator II -Cementing
• Laborer/Sample Catcher

• Camp Maintenance - Maintains hotel and support facilities
• Mechanic

• Bullcooks/Second Cooks
• Housekeepers
• Executive Chef – North Slope only

• Fire Protection Program Specialist

• Kitchen Helper
• Storeroom
• Warehouse/Kitchen Helper
• Waste Water Treatment Operator Level I/II/III

• HAZWOPER Technicians

• Welder
• VFD Electricians
• Technical Limit Engineer
• Roustabout
• Rig Mangers
• Motorhands
• Forklift Operators
• Hydraulic Mechanic
• Floorhand
• Electrician
• Drillers
• Derrickman
• Assistant Driller

• Directional Drillers
• Electronic Technician Trainees

• Well Site Leaders (Grades 1,2,3,4)
• Well Site Geologists (Grades 2,3,4)

I found these 2 jobs on Careerbuilder. Udelhoven has redesigned their website and I hope they're still working out the kinks because right now it is not very user friendly. If you try to scroll through the forms you'll find that you can't – there isn't even a scroll bar to grab. Use the TAB key on your keyboard to move from field to field.

These positions have not (yet) been posted on their site so you'll want to submit your resume through CareerBuilder.

Thanks everyone and best of luck to you all,
Mary
www.AlaskaPipelineJobInfo.com