Thanks Claudette. I think it’s probably a good idea to come down there and touch base with the HR folks. I’ll stick to my original plan.
[QUOTE=nwitherly77;81858]Thanks Claudette. I think it’s probably a good idea to come down there and touch base with the HR folks. I’ll stick to my original plan.[/QUOTE]
Look forward to having you as a guest at my B&B in October.
Update at A Chateau on the Bayou B&B in Raceland, LA:
One guy checked in on Wed. evening, got hired Friday morning at Candy Fleet in Morgan City.
He basically needed seatime to go from AB limited to AB Unlimited, so this job will help him achieve this immediate goal.
He was hired as a deckhand while waiting to get his paperwork from the Coast Guard for 100 Ton capt.
Another tid bit of information that may help someone is:
I was contacted by the owner of a one boat company who is looking for a 1600T Oceans with DP, and DDE4000.
His company operates a 220 FT, DP2 ROV boat in the Gulf.
His message to me is as follows:
I follow many of your posts on GCaptain and the ideas and advice you pass along to your guests.
Many smaller companies are also looking for qualified offshore staff every day, including my company.
Please feel free to pass along my contact details below to any experienced people staying at your B&B.
I personally interview every employee candidate face-to-face to ensure that there is harmony in the ship’s crew.
Obviously, a small company like mine can’t compete with the likes of ECO, HOS, and Harvey Gulf in terms of salary and benefits.
But, at the same time, employees work directly with the owner on most matters and not with a clerk or crew coordinator whose interests are only to make their own life easy.
I know–I’ve been on both sides of the table. We don’t send the crew home with no pay whenever the boat is off-hire or between jobs.
Everybody works and gets paid.
Otherwise, I can answer any specific questions you may have.
I’d like to stay in touch if it’s okay with you.
Thanks again!
If anyone is interested in more info, please feel free to PM or call me.
Wishing you all the very best.
Claudette L. Pitre
A Chateau on the Bayou B&B
3158 Hwy 308
Raceland, LA
9855376773
[QUOTE=A Chateau on the Bayou;79876]Hope it all works out for you, also, in Sept.
Where will you be taking the DP class?[/QUOTE]
Hi, this time after I checked with Martin International and Beier radio on the phone, I decided to go to L-3 Houston for DP induction class
because of the Hurricane…But I will definitely try Chateua next chance.
[QUOTE=A Chateau on the Bayou;84110]Update at A Chateau on the Bayou B&B in Raceland, LA:
One guy checked in on Wed. evening, got hired Friday morning at Candy Fleet in Morgan City.
He basically needed seatime to go from AB limited to AB Unlimited, so this job will help him achieve this immediate goal.
He was hired as a deckhand while waiting to get his paperwork from the Coast Guard for 100 Ton capt.
Another tid bit of information that may help someone is:
I was contacted by the owner of a one boat company who is looking for a 1600T Oceans with DP, and DDE4000.
His company operates a 220 FT, DP2 ROV boat in the Gulf.
His message to me is as follows:
I follow many of your posts on GCaptain and the ideas and advice you pass along to your guests.
Many smaller companies are also looking for qualified offshore staff every day, including my company.
Please feel free to pass along my contact details below to any experienced people staying at your B&B.
I personally interview every employee candidate face-to-face to ensure that there is harmony in the ship’s crew.
Obviously, a small company like mine can’t compete with the likes of ECO, HOS, and Harvey Gulf in terms of salary and benefits.
But, at the same time, employees work directly with the owner on most matters and not with a clerk or crew coordinator whose interests are only to make their own life easy.
I know–I’ve been on both sides of the table. We don’t send the crew home with no pay whenever the boat is off-hire or between jobs.
Everybody works and gets paid.
Otherwise, I can answer any specific questions you may have.
I’d like to stay in touch if it’s okay with you.
Thanks again!
If anyone is interested in more info, please feel free to PM or call me.
Wishing you all the very best.
Claudette L. Pitre
A Chateau on the Bayou B&B
3158 Hwy 308
Raceland, LA
9855376773[/QUOTE]
But are you smaller companies willing to take a chance on a “determined ,hungry for experience entry level” person like myself ? Seems like you can’t get a face-to face with anyone no matter how determined you are. I for one would trade off some pay and benefits to work for a smaller tighter group of people willing to pass on the knowledge. I have no issues with working for a crusty, cantankerous old GOM capt. who wants toilets cleaned with a toothbrush, if it means learning how to handle a boat correctly.
What advise ,from an owner/ operator would you give someone trying to break in to the industry?
Thanks,
Chris
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By the way, the guy who got hired on at Candy Fleet last week was offered a job at Abdon Caillais on Monday.
He was already taking the rigging class on Monday and going out to work on Tuesday evening with Candy Fleet, but will be able to check this out went he returns from his first hitch.
So, this is good news to all.
Please note that companies are hiring if you fit the profile they are looking for.
Some mariners have commented that they are unable to get a job, but from what I have seen, if you can market yourself to what the company needs, you have a great shot at getting hired.
From what I have observed, it appears that OS/Wipers have a better chance of getting hired with some of the smaller companies.
Plus, you can learn more about the industry and have experience before trying to get on with some of the larger companies.
I have, also, noticed that when you are dresssed in a nice, clean, neat manner when going to an interview, you have a better chance of getting hired than when you are wearing a torn, dirty t-shirt and scrubby clothes.
Hoping this helps someone; it’s not meant to offend anyone.
This week, I have a guy staying at my B&B who is taking the Advanced DP class at ECO training center in Galliano.
He has brought his wife down with him and it’s been a pleasure having both of them, here.
I will remind everyone who I am and what I do b/c I had a call from someone last week thinking I worked at the DP school and had questions regarding DP that I was not qualified to answer.
My name is Claudette L. Pitre and I am the owner of A Chateau on the Bayou Bed & Breakfast located in Raceland, LA.
I offer a discounted rate of $60/night for mariners going to school at ECO in Galliano, LE Fletcher (LAMPI) in Houma, Alford Safety in Houma, Houston Marine in Kenner, Bier Radio in Belle Chasse and Lafourche Merchant marine in Raceland or for mariners in search of a job.
I am a real Bed & Breakfast with guests from all over the world.
I have a guy from India who works at John Deere in Thibodaux and is staying here for 40 days right now, and 6 people from France checking in tomorrow for 3 days.
My regular rates range from $90-$110/nigth.
I offer a discounted rate of $60/nigth to mariners to fill up the extra rooms.
I have learned very much about the maritime industry from all of the mariners who have stayed with me in the last 6 years.
It’s been very interesting and if I can help in anyway, please feel free to call me at (985)537-6773 or PM, or email me at claudettelp@charter.net
Wishing you all the very best.
Claudette L. Pitre
A Chateau on the Bayou Bed & Breakfast
3158 Hwy 308
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-6773
Website: http://www.achateauonthebayou.com
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Chateau-On-The-Bayou-Bed-Breakfast-Claudette-L-Pitre/121896531157165?fref=ts
Thanks for all the info. It really helps a lot. I plan to make a trip down and I will book a nite or two with you when it’s time. I’m trying to time a lot of things all at once.
Thanks again,
Chris
GOOD NEWS, AGAIN!!!
Had a guy check in Monday looking for an OS job.
Gave him a list of companies to go to and he set out the next day to visit 14 of them.
One was taking applications this week and would let him know by Friday.
It sounded very promising to me.
Today, he headed to other companies including Seacor in Houma and he got hired as an OS with them.
He will be returning on Monday for his physical, drug testing, and safety classes.
He is so EXCITED!!
He perservered and made it happen.
Although, he was not optimistic with his job search when he first arrived, he learned a lot about the companies in 3 days and left with a totally new perspective.
I can’t help but use my counseling skills from my past job with some of these guys.
Hope this info can help someone else use a positive approach in their job search.
Claudette L. Pitre
A Chateau on the Bayou Bed and Breakfast
3158 Hwy 308
Raceland, LA
(985) 537-6773
Website: http://www.achateauonthebayou.com
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Chateau-On-The-Bayou-Bed-Breakfast-Claudette-L-Pitre/121896531157165?fref=ts
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[QUOTE=A Chateau on the Bayou;84580]GOOD NEWS, AGAIN!!!
Had a guy check in Monday looking for an OS job.
Gave him a list of companies to go to and he set out the next day to visit 14 of them.
One was taking applications this week and would let him know by Friday.
It sounded very promising to me.
Today, he headed to other companies including Seacor in Houma and he got hired as an OS with them.
He will be returning on Monday for his physical, drug testing, and safety classes.
He is so EXCITED!!
He perservered and made it happen.
Although, he was not optimistic with his job search when he first arrived, he learned a lot about the companies in 3 days and left with a totally new perspective.
I can’t help but use my counseling skills from my past job with some of these guys.
Hope this info can help someone else use a positive approach in their job search.
Claudette L. Pitre
A Chateau on the Bayou Bed and Breakfast
3158 Hwy 308
Raceland, LA
[(985) 537-6773](tel:(985) 537-6773)
Website: http://www.achateauonthebayou.com
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Chateau-On-The-Bayou-Bed-Breakfast-Claudette-L-Pitre/121896531157165?fref=ts[/QUOTE]
Claudette- that is quite possibly the best news I’ve heard in a while. That’s awesome. So stoked for that guy. Keep the updates coming, would ya?
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Claudette,
Really appreciate the info on your posts, Im considering heading down to do the exact same thing youve been describing. Have you been seeing alot of licensed guys getting employed? 1600T & unlimited?
Im a newbie to the oil patch looking to make the switch from deep sea, glad to hear any first hand details.
[QUOTE=Salinity Now;84783]Claudette,
Really appreciate the info on your posts, Im considering heading down to do the exact same thing youve been describing. Have you been seeing alot of licensed guys getting employed? 1600T & unlimited?
Im a newbie to the oil patch looking to make the switch from deep sea, glad to hear any first hand details.[/QUOTE]
I basically post, weekly, what’s happening with mariners that stay at my B&B when coming down in search of a job.
I’ve seen all positions being hired.
Each mariner needs to market him/herself in person to each if these companies.
Please remember if going to ECO, I suggest you come down on a Sunday to be there first thing Monday morning.
If you are hired you then do the physical on Monday afternoon and orientation begins on the Tuesday.
If I can be of further help to you, please email me at claudettelp@charter.net , PM, or call me at (985)537-6773.
Wishing you all the very best.
Claudette L. Pitre
A Chateau on the Bayou Bed & Breakfast
3158 Hwy 308
Raceland, LA
Website; http://www.achateauonthebayou.com
FB page; https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Chateau-On-The-Bayou-Bed-Breakfast-Claudette-L-Pitre/121896531157165?fref=ts
We all know the giant supplyboat companies (ECO, HOS,HARVEY, etc) who are the smaller ones? Is Cheramie Bo Truc considered small?
I worked with Tidewater , and Offshore Logistics years ago and Point Marine. Who are the smaller ,and how different are they? I may give them a try.
Botruc is relatively small, but are a great outfit to work for. They take good care of the employees and provide a great platform for gaining industry experience working on older, out of date equipment. I would not recommend to my worst enemy applying for a job a Kevin Gros Offshore, but, they do hire inexperienced hands a low wage. Again, junk equipment, a lot of which was purchased from BoTruc.
[QUOTE=Doodlebug;84958]We all know the giant supplyboat companies (ECO, HOS,HARVEY, etc) who are the smaller ones? Is Cheramie Bo Truc considered small?
I worked with Tidewater , and Offshore Logistics years ago and Point Marine. Who are the smaller ,and how different are they? I may give them a try.[/QUOTE]
Here is a link to all of the companies that someone already posted a thread for.
Another company with liftboats just opened a few months ago in Raceland.
The name of the company is:
Adriatic Marine
3916 Louisiana 308
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-9330
Adriatic marine has been around. Small 5 boat company but all are DP mini supplies(164’). They just built 2 mini supplies at 190’.
I worked there until finishing my upgrade last year. Haven’t heard they got into lift boats though…
[QUOTE=rigdvr;85215]Adriatic marine has been around. Small 5 boat company but all are DP mini supplies(164’). They just built 2 mini supplies at 190’.
I worked there until finishing my upgrade last year. Haven’t heard they got into lift boats though…[/QUOTE]
Yes, sorry, I knew the company was not new, but the location in Raceland is new.
I thought I understood that it was liftboats, but, I am going by what someone told me.
Thanks for your input.
So, this is my first post, but I have been following these threads for a while now. I am making the leap! I’m heading down to LA on Sunday morning, and I should arrive Sunday afternoon to this popular B&B facilitated by Mrs. Claudette L. Pitre. Wow, what a nice lady in e-mails, I’m sure she will be just as nice in person. I am hoping to get on with a reputable company as a O/S, deckhand, or wiper. As many others, I just need to get my “foot in the door” to get some experience. I have my MMC with O/S, Wiper, Stewards Dept.(FH), and RFPNW(lookout duties only) endorsements, along with STCW-95 certificates for BST, BFF, PST, PSSR, and First aid and CPR. Does anyone want to make an educated guess as to my odds in finding employment? I am greatful for any input, recommendations, or advice on my journey from Georgia. I know to dress nicely, bring resumes, sell myself, and have my bags packed for a potential first hitch, what am I missing? Thank gCaptain for the ability to converse with folks who know what’s going on. Let me have it folks, I need all the help I can get!
getting packed…
Posted this on another thread but I saw an ad that Dale Martin Offshore is looking for Captain’s and Mate’s for their inland tugs. Didn’t mention pay or schedule thought. Website was listed as www.dalemartinoffshore.com and office is in Lafayette, LA.