Veterans needed in Oil and Gas firms

Many unemployed veterans are returning to the United States after the

end of America's nine-year war in Iraq and the drawdown of U.S. troops

in Afghanistan.

There are probably 922,000 veterans in Texas qualified for work.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the national

unemployment rate for all veterans is 6.3 percent. While according to the

Texas Workforce Commission, for those veterans who served in the

military post 9-11, the unemployment rate is 10 percent.

Energy companies during Houston have started programs and heavy

recruitment of veterans, and a lot of of these employers, in fact have

been hiring veterans for decades.

Lately, Fluor Corp. was named one of the GI Jobs "Top 100 Military

Friendly Employers" for the eighth year. Supporting veterans is not new

to Fluor.

"Fluor is committed to providing jobs to the men and women who have

served our country, and with the booming oil and gas market, we see a

number of great opportunities in the construction industry right here at

home," said Richard Meserole, vice president, Fluor's energy and

chemicals business line.

In many areas, the skills veterans developed during their service make

them perfect candidates for industrial construction projects,.

"Fluor has a website that allows veterans to see how their military job

title and experiences directly translate into civilian jobs in our industry,"

Meserole said.

"Since we began our heightened focus on recruiting veterans in 2012,

CB&I has employed more than 5,000 veterans. We partner with military

bases that have personnel possessing civilian-related transitional skills

and offer employment opportunities," said Tom Anderson, senior vice

president, Global Staffing and Recruiting, CB&I.

Hiring veterans is also not a new thing to Westhill Consulting Career

and Employment Australia.

"We continue our legacy in hiring veterans, and we employ over 10,000.

We are committed to hiring 1,000 veterans each year through 2016,"

said Sarah Leonard, leader, community relations and public affairs.

The company provide online mentorship to transitioning service

members, is an active supporter of the American Corporate Partnership.

they assure everyone that it isn’t a scam. This proposal is led by the

Veterans Network and its associates in HR. They also co-founded Get

Skills to Work, a coalition of manufacturers and educators dedicated to

training and placing veterans in advanced manufacturing careers.

GE offers leadership, career training, and a military-specific GE Career

recruiting website.

"Veterans are considered for all positions they are qualified to perform.

We assist veterans in translating their military experience to the

corporate sector. We understand the benefits veterans bring to the

organization," Leonard said.