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seth505
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seth505 1/17/2017 8:45am
1/17/2017 8:45am
Brad460 wrote:
My division of GE builds large industrial engines (500 -5000hp) used in oil & gas and power gen applications. In the natural gas application they suck...
My division of GE builds large industrial engines (500 -5000hp) used in oil & gas and power gen applications. In the natural gas application they suck gas out of the ground, boost it down the pipeline and into your house or storage. I work in the product support group.

Interesting story- two of our engines driving generators were in the basement of the World Trade Center. They provided emergency backup power. The engines were running during the collapse of the towers and were providing emergency lighting in the stairways. One engine survived and was brought back to our factory and is on display..I walk past it every day.. On more than a few occasions I have seen people break down emotionally when they see the engine.

Here it is arriving at work. Shortly after it was clear coated.



O snap, I work at Solar Turbines, I think we have to fight now Grinning
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Titan1 1/17/2017 10:23am
1/17/2017 10:23am
I'm a banker. 14 years so far.
NV825
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NV825 1/17/2017 11:30am
1/17/2017 11:30am
Marketing Manager for here:

Brad460
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Brad460 1/17/2017 11:32am
1/17/2017 11:32am
seth505 wrote:
O snap, I work at Solar Turbines, I think we have to fight now Grinning
Oh sure enough! Laughing

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MotoTribology 1/17/2017 11:48am
1/17/2017 11:48am
NV825 wrote:
Marketing Manager for here: [img]https://edgewoodtahoe.com/images/galleries/golf/14thArial.jpg[/img]
Marketing Manager for here:

It seems like that picture does the job just fine. What do they need you for?

I kid though, nice place. A couple of rhythm sections down the fairways would really tie it all together though.
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WVUpetro2013 1/17/2017 1:02pm
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Petroleum engineer for TransCanada. Essentially over see the operations of 7 northern Ohio storage field that contain 1000 wells and 120billion cubic feet of gas.
NV825
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NV825 1/17/2017 1:50pm
1/17/2017 1:50pm
MotoTribology wrote:
It seems like that picture does the job just fine. What do they need you for? I kid though, nice place. A couple of rhythm sections...
It seems like that picture does the job just fine. What do they need you for?

I kid though, nice place. A couple of rhythm sections down the fairways would really tie it all together though.
I am definitely a lucky guy to have landed in a place like this that does essentially sell itself. It makes my job a whole lot easier than being at a location without these amazing aesthetics.
Glen
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Glen 1/17/2017 8:53pm
1/17/2017 8:53pm
I sell cocaine and cocaine accessories
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Glen 1/17/2017 8:54pm
1/17/2017 8:54pm
j/k, IT sysadmin for a fashion company
TXDirt
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TXDirt 1/18/2017 1:18pm
1/18/2017 1:18pm
Director of IT for an oil and gas exploration company.
anniebertmojo
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anniebertmojo 1/18/2017 7:40pm
1/18/2017 7:40pm
anniebertmojo wrote:
One of the 9 USA based AMG Driving Academy Performance instructors. There's apox 55 AMG Performance instructors world wide. A lot of travel, great race tracks...
One of the 9 USA based AMG Driving Academy Performance instructors. There's apox 55 AMG Performance instructors world wide. A lot of travel, great race tracks and I get to meet tons of really interesting people.


snackfedbear wrote:
Awe, man. Now THAT'S an awesome job. How did you get into that position?
the line was long and distinguished who's rear end I had to kiss lol...

in all seriousness been working in the auto racing world for ages as a driver coach when I wasn't racing. The opportunity came up 6 years ago and I jumped on it. Haven't looked back.



























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anniebertmojo 1/18/2017 7:42pm
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rompin87 wrote:
I work for a company called Alcon in the UK. Although I'm sure there is also a US branch of this company. We make brake discs/calipers...
I work for a company called Alcon in the UK. Although I'm sure there is also a US branch of this company. We make brake discs/calipers that are used the world round. Teams in nascar, Dakar, le mans, world rally etc use our products. Best job I've ever had. It really means something making a part that's going out to the US/rest of the world that is going to make a difference in a world wide championship. Been an engineer all my life and this is what I love.
Phill Stubbs is the President of Alcon North America. I'll see him next week at Daytona for the Rolex 24 I'm sure. Great stuff you guys produce.
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agn5009 1/18/2017 10:01pm
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Police officer. Not as cool as most guys jobs in here, but I enjoy it.
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Moens_Andy 1/19/2017 5:13pm
1/19/2017 5:13pm
Ive traded my old job as a project manager in general construction for a role as Head project manager in road construction. And i've been contacted by a car company today to possibly be the Head Project manager for all there new shops they will start building Worldwide or renovate old existing shops to newer and better standards.

Although that job sounds super interesting it depends if they will pay enough and if they are paying the relocation and school for the kids.
Mini Elsinore
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Mini Elsinore 1/19/2017 5:33pm
1/19/2017 5:33pm
agn5009 wrote:
Police officer. Not as cool as most guys jobs in here, but I enjoy it.
Don't sell yourself short. You have a damn important job. Be safe, brother.
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Moens_Andy 1/19/2017 5:57pm
1/19/2017 5:57pm
agn5009 wrote:
Police officer. Not as cool as most guys jobs in here, but I enjoy it.
Not as cool? You're joking right I've never seen a kid that wanted to come with me for a day to work but i have known several that wanted to ride in the cop car and play with the siren and stuff like that Kids look up to you guys and although i'm not a huge fan of cops ( when i'm speeding ) i do appreciate your service and that of other officers.
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JPT 1/19/2017 5:57pm
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Retired.
Shawn142
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Shawn142 1/20/2017 7:37pm
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I build launch pads for rockets. Specifically I'm a toolmaker/metrology tech/field machinist for SpaceX ground support equipment launch group. Currently working on the rebuild of 39A which is the historic NASA pad most of the Apollo and shuttle missions launched from.
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rrjr 1/20/2017 8:20pm
1/20/2017 8:20pm
sumdood wrote:
I don't know but it appears that maybe I should go into the T-shirt business .:laugh: I can make a post before the next run of...
I don't know but it appears that maybe I should go into the T-shirt business .Laughing I can make a post before the next run of shirts. Not sure what the rules are for selling stuff in here...
Poolio is that you?

As long as you own the copyright to your logo you'll be good to go on Vital.
That is of course unless RandyS finds out about it. Then you're screwed.
Moens_Andy 1/21/2017 10:52am
1/21/2017 10:52am
TXDirt wrote:
Director of IT for an oil and gas exploration company.
IT the only job a foreigner could apply to and actually have a chance because they do provide visa sponsorship in IT
Sully
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Sully 1/21/2017 11:23pm
1/21/2017 11:23pm
I'm a Public Affairs Specialist with Navy Morale Welfare and Recreation in Yokosuka, Japan. My job is basically a cross of PR, marketing, photography, writing and editing. All-in-all, it's pretty fun, but I'm looking to get back to the states and move on to something else.

Reading the Moto page, I have to say that I'm surprised there aren't more doctors and TV production folks on this site, given all the advice being thrown out in those two fields lately.
kzizok
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kzizok 1/21/2017 11:54pm
1/21/2017 11:54pm Edited Date/Time 1/22/2017 12:03am
I own a car wash, even though I dont own it.
When we are slow, I cant seem to make up my mind between 2 options that help pass the time. Its a constant battle, but it doesnt really matter.

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