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Quotes from President's Message
Reg MacDonald President / CEO
*Predator Drilling
Inc. in Partnership with MDS Provides Employment Opportunities for MDS
Students and Alumni*
Predator
Drilling Inc. is currently hiring for the busy winter season. Maritime
Drilling Schools Limited offers the training and knowledge necessary to
start a career in the Oil & Gas Industry. Predator is an employee
focused company who sees your employment as more than a job, we see it
as a career. We are looking for resumes from qualified candidates who
are eager to pursue a career with Predator Drilling during the 2011-2012
season.
More on
this partnership can be read in the testimonial section along with other
student and contractor testimonials.
*High Arctic Energy
Services in Partnership with MDS Provides Employment Opportunities for
MDS Students and Alumn*i
High Arctic Energy Services approached MDS August 09,
2011 to establish a partnership and recognizes that the training
we offer fully prepares students with the skill and knowledge for an
entry level position and enhances their ability to perform their job
duties safely and efficiently in the upstream oil & gas industry.
As long as they have vacant positions available,
they are very interested in
offering our candidates, who are trained and meet their pre requisites a
career in the oil patch in Alberta or elsewhere they operate as they are
desperate for placements.
The normal process for hiring is to
obtain individuals with at least 6 months plus, oil field experience,
however that is not happening. Due to their continuous growth,
they have decided to start, what they call a "RED HAT
PROGRAM" to MDS students. You
can read about this opportunity in the testimonials.
More on
this partnership can be read in the testimonial section along with other
student and contractor testimonials.
*Calmena Energy
Services in Partnership with MDS Provides Employment Opportunities for
MDS Students and Alumni*
Calmena
Energy Services contacted Maritime Drilling Schools Limited August 08,
2011 to provide job opportunities for MDS graduates and Alumni. Calmena
offers a wide range of services in the oil & gas industry which follows:
Well
Construction Engineering and Planning, Contract Drilling, Directional
Drilling, Wireline Technologies, Micro Seismic, Frac Fluids
Management and Equipment Rentals. Calmena operates in Canada,
United States, South America, Middle East and North Africa.
More on
this partnership can be read in the testimonial section along with other
student and contractor testimonials.
*Savanna Energy in
Partnership with MDS Provides Employment Opportunities for MDS Students
and Alumni*
In
October, 2010 Savanna Energy Corp
contacted
Maritime Drilling Schools Limited to form a partnership to provide
employment opportunities for MDS students. Savanna Energy Corp. is a
drilling and well servicing company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
Their rigs in Canada work primarily in Alberta, British Columbia and
Saskatchewan and their operations are expanding not only in Canada but
also in Australia, United States, and potentially, throughout the
Asia-Pacific region. Savanna Energy Corp has over 150 drilling and
service rigs operating globally.
Savanna offers its employees
a comprehensive benefits package which includes Paid Time Off, Dental
and Health Care, Life Insurance, Education Assistance, Health & Wellness
Program and a confidential Employee Assistance Program. Employees are
also eligible for an RRSP contribution plan. One of the many advantages
of working for Savanna is that all their employees are entitled to
benefits from day one of their employment.
More on
this partnership can be read in the testimonial section along with other
student and contractor testimonials.
We
provide the only industry accreditations east of Alberta and recognized
world wide. Students are registered in a data base in Houston,
Texas for validation to employers. Employers in the industry will
be reassured our students have been trained through a accreditation
process reviewed by a board of industry directors.
Read on and come grow
with us as we help train the general public, trades persons, university
students, general labourers, military and men & women of all cultures
for present and future oilfield jobs. As this industry is becoming more
automated and less labour intensive e.g. computer automated robotics.
Future generation rigs provide equal opportunities for men and women.
Maritime Drilling
Schools Limited is a registered accredited Post Secondary Private Career
College Registration No. PCC2011-40 with the Province of Nova Scotia
Labour and Advanced Education and
with full Industry accredited courses through the (IADC) International
Association of Drilling Contractors.
List of Federal (HRSDC) Certified Institutions - Maritime Drilling Schools
Limited is certified by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada as a
designated educational institute File #7009/4220. Students Tuition and
education and books are
income tax deductible in Canada. All students are exempt from paying (GST)Goods
and Services Tax / (HST)Harmonized Sales Tax.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and the Oil and Gas Industry supports
Pre Employment Training programs through their sector council. The
sector council (PHRCC) Petroleum Human Resource Council of Canada was
established to deal with a labour shortage with in the industry through
training and retention strategies.
Funding maybe available for Canadian Citizens who qualify through the Federal /
Provincial Labour Market Development Service (HRSDC).
"...Maritime Drilling Schools Limited is a global
leader
in training for the oil & gas
and mining industry..."
"Our students are found working in the United
States, Canada,
United Kingdom,
South
America, West Africa, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Australia, Far East
..."
Our
students are working with more than 100 drilling contractors around the
world and creating a worldwide web of resources.
We
are now experiencing an Oil Boom around the World. Canada is busy
in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Some Activity
in Eastern Canada both land and offshore. The United States are
experiencing booms in North Dakota Bakken Oil Deposit, Montana, Ohio
Utica Source Rock and the Marcellus which runs from Ontario to
Tennessee, Colorado, Wyoming and new
technology drilling in East Texas Permian Basin and
the Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas. Offshore Drilling
in the US has increased as well and expect the deep water drilling to
increase as new regulations and equipment restore confidence.
Opportunities around the globe are available to those wanting to
experience the international activity.
Compare time, tickets, cost and results with us, other institutes,
universities and trades:
University -
4 years
up to $100,000 for tuition, and accommodations
Apprenticeship Trades -
Up to 4
years $80,000 for tuition,
and accommodations
Our
program -
20 days
12 industry certifications $5000 for tuition,
school and accommodations
with starting wages in Canada starting at $2808.00- $3057.00
per week. Most university and apprenticeship trades make less but
with training from MDS less time training and big money starting out
with opportunities to travel the world at the expense of the employer.
Smart Sense: for potential University and Trade Apprentices
MDS
students can make enough money in their first year on a drilling
rig to pay for a University or Apprenticeship Trade. My opinion,
if you rather the above working a rig is the best way to make big money,
get educated and have an opportunity to seek out a job for when you are
finished !!!
Looking
at the past and future of this industry, this is the best time ever to
train for this industry as the opportunities for employment and
promotions are at its highest!!!
Once
students complete our program we provide a world wide list of drilling
contractors along with contact information. In addition, Maritime
Drilling Schools Limited is contacted regularly from employers for
access to our students. Students
should not pay recruiting
agencies for employment or wage reduction for services. In Canada most
drilling contractors in Alberta run orientations twice a week. Employers
normally provide medicals to potential employee's prior to
employment. The majority of land drilling contractors are located
in Nisku, Alberta and located 10 minutes from the Edmonton airport.
"...a comprehensive training program that is tailored specifically for the drilling
industry..."
Since our
inception of May 2000
the training our students received has well paid off with
no
serious injuries or fatalities
accounted for and students reaching their goals by working hard and safe
and becoming great managers in the oil & gas business. We have
students making well over $150,000 to $300,000 a year incomes.
We at Maritime Drilling Schools are meeting our mandate as well as
accomplishing our mission to be the best at what we do. Our goal
is to see our students be the best in the industry
by working safe and efficiently
to protect themselves and others working along side them. As well,
provide you with the knowledge and tools to advance
forward in this industry with confidence and skill to achieve
your own
goals much faster.
"Our president strongly believes that if you want it bad enough
you'll get it. You can start paying yourself sooner rather than later.
Being prepared and equipped prior to entering this field is the best
choice and don't wait to beat the rush!!!"
With the
rebound of
higher prices of oil & gas and
minerals
as well as the
present and future demands
of these resources, should have you looking to further your career in these industries. Another
issue is
the baby boomers,
which the oil & gas and mining industry is already experiencing as their
key employees are ready for retirement and no personnel to replace them
with. In short, now is the time for training with
greater
opportunities for those seeking a rewarding career
and looking to advance forward.
"...Professional training in Drilling Technology will help you acquire the knowledge and management skills to advance further in
your career..."
Financial Assistance E.I.
Employment Insurance:
Skills Development Training funds may be available for Canadian
residence under the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) with your
province. This service is provided through a signed agreement with the
(HRSDC)Federal and Provincial Governments.
Some of our Students
choose a Line of Credit from their local bank to fund the program or
utilize their visa for training funds.
Reginald MacDonald
President & CEO
-- READ MORE --
Maritime
Drilling Schools Credentials
Our Programs
("NEW") 10
Day Drilling Operations Program for Land and Offshore Drilling Rigs.
Click cursor here for full outline
20 Day Pre-Employment Floorman (Roughneck) Training
that will include the following certifications:
The 20 day course of instruction in Pre
Employment Floorman (Roughneck) Training will consist of drilling
programs, hands-on rig training and industry safety programs.
Life skills and job readiness will also be included during the
program.
Students will be responsible to bring hardhats, safety
glasses, coveralls, steel toed boots and gloves for the hands-on
aspect of training.
Program Cost: CDN $4200.00 which includes
registration, books and tuition. Students can also have access
to accommodations for the 20 day period at a cost of CDN $800.00 Students will also have access to a world class state
of the art fitness training centre for an additional fee of CDN $
50.00
CLICK
HERE FOR FULL DETAILED OUTLINE
Industrial Safety Courses can be taken separately.
For
more information call toll free @ 1-866-807-3960
For
more details please click cursor on program above or contact the administrative
office.
(Professional
Training Distance
Learning Course)
Drilling Technology
Program
(Levels I, II & III)
The
following course is designed to advance a student forward with an
in-depth knowledge of drilling practices within the upstream drilling
industry. Program is designed for a student to complete the program
at their own pace allowing them time for work and family values.
Instruction of
levels I, II, & III the student receives a text book for each level containing assigned
reading and sets of objective questions to be answered and mailed in for
grading. Questions will be corrected and sent back to the student with the
passing grade. Upon completion of all three levels, students are required to write a final exam based on the
information of study.
Level
I (Segment l): Introduction to Drilling Operations
Level
II (Segment
II): Scheduled Drilling Operations
Level
III (Segment
III): Advanced Drilling Operations
For
more information call toll free @ 1-866-807-3960
International Student Enrolment Information
Please click your
cursor on here or above sentence for more information on enrolment.Reg
MacDonald
CEO on
Rig tour with 35 Aboriginals from across Alberta during a recent
training program delivered at the Bear Training Centre in Spring
Brook, Alberta.
Maritime Drilling Schools train Metis Nation from British Columbia.
Course was sponsored by Encana Corp., MHRDA, and Service Canada. Attending graduation were
Catherine Pennington Encana Corp, Bruce Dumont, Minister responsible
for Culture, David R. Hodgson, Minister responsible for
Natural Resources and Adrian Lachance Owner Bear Training Centre.
MDS
signs partnerships in Niger Delta, Delta state Nigeria
MDS signs partnership with Warri
South West Local Government of Delta State,
Nigeria, in conjunction with the State Government
to provide an international training institution
overseas for a projected amnesty programme slated for the Niger Delta on the
West Africa Region. Niger Delta, Delta State is the richest oil & gas state in
Nigeria. Below are the signings and meetings
with Dr. Emmanuel Uduanghan, Governor of
the Delta State Government, Dr. Uduanghan is working
towards peace in the Niger Delta region by developing a plan with the Federal
Government to train the people for future prosperity. Engr. Gbesimi D.
Akperi, Special Adviser to the State
Governor - His Execellency, Chief J. O. Ibori on
Petroleum Matters, Hon. David Tonwe, Chairman - WSWLG,
Hon. Daniel Omayone Mayuku - Representative of WSWLG
at the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr.
Henry Aboyewa Erikowa- MDS Nigerian Co-ordinator and
Consultant to WSWLG, Dr. Daniel Obaro and
Greg Bates. Also while in Nigeria, MDS was approached to provide
expertise in other business matters to develop Western relationships with
Western companies with regards to the Nigerian State business development.
While in attendance at the induction
ceremonies of the Secretary to the Chairman,
WSWLG at Ogbe-ljoh, the Council's headquarters,
His Royal Highness, Oduwor 11, The Pere of
Ogbe - ljoh named Mr. Reg MacDonald, President/CEO of
MDS, Nigerian Ambassador to the Western World.
Reg MacDonald President CEO of Maritime Drilling
Schools meets with Companies in Doha QATAR, Abu Dhabi and Dubai
while on a World Trade Centre trade show in QATAR. During his trip
he was assisted with the expertise of Simone Jucker Executive
Director of Edu Nova Gulf Region.
Reg MacDonald was invited on business meetings in Abu
Dhabi with Zadco ( Zakum Development Company) Oil Company, Abu Dhabi
National Oil Company-U.A.E (ADNOC) and United Eastern Group. Shown
below is Chairman / CEO H.E. Ali Mohammed Al Shorafa.
While on business in Doha, Qatar, Reg MacDonald President CEO
of Maritime Drilling Schools Ltd. was invited for business meetings with Dr. Jaber Al-Marri Founder, Chairman and CEO of (AIPC) and
Abdul Kader El-Refaei of (AIPC) Arabian International Petroleum
Corp. Dr. Al-Marri was also Vice Chairman & Managing Director-Qatar
Petroleum, Chairman, Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO)- Chairman,
Qatar Liquefied Natural Gas Company (QatarGas)- Chairman, Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company (RasGas) Chairman &
Founder-Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC). As former
vice-chairman and managing director of Qatar Petroleum and chairman
of Qatar Gas and Ras Gas LNG companies, he presided over $15 billion
US worth of petroleum investments in his home country of Qatar,
located on the west shore of the Persian Gulf. “Canadian companies
should have a presence in the Middle East,” he admonishes. “There
are a lot of huge projects in upstream, downstream, LNG and
petrochemical underway where Canadian companies could play a big
role.”
Meetings with Petroleum Advisors for the Government
administrative system of the State under His Majesty Sultan Qaboos
bin Said Al Said consists of the Diwan of Royal Court, the Ministry
of Palace Office, the Cabinet of Ministers and Secretariat of the
Cabinet, the Specialised Councils, the Governorate of Muscat, the
Governorate of Dhofar and the Council of Oman (Majlis Oman).
Reg MacDonald CEO meets with corporate staff of
Cupet, CubaPetroleo with regards to training staff for future Cuban
drilling activity along Cuban coastline.
Precision Drilling, the largest drilling
contractor in Canada carried out a job fair at Maritime Drilling
Schools in the summer of 2006 hiring students for the up coming
season. Below are photos of the session.
Below is the construction of Maritime Drilling
Schools drilling rig that is being used for some of the hands
- on portion of the Roughneck Training. MDS would like to
thank Trinidad Drilling, Ensign Drilling, A.W.LEIL Cranes &
Equipment for its generosity.
Maritime Drilling Schools Limited in conjunction
with the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce receives a business
excellence award from the Nova Scotia Business Inc. Below accepting
the award is Reg MacDonald President CEO and Colin MacDonald Safety
& Training Manager. Reg MacDonald was also nominated for
the 2002 Ernest & Young , The Worlds Business Award " Entrepreneur
of the Year" sponsored by Ernest & Young, NASDAQ, Global TV,
National Post, La Presse and CBC (RDI).
Reg
MacDonald Meets Pakistan Prime Ministers While on Work-tour & Visit to
Pakistan and India
While
on visiting, Reg MacDonald met Pakistan's Prime Ministers Muhammad Khan
Junejo, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and daughter Benazir Bhutto. Pictures
below were taken on the first offshore oilwell in Pakistan's Gulf of Oman.
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