Hello, what would be the best way to enter into Oil and Gas? I have 3 exams done towards my 2nd Class. I am currently working in a pulp mill and would eventually like to get hours towards my 1st Class, but can only do that if my company hires me as a shift engineer. Right now I'm working as a field engineer with my 3rd. So, this only helps me get my second class. I'm 45 I don't want to wait a bazillion years to get my 1st (It's a union environment, except for supervisory positions).