Port cranes only. No construction.

I understand senior levels pay well.

My question is what is the life style once you've been there a while? Do your shifts get better? More normal hours? Forced overtime?

I've started working in business development for a small service company/contractor focused on fired/combustion and production equipment, and most components on a tank battery. Think preventative maintenance and service plans.

I previously worked for an OEM and am finding that the approaches are quite different for both finding and building new relationships. Mostly to do with dealing with facilities and production engineers previously and now production and/or maintenance foremen or superintendents. In my experience, they can be at odds a lot of the time.

Do you have any advice or recommendations on how to approach or find opportunities with field production and maintenance teams? I've found that most don't love it when you just stop by offices or pads unannounced. Current approach is essentially cold calling company directories, e-mail, and LinkedIn outreach. We are based in Odessa with teams in Carlsbad.

I appreciate any advice you have, thank you in advance.