When Nozomi Networks’ Chris Grove first arrived in the operational technologies sector six years ago—after more than two decades in cybersecurity overall—and he found a lack of knowledge/interest from companies about the security risks involved in connecting their OT (operational technology) devices to networks. “When we would go to customers [on sales calls] it was […]
Create a Climate of Truth
As promised, I want to talk about the Brutal Facts of Leadership. Often, your HR lady is the one that brings you those brutal facts regarding employees’ desires, and more often, than your managers bring you hard-to-hear information. In Chapter 5 of Good to Great, author Jim Collins addresses the need for leaders to be […]
For the Common Defense
Any month is a good month for celebrating our men and women in uniform, but the month of July, with its prevailing mood of patriotism, makes this an especially fitting month. On past occasions, PB Oil and Gas Magazine has celebrated the lives of military veterans working in oil and gas jobs in our region. […]
Pinpoint the cause of operational issues and remedy them before they occur
Avoid unplanned downtime that compromises system performance and productivity Unexpected downtime cuts into production and profits, and it remains a perennial challenge for operators. As gathering systems, production equipment, and facilities handle ever-increasing throughput, operational issues can crop up more frequently—and also leave greater production volumes at stake. To minimize the effects of lost production, […]
Energized: Women Find a Place in Energy
Women have found work in oil and gas from that industry’s beginnings, but through that long history, and even to this day, the oil and gas industry has been a predominantly male-occupied, male-driven industry. The Permian Basin is no exception. But things are slowly changing, and recent trends have something to do with that. Meanwhile, […]
Speaking of Safety
Greetings! Welcome to another installment of this month’s safety column! One extremely important facet of safety is effective communication. This topic is one of the most important areas of concentration for someone in a safety position, and yet it is often overlooked. When I was in junior high, high school, and college, for some reason […]
Mister Sandman
Amid the shifting landscape of the oil patch over the last two-plus years, completions have been among the sectors most buffeted by the changes. And frac sand is right in the middle of the storm. Frac sand suppliers have re-engineered, refocused, and reduced, only to quickly begin ramping back up as demand shot up in […]
If You Want to Go Places, Seat Assignments are Critical
This month I want to address the idea of getting the Right People in the Right Seat on the Bus. However, before I get started, and my reader may drift off, I will begin by highlighting a new resource to assist your organization with Human Resources (HR). I want to tell you about a fantastic […]
Building Momentum
In 2020 and the first half of 2021, finding work was the biggest problem in the oil patch. Now, finding workers is a greater challenge, but longtime firms like Saulsbury Industries are holding their own as the construction field roars back to life. Jeremy Nelson, vice president of operations for Saulsbury Industries, said the company […]
Steering Success in the World of Women in Energy
by Katerina Jones There are countless articles published on the importance and value of mentorship, and we saw this idea cited often during Women’s History Month in March. Many writers stress the fact that mentorship is especially critical for professional women in the workforce. For professional women in a male-dominated industry such as […]
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