Why Cutting Training in a Lower-Margin Environment is a Costly Mistake

With the current market volatility and economic uncertainty, many oil & gas companies are looking to tighten their budgets and cut costs. Unfortunately, training programs are often among the first on the chopping block. On the surface, the training budget seems like an easy expense to reduce. In reality, cutting these programs is a short-sighted […]

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Development and Implementation of Procedure Execution Diagrams (PEDs) to Reduce Downtime in Oil and Gas Production

In oil and gas production, every hour a unit is offline incurs significant costs. There is a substantial financial impact associated not only with the lost revenue from halted production, but also with the manpower expenses associated with restarting the unit. Minimizing delays is crucial to reducing these costs. Plant managers can employ meticulous planning, […]

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Halting the Revolving Door: How Effective Training Programs Can Mitigate Employee Turnover in the Oil and Gas Industry

The oil and gas industry (O&G) is no stranger to challenges, given its volatile and high-stakes environment. One persistent and costly issue it faces is employee turnover. In recent years, this sector has witnessed a revolving door of employees leaving in less than five years, perpetuating a continuous cycle of hiring, rehiring, training, and retraining. […]

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Enhancing Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the Oil and Gas Industry

Despite the critical importance of adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for ensuring safety, efficiency, and consistency in daily operations, oil and gas operators occasionally deviate from them. Deviations from SOPs can stem from various factors, including but not limited to inadequate training, lack of motivation, and the prevailing organizational culture. What steps can operators […]

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Becht and PBF Energy: Partners in Training

Here at Becht, we pride ourselves on working collaboratively, partnering with our clients to develop and implement efficient, sustainable, and fit-for-purpose solutions. As with most sectors, employee retention has become a big issue in the oil and gas industry following the pandemic’s Great Retirement and Great Resignation. As exiting employees take their experience and knowledge […]

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2024 in Review: Elevating Training Excellence in a Technical World

As the year winds down, it’s a good time to reflect on the evolution of training and workforce development in technical industries. This year has been a reminder of how vital continuous learning is—not just for meeting today’s demands, but for preparing teams to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Training programs are no longer just […]

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To Flush or Not to Flush: The Importance of Critical Thinking When Troubleshooting Process Deviations

In a chemical processing plant, slurry drums play a vital role in blending powders into a liquid mixture. Accurate density measurement of the slurry is crucial to maintaining product consistency and preventing equipment damage. A density gauge installed on the slurry drum monitors these levels. Recently, a plant faced recurrent issues with high-density readings, leading […]

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Is AI an A+ for Training?

Think back on the education and training you’ve received over your lifetime. We can all pinpoint instructors who elevated our level of understanding, inspiring our curiosity and encouraging us to become excited about the topic at hand. For most of us, these exceptional educational experiences hinged on exceptional instructors – it wasn’t just about what […]

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World Crane and Transport Summit

This October, Becht participated in the annual World Crane and Transport Summit (WCTS). I presented on “Super Heavy Lifting” this year. It was the third time in ten years that I was invited to speak.  The Summit was held in Singapore and John Koo represented Becht with me. It was a great event, attended by […]

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