Energy Workforce of Tomorrow

 In this follow-on episode, Jason and Robin discuss the role of data and AI in drilling operations. They explore the value of data in improving drilling efficiency and reducing non-productive time and the importance of data quality and consistency, as well as the need for collaboration between operators, contractors, and OEMs. Robin highlights the role […]

This episode of Energy Workforce of Tomorrow is all about drilling with Robin MacMillan. The conversation explores the importance of data in drilling and how it has always been a crucial aspect of the process. Robin shares his experience as a mud logger and explains the role of interpreting data from various signals and sensors. […]

A discussion about plans for a new career and technical education facility in Odessa, Texas, funded by an \$80 million bond with the Ector County ISD. The facility aims to provide better education and training opportunities for students, particularly in the energy sector. It will offer hands-on experience in areas such as welding, drilling rigs, […]

In this episode, Jason Duff and Nina DeRosha discuss the concept of allyship and its importance in creating inclusive workplaces. They define allyship as actions, behaviors, and practices that support, amplify, and advocate for individuals who don\’t belong to the same social identities as oneself. They emphasize the need for allies to listen and understand […]

In this episode, Jason Duff and Paula Elliott discuss the importance of talent and transformation in the oil and gas industry. They explore the challenges of the energy transition and the growing demand for talent in clean energy. They also highlight the need for workforce planning and skills-based organizations. The conversation touches on attracting and […]

Jason Duff’s Special University VIP cohost Ashley Sokol and I speak with Olivia Nau and Evan Crocker all from Western Colorado University speak live from NAPE 2024 on their experience at NAPE, what they are studying at Western, expectations of the industry and some great input from the next leaders of our Energy industry which […]

Security is a key function as we drive further into this digital age – but is it getting enough oxygen? In this episode, your hosts Jason Duff and Robin McMillan discuss the current state of cybersecurity in the energy industry. They explore topics such as enhancing digital transformation, the impact of digitalization and acquisitions, the […]

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Brian Woodward introduce our new cohost and IBMer Paula Elliott and speak to David Decuir, CEO and Founder of iCAN Technologies about upskilling your workforce using AI tools they have developed for a more agile and efficient approach versus traditional training content generation. ICAN’s solution allows SMEs […]

Six months left to graduate then the Corporate World beckons….in thisconversation, Anastasia and I discuss various topics related to thefuture of the workforce. A fun father, daughter podcast at comparisons and some scarysimilarities. We explore career choices, the importance of experience, job profiles,and resumes. We also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on work and thetransition […]

In this episode your hosts Jim and Jason speak with Hunter Bankston (CEO), Brad Arnett (CTO) and Michael Sponholz (COO ) of ECKO 360 , a Louisiana based company specializing in data capture, process and delivery of digital documentation with UAV visual inspection and reality capture services. The conversation explores the challenges of documentation in […]

In this episode I intro Mark Hall as a new cohost and we speak with David Borowski, a senior advisor of West Monroe around the current state of outsourcing in Oil & Gas and the challenges of value based contracts We explore the factors that influence successful relationships and the cost of choosing the wrong […]

In this episode, host Jason Duff discusses the impact of social media and AI on the energy workforce of tomorrow with his guests, Anastasia Willison Duff and Gabriel Ini. They explore the current use of social media platforms, the challenges of using younger people for social media roles, and the role of algorithms in social […]

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Your IBM show hosts, Brian, Neil, Robin, Jim and I review 2023 and look forward in 2024 around subjects of O&G business and what impact they play and how the people aspects will change- AI, carbon capture, new staffing – university as well as under privileged and minority focus, geopolitical 2024, COP28 to name a […]

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Brian Woodward welcome back our experienced Oil & Gas recruitment process outsourcer Emily Fantin who brought Scott Strzyzykowski, a fellow recruitment process expert along who has deep industrial knowledge of the Oil & Gas talent market at all levels. We cover a wide spectrum from Scott’s view […]

In this episode our host Brian Woodward is live at the Houston Community College’s Material Science and Smart Manufacturing Center of Excellence. Brian talks with the panelist from leading manufacturing focused companies who gave over 250 student words of encouragement, coaching and guidance on how to jump start their careers with the exciting opportunities that […]

In this episode our hosts Neil Syme and Jason Duff talk with Leah Allen, Leslie Parke, and Stacy Agar all from the Biology and Chemistry fields. We discuss what companies, governments and employees need to consider in the workplace when it comes to avoiding infectious diseases. We discuss the good practice that needs to be […]

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Neil Syme talk with a new special co-host Kevin Johnson and Robin MacMillan, SPE Board Technical Director of Drilling and now IBM Consulting to drive business in Oil & Gas. Our discussions covered where we are with data today in drilling and mid/upstream, the insight of the […]

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Brian Woodward talk with Emily Fantin, a Recuitment Process Outsource leader who has been delivering these services in the Oil & Gas industry for 15 years. We cover a wide spectrum from what is Recruitment Process Outsourcing, when it works and does not, what’s so special in […]

Robin McMillan joins the IBM team to talk about classic oil and gas roles become useful in the broader energy sector. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmacmillan/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for the OGGN Newsletter here. More from OGGN … Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn […]

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Jim Kocis talk with Veronica Wilde, Head of External Communications for the Energy Management Program at Western Colorado University    100% student placement into the industry, NAPE attendance to max the value of the students, proactive student clubs and elks and turkeys on the fairways…….a passionate view […]

In this episode I give the mic to Jason Miles from Neusdesic to interview Fred Miles, VP Ingenx and also Jason’s father, and I on 10 questions around our experience and energy workforce of tomorrow.  I’ve known both Jason and Fred for 30 yrs both on a personal as well as business level – so […]

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff, Jim Kocis and Brian Woodward talk with Shobhit Varshney and Binoy Damodaran, both Data Analytics experts and leading IBM Consulting’s Generative AI practices in the US market and Industrial Sector.  Using Shobhit’s and Binoy’s wealth of experience we explore GenAI, how it has evolved, what’s right and wrong, […]

In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Neil Syme talk with Kristen Wilkinson, the energy lead for Insight Global recruitment consulting company in London. In this episode we discuss how the recruitment market has evolved through the years.  This includes topics such as diversity, changes in contractor trends, what makes a successful contractor, how […]

In this episode our hosts Brian Woodward and Jason Duff talk with Vish Avasarala, Deep IQ Founder + CEO and Jeff Washburn, DeepIQ VP. In this episode we cover four main topics What is generative AI?   Why is it considered a step change or significantly different than current AI and machine learning? Generative AI impact […]