Why Midstream Contract Personnel Need to Match the Work Not Just the Job Title
A job title tells you a lot about a person's role, but the demands of midstream work can vary from one assignment to another. The facility, equipment, project phase, and working conditions can all influence the experience a contractor needs. In this post, we look at what to consider when matching midstream contract personnel to the work.
The Same Role Can Look Different Across Assignments
Two companies may need the same type of worker but have very different expectations for the role. An operator at a gas processing facility, for example, may work with different systems and processes than one supporting a pipeline or storage terminal.
The job title tells us the position, but the assignment tells us what the person will do. As part of our oilfield staffing solutions, we consider those differences when selecting midstream contract personnel by looking for experience that aligns with the responsibilities of the specific assignment.
Facility Experience Can Make a Big Difference
Every midstream facility has its own combination of equipment, processes, procedures, and operating requirements. Experience in a similar environment can give contract personnel a useful head start when they arrive on site.
That does not mean a worker needs to have worked at the exact same type of facility before. What matters is whether their background gives them experience that relates to the systems, processes, and conditions they are likely to encounter.
Project Phase Changes Workforce Requirements
The people you need at one stage of a project may not be the people you need at the next. For example, construction can call for specific technical and field experience, while commissioning brings a different set of responsibilities.
That is why it helps to consider the project’s current status when requesting midstream contract personnel. Someone with the right experience for an installation phase may not be the best fit for a role focused on ongoing operations.
Relevant Experience Can Reduce the Learning Curve
People with relevant experience can adjust to new assignments more quickly. Familiarity with similar equipment, processes or operating conditions can give personnel a better understanding of what the work requires before they arrive on site.
That experience can help midstream contract personnel become productive sooner, which is valuable when a project has a tight schedule. For us as a workforce provider, relevant experience is therefore an important part of determining whether personnel are suited to a particular assignment.
Ready to Match Midstream Contract Personnel to the Work?
Knock Out Energy can help you find contract personnel whose experience fits the specific demands of your midstream project. We consider the assignment, facility, project phase, and working conditions to help you build a workforce suited to the work ahead. Contact us to discuss your midstream personnel needs.
