Human resource needs and development for the gas industry of the future
The natural gas industry will confront many challenges in the 1990s and beyond, one of which is the development of human resources to meet future needs. An efficient, trained work force in this era of environmental concern, high technology, and alternative fuels is essential for the industry to continue to meet the competition and to safely deliver our product and service to all customers. Unfortunately, during this period there will be an increasing shortfall of technical personnel to replace those lost to attrition and a steady decline in the availability of new employees who are able to read, write, and perform simple math. Technological and government developments that will impact the industry and the skill levels needed by the industry employees are reviewed. In-house and external training of professional and nonprofessional personnel and the benefits and disadvantages of selected advanced training methods are discussed. Recommendations are presented that can help improve the training of gas industry employees to meet future needs. 22 refs.
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2008-02-07
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Authors: | Klass, D.L. |
Subject: | energy planning, policy and economy | natural gas | NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY | RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | PERSONNEL | TRAINING | ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY | GOVERNMENT POLICIES | PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL | TECHNOLOGY IMPACTS | INDUSTRY | MANAGEMENT |
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