Rule #1: Be a Good Roommate
Living at the work site is not the same as a hotel. Clean up after yourself and be considerate; no one else will do it for you.
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Daniel Marquez
Jun 26, 20203 min read
Hand Safety: Four Simple Steps to Avoid Injury
Hand safety is one of the prevalent topics during pre-tour meetings. Identify, risk assess, select, wear are simple steps to avoid injury.
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Daniel Marquez
Jul 19, 20183 min read
Versatility: How You Can Stand Out
When candidates abound, you do not want to be "one of the many" if you hope to be picked. Much like products at a store, you have to...
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Daniel Marquez
Jun 28, 20183 min read
"Dirty" Hands Lead to Trust
When faced with a situation that requires extra effort to go out of our way, there are those who say "that is not my job" and expect...
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Daniel Marquez
Jun 19, 20183 min read
Redefining the Competency Formula
True competency may seem to be an ethereal concept that changes depending on who you ask. Most will tell you what makes a person...
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Daniel Marquez
Jun 13, 20184 min read
"The Ghost in the Machine"
Sometimes the seemingly "stupid questions" are the ones that hold the key to solving the most puzzling mysteries. So don't ever be...
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Protofron
Jun 5, 20183 min read
Reshaping the O&G Body of Knowledge
Whether you agree on what the contributing factors are, there is no denying that the Oil and Gas (O&G) Industry workforce is approaching...
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Daniel Marquez
Dec 12, 20173 min read
Implementing Safety = f (Quality)
Saying you care about something is meaningless unless you show it with your actions and behavior.  So the next time someone says "we care...
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Daniel Marquez
Oct 10, 20173 min read
Pinpointing the Root of the Problem
"My system did what it was told to do. Go talk to the other vendors" is not the answer you expect to hear from your suppliers when...
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Daniel Marquez
Oct 2, 20173 min read
What Can Be Achieved With A Common Goal
Even if your team has successfully executed and delivered similar services in a consistent manner, there is always room for improvement. ...
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Daniel Marquez
Sep 27, 20173 min read
I Violated the First Tenet of Troubleshooting: Failed to Isolate The Problem
The first step in learning from mistakes is recognizing that you made one. I learned a valuable lesson early in my career: you cannot...
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Daniel Marquez
Sep 26, 20173 min read
There is no shame in saying "I don't know."
You know what happens when you assume... Showing humility by acknowledging you do not know all the answers up front but you are willing...
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Daniel Marquez
Sep 20, 20172 min read
When a Certified Quality Process Falls Short
Having a "certificate" does not guarantee the end product or service is fit-for-purpose. In order to ensure the quality of a deliverable...
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Daniel Marquez
Sep 12, 20172 min read
IV&V Ensures Return on Investment; Both for You and Your Customers
When R&D, Qualification, or Internal Testing are shortened to save development time, the resulting product is likely destined to fail. A...
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Daniel Marquez
Sep 3, 20172 min read
"Oops!" has no place in Engineering
Competent engineers rely on their knowledge, experience, diligence, and deductive reasoning to make decisions. When either is missing, a...
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Daniel Marquez
Sep 2, 20173 min read
Total Organizational Dysfunction
Interfaces are not limited to equipment. Inter-departmental dysfunctions can have a hugely detrimental impact to your operation. It's...
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