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Engineering and construction
2010
Since December 2007, the U.S. economy and many sec-
tors of the global economy, experienced one of the worst
recessions on record. And just when we thought we were
out of the woods, we’ve felt the back-to-back global shocks
of first the Euro crisis and now the possible slowdown
in the U.S.’s economic recovery. We’ve tried to manage
our organizations and bottom lines through significant
uncertainty, resulting in two years of work force reduc-
tions, hiring freezes and re-assigned workers. As we’ve suc-
cessfully managed through these sustained pressures, we
finally now have a positive data point that should generate
some cheer: “Exxon Mobil Corp’s second-quarter earnings
jumped 91%, helped by higher commodities prices and a
surge in refining profits and production. Exxon’s smaller
rival, ConocoPhillips, said its second-quarter earnings tri-
pled, while Chevron Corp is expected to post substantially
higher earnings.” WSJ, July 30, 2010.
With confirmation that industry earnings have reached
solid ground, we’ll start seeing stalled projects move for-
ward again. However, as the recovery begins to take shape,
our organizations may not be ready to capitalize on this
opportunity. From a staffing, training and personnel devel-
opment perspective, now’s the time to start preparing for
the recovery. Managers should take this opportunity to
further develop their personnel with incremental training
and personal development investment. Training programs
such as KTI’s Advanced Fired Heater School are useful tools
for cost effectively strengthening technical skill sets in a
rebounding market.
KTI’s program offers comprehensive fired heater training,
from thermal process design to commissioning, over two and
one half days of structured presentations. KTI’s objective is
to train professional attendees in the fundamentals of fired
heater design and auxiliary equipment. The program cov-
ers each step in a project’s life-cycle with a focus on quality
assurance throughout the entire process. In-depth discus-
sion includes many of the key topics which focus on fired
heater technology and innovation. Attendees will complete
the program with a strong understanding of all aspects
of managing a fired heater project, with special emphasis
on operations and maintenance. The cost for this class is a
nominal $250 per attendee—a must attend for the refining
and petrochemical industries.
Despite the depth and severity of the recession, industry
innovation kept advancing. While the recession forced less
competitive suppliers to the sidelines, market dynamics
continued to shape our global supply chain. If you haven’t
been keeping up, it’s time to get caught up. And let’s not
forget an industry concern that was widely shared before
the global recession hit—an aging workforce. While we may
not be attracting young talent like Internet search compa-
nies, we’re just as vital to the global economy. Identifying
and growing talent is critical to sustaining growth and KTI
can help as you seek to further develop your internal staff.
Whether your with an engineering service company or inte-
grated energy producer, it’s time to plan ahead. For more
details on KTI’s Advanced Fired Heater School, go to www.
kticorp.com and learn how additional, specialized training
can boost your team’s productivity.
Contact details:
KTI Corporation
11720 Katy Freeway, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77079
Phone: 281-249-2400
Fax: 281-249-2328
e-mail: sales@kticorp.com
Website: www.kticorp.com
KTI Advanced Fired Heater School, Houston, Texas, United States
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