Do you want workforce solutions for oil and gas that will help you reduce labour costs and reliance on external contractors?
Blue Tongue can help.
What We Provide As Part of Our Oil and Gas Program
Electrician to Electrical Instrumentation Technician Upskill Program
Blue Tongue offers an Advanced Group Training program to upskill qualified Electricians to become Electrical Instrumentation Technicians. We built this program with the specific needs of the oil and gas industry in mind, with practical training on equipment that is specific to our Clients’ business. After the initial formal training period with one of our trusted training providers, Blue Tongue then manages the transition to site so employees can commence working for our Clients, and we continue to manage the employees’ career path.
Blue Tongue has reinvented the way to solve critical Electrical Instrumentation Technician skills shortages in the oil and gas industry.
- We work closely with oil and gas Clients to plan, design, and project manage a custom, innovative Program addressing long-term, critical Electrical Instrumentation Technician workforce challenges.
- We invest significant funds ensuring technicians are up to date with industry standards and skills before they start with our oil and gas Clients.
- We undertake extensive market research and testing with candidates before inviting them to join our Programs, ensuring they are the right fit for our oil and gas Clients.
- We have tested and honed our Programs over decades, ensuring that our partner oil and gas Clients get unrivaled results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Blue Tongue helps reduce reliance on external subcontractors in the oil and gas sector by providing long-term, sustainable workforce solutions. Through our expertise in designing tailored Programs, we address the specific needs of oil and gas clients, ensuring they have a skilled and loyal workforce. We invest time and resources into each project, making us a true commercial risk partner. Our focus on workforce retention, loyalty, and culture means that clients can transition from costly subcontractors to a more efficient and dedicated team, driving consistent performance and long-term growth.
Blue Tongue improves workforce retention and culture in oil and gas businesses by addressing the root causes of high turnover and reliance on subcontractors. With two decades of experience in workforce skills and training, we focus on upskilling and reskilling technicians, providing them with clear pathways for career development. This investment in employee growth not only enhances their capabilities but also fosters loyalty, resulting in retention rates of 93%.
Unlike recruitment or labour hire, we offer strategic, long-term solutions that reduce dependency on external contractors, lower labour costs, and strengthen company culture. We help you build a more engaged, skilled, and dedicated team, leading to improved productivity and stronger workplace morale.
Blue Tongue’s Advanced Group Training Program addresses skills gaps in the oil and gas workforce by offering tailored, long-term solutions that reduce reliance on external subcontractors. We work closely with Canadian oil and gas clients to design specific training programs that meet the unique needs of their workforce, particularly in critical areas like Electrical Instrumentation Technicians.
Our approach goes beyond traditional training by co-investing in the success of each project, ensuring that both the company and the workforce thrive. This results in reduced labour costs, stronger workforce retention, and improved loyalty and culture. With decades of experience in solving workforce challenges, Blue Tongue helps businesses build a skilled, sustainable workforce while minimizing risk and enhancing overall productivity.
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