Episode 16: Kallin Kurtz

Today, we have the Vice President of Manufacturing Technology at TechnipFMC, Kallin Kurtz, here to talk to us about automation for the now (and the future!), the biggest challenges facing the oil and gas industry, and stopping to smell the roses! This episode dives into his role at TechnipFMC and the services that they offer, before we get down to brass tacks on things like the labor shortage, the challenge of interacting with people from all over the world, and his top KPIs: delivery, cost, and safety. You'll hear how safety protocols have improved in the industry over time, and the biggest challenges TechnipFMC faces in keeping production flowing consistently and successfully. We also touch on the future of the industry, and Kallin shares some insight into renewable energy technology and the specific energy initiatives that they are implementing at their plants to work with their respective locations. Finally, you'll hear the top advice that he has regarding how you can grow yourself as a leader, and how his open-door policy is key to the success of him and his team!