4:50 a.m. The Wakeup Process – For me, this is the most difficult part of the day. I turn off my alarm but continue to lie in bed for an extra couple of minutes until the idea of the galley running out of coffee launches my eyes open. I get…
Anna Ramirez graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. She was an active student throughout her time at Missouri S&T which led to her participation in the 2019 IADC World Drilling Conference as a member of a panel session focused on recruiting, developing and retaining the millennial workforce. Shortly thereafter, she started with a major oilfield service company as a field engineer trainee, later becoming a field engineer. Ramirez is currently based out of Houston, Texas, and mainly works in the Gulf of Mexico.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.