October Jobs Report Shows Energy Services Employment Holding Steady
11/06/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON — Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its October
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Energy Workforce provides more than 120 meetings throughout the year facilitating face-to-face exposure, best practices, training and networking with customers and peers.
Leading across functions and leading an enterprise require different skills.
EWTC’s 2027 Executive Leadership Programs offer two development paths based on the scope of a leader’s responsibilities:
🔹 Director-Level Leadership: Leading With Influence, Agility & Accountability
Invest in your team's safety and operational readiness with Energy Workforce's SecureWell Certification Program.
Designed to strengthen well control competency and support safe, effective well servicing operations, SecureWell offers specialized training for both field personnel
Understanding a customer’s business is essential to earning—and keeping—their trust.
EWTC’s Sales & Business Development Program returns in 2027 to help professionals strengthen customer relationships, navigate complex sales conversations and identify new opportunities.
Offered
Where could AI solve a practical problem in your business—and who on your team can lead that work?
Limited to 12 participants, Energy Workforce's AI Champions Program helps companies develop internal talent to identify useful applications, build solutions and guide
Where could AI solve a practical problem in your business—and who on your team can lead that work?
Limited to 12 participants, Energy Workforce's AI Champions Program helps companies develop internal talent to identify useful applications, build solutions and guide
Investing in frontline leadership development is an important part of building a strong workforce and retaining talent.
Returning in 2027, is Energy Workforce's Frontline Leadership Program, providing organizations with an opportunity to develop current and emerging supervisors
As electricity demand continues to grow, understanding the dynamics of power markets is becoming increasingly important across the energy industry.
Energy Workforce's 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 program, facilitated by
How does your role impact your organization's bottom line?
Understanding the financial drivers behind business decisions is essential for professionals at every level. Energy Workforce's 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲
Strong individual performance doesn’t automatically prepare someone to lead a team.
EWTC’s Core Leadership Skills for New and Upcoming Managers program helps new and emerging managers build the skills that transition requires—from delegating effectively to giving feedback and
⛳ Last call to register!
Join Energy Workforce on November 6 for the Sixth Annual Middle East Chapter Golf Tournament, sponsored by @ForumEnergyTech, at Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai, Emirates Hills.
Following @ADIPECOfficial, connect with energy industry leaders, customers and
Supporting the next generation through scholarships.
EWTC’s Oklahoma Chapter welcomed members, customers and industry peers to Cedar Gate in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, for its annual Scholarship Clay Shoot, sponsored by Flowco.
The tournament raises scholarship funds for member
What skills will your team need in 2027 and how are you preparing them?
Today, EWTC’s Leveraging Workforce Development Programs for 2027 webinar helped members explore training options for emerging leaders, experienced executives and professionals building specialized business
Billing delays can affect cash flow and business performance across energy services operations.
In this EWTC member-contributed article, Michael Maltsev, CEO of @riger_ca, shares practical billing habits to help energy services companies improve invoicing and reduce payment
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲? 🗳️
Today, Energy Workforce hosted its 2026 Midterm Election Outlook Webinar, featuring Andy Koenig, Kwinn Consulting, Jacob J. Hochberg, @SPB_Global, EWTC
Energy Workforce & Technology Council President Molly Determan joined the Women's Global Leadership Conference today in Houston, moderating the fireside chat, “The Many Dimensions of Advocacy: Elevating Industry, Influence & Your Own Voice.”
Joined by Jaimie Harding, Vice
💰How well does your team understand the financial side of your business?
Energy Workforce's upcoming Finance for Non-Finance Professionals: What the CEO Wants You to Know program on December 2 is designed to help professionals across all functions better understand how their
Energy Workforce's Emerging Executives Committee will host its final Leadership Forum of the year on December 17, featuring EWTC Board Member Shawn Stasiuk, Senior Vice President, Completion & Production Division at @Halliburton.
The Leadership Forum series provides emerging
Today, Energy Workforce’s Permian Basin Chapter brought together industry professionals in Midland, TX, for the annual Permian Basin Clay Shoot.
The clay shoot provided an opportunity for attendees to connect with industry peers, strengthen professional relationships and enjoy a
Energy Workforce & Technology Council hosted Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO-08)(@repgabeevans) for a tour of @Halliburton's Colorado facility and a roundtable discussion led by EWTC President Tim Tarpley on key policy priorities impacting the energy services sector.
The discussion
💭 What does it take to be highly effective in the workplace?
Find out at Energy Workforce's upcoming 7 Habits of Highly Effective People program, facilitated by @franklincovey, on December 10–11 in Houston.
This two-day, interactive course is designed for professionals at all
Join senior executives from Energy Workforce member companies in Washington, D.C., for a focused week of advocacy and policy engagement on behalf of the energy services and technology sector.
The Energy Workforce Fly-In provides members a direct line to policymakers through
🗳️ Election Day is approaching, and energy policy remains a key part of the conversation.
Energy Workforce's 2026 Election Outlook Webinar on October 29 will provide an overview of the political landscape ahead of the midterm elections and potential implications for the energy
🙌 Energy Workforce's Executive Address series returns on November 17 in Houston, featuring Energy Workforce Board Chair Ron Gusek, CEO, President & Director of @LibertyFrac.
With more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Gusek will share perspectives from
⛳ Going to ADIPEC?
Make the most of your time in Dubai by joining Energy Workforce for the Sixth Annual Middle East Chapter Golf Tournament, sponsored by @ForumEnergyTech, on November 6 at Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai, Emirates Hills.
Sponsored by Forum Energy Technologies,
Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley recently joined industry and education leaders at the 22nd Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition (@AmericasGas) in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for a discussion on building the workforce needed to support LNG growth.
The summit brought together
