1 Natural Gas Industry Workforce Needs An HR Perspective October 6, 2010

2 Past to Present

3 Open to Choices?

4 Potter County Location

5 Workforce Data 27% increase in employment over 18 mos.27% increase in employment over 18 mos. CategoryPosition Field Operations (7) Righand, Truck Driver, Mechanic Geology (2) Geologist, GIS Technician Engineering (9) Engineers (Petroleum, Civil, Mechanical) Construction Foreman Health/Safety/Environmental (3) Environmental Manager (PE) Safety Manager Admin Support Administrative (6) IT Manager, Accounting (CPA and Manager), Asst. General Counsel, HR Manager, Receptionist

6 6 Recruiting Basics Know your businessKnow your business Understand the languageUnderstand the language Candidates may be asked to describe relevant experiences Candidates may be asked to describe transferrable skill sets Know the job requirementsKnow the job requirements Understand the company culture and expectationsUnderstand the company culture and expectations Is information up to date?Is information up to date?

7 Hiring Philosophy Hire a premier workforce Hire a premier workforce –Competitive recruiting landscape –GPA PGE has a spirit of entrepreneurship PGE has a spirit of entrepreneurship Expectation that everyone contributes Expectation that everyone contributes Continuing education Continuing education Cross functional work assignments spanning and expanding depth and breadth of experiences Cross functional work assignments spanning and expanding depth and breadth of experiences

8 First Impression Examples Thak you for your help in this matter.I am interested in truck driving positions Thak you for your help in this matter.I am interested in truck driving positions Looking for a new life, currently a chef.. Looking for a new life, currently a chef.. Here are my phone numbers if you would like to speak with me: Home Cell Here are my phone numbers if you would like to speak with me: Home Cell Please review my resume and get back to me ASAP. Please review my resume and get back to me ASAP.

9 Recruiting Process Conventional and unconventional Conventional and unconventional Screening Screening Interviewing Interviewing –One:One –Group Background Checks Background Checks Post offer drug screening Post offer drug screening Motor Vehicle Background Checks Motor Vehicle Background Checks

10 What is an Independent Contractor Not an employee Not an employee Two parties agree upon a service to be provided, compensation and timeline Two parties agree upon a service to be provided, compensation and timeline –Contractor is responsible for providing own liability insurance –Contractor is responsible for providing certifications for safety (OSHA 10 hr), BOP etc. –Contractor is responsible to satisfy own tax requirements –Contractors are subject to all safety principles including PPE, Drug/Alcohol policy May be assigned by project May be assigned by project Opportunity for sub-contractors to align with a general contractor Opportunity for sub-contractors to align with a general contractor

11Conclusion Producing the energy we need. Protecting the environment we treasure. Questions