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07/31/12 2:56 AM

#7027 RE: ruffnekmafia #7026

Thanks, The more DD I do on Kern County oil the more I am impressed with the fields and most articles I read they can't find the skilled labor they need too. Thanks again

Kern County's oil production is coming back after years of slow growth. And, service companies like Kenai Drilling are feeling the growing pains.

The company is in the midst of a hiring spree, but Human Resources Coordinator, Jay Mercer, said there aren't enough local applicants to fill the jobs.

"Experienced people are very difficult to find so that means we're not the only oil service company looking for qualified people," Mercer said.

Kenai operates drilling rigs that require a lot of manpower. In the last two years, the company has added 120 jobs. Mercer said Kenai is willing to train if you have the right qualifications.....

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http://www.kget.com/news/local/story/Oil-industry-needs-skilled-labor/iSjDA1bIhE-nvBxHWWxbOQ.cspx