Drilling Deeper into Efficiency with UGi’s Oil & Gas Employee Management App

Challenge:

A major oil and gas company faced critical challenges in managing its remote workforce across vast and often challenging environments. Paper-based processes for scheduling, timekeeping, and communication hampered efficiency and hindered real-time decision-making. Additionally, ensuring safety compliance and employee well-being across diverse locations proved difficult.

Solution:

UGi developed a custom mobile app specifically designed for the oil and gas company’s employee management needs. The app offered the following features:

  • Digital Schedules & Tasks: Real-time access to detailed work schedules, task assignments, and safety protocols on mobile devices.
  • Remote Timekeeping: Easy and accurate time tracking for employees, eliminating manual paperwork and streamlining payroll processes.
  • Instant Communication: Secure two-way communication between field staff, supervisors, and headquarters, facilitating collaboration and problem-solving.
  • Real-time Location Tracking: Enhanced visibility into employee location and activity, ensuring safety and improving emergency response time.
  • Digital Forms & Reporting: Efficient completion and submission of safety checklists, incident reports, and other essential documentation.
  • Offline Functionality: Seamless operation even in areas with limited or no internet connection, ensuring uninterrupted workflow.

Results:

UGi’s employee management app delivered significant benefits for the oil and gas company:

  • 25% Reduction in Administrative Time: Digital processes eliminated paperwork and streamlined workflows, freeing up valuable time for productive tasks.
  • 15% Improvement in Communication: Real-time communication channels enhanced collaboration and facilitated faster decision-making.
  • 20% Increase in Safety Compliance: Digital documentation, checklists, and real-time location tracking improved safety awareness and compliance.
  • Enhanced Employee Engagement: Improved communication and access to information boosted employee morale and engagement.
  • Data-driven decision-making: Real-time data and reports provided valuable insights to optimize field operations and improve resource allocation.

Supervisor Testimonial:

“This app has been a game-changer for managing our remote teams. We can now track schedules, communicate instantly, and ensure safety compliance in real time. It’s given us greater control and visibility, leading to improved efficiency and productivity across the board.”

Conclusion:

UGi’s custom employee management app successfully addressed the challenges faced by the oil and gas company. By digitizing workflows, enhancing communication, and improving safety monitoring, the app streamlined operations, boosted productivity and ensured employee well-being in challenging environments. This case study demonstrates the power of UGi’s industry-specific expertise in developing innovative mobile solutions that can transform employee management in the oil and gas sector.