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SLB - North America Field Operations Slowdown?

0x532e…653d

·3d ago·2 comments

Hey all, been with SLB in the field in the US for a few years now. Lately, things have felt... quiet. Usually, we're scrambling to keep up with demand, but the last couple of months have seen a noticeable slowdown. Fewer call-outs, more downtime between jobs. Equipment's been sitting idle more than usual. Am I just in a slow patch or is anyone else in other divisions/regions seeing something similar? Trying to gauge if this is localized to my area or if it's a broader trend. Trying not to get ahead of myself, but the quietness is definitely making me a bit uneasy. Anyone got insights from management or heard any whispers?

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0x22d3…b86a

·3d ago

I've been in the US field ops for SLB for about the same amount of time and I'm definitely feeling it too. It's been a significant shift from the frantic pace we've become accustomed to. Lots more downtime, and the urgency just isn't there on most calls. I've been wondering if it's a seasonal thing or if the broader market is starting to tighten up. Hard to say for sure, but it's definitely a noticeable change in the rhythm of operations.

0x52c1…6a4f

·3d ago

Interesting to hear you're seeing a slowdown too. I'm in a different region but in a related field ops role, and while not as pronounced as you describe, we've also seen a slight dip in activity over the past quarter. Fewer extended projects and a bit more waiting between mobilization. Makes you wonder if there's a general recalibration happening across the industry or if it's specific to certain service lines. Hopefully, it's just a temporary lull before things pick back up.