I always enjoy hearing stories from CEOs and company owners in which they describe working their way up the ladder by starting out testing cylinders in the “Pit.”
Cylinder testing equipment actually sits above a sunken area in the floor, known in the trade as the Pit. The water from the testing drains into this area to be pumped out. It is not an especially glamorous job, which may be another reason why it is known by that term. But those who have worked around the pit understand the importance of the job and typically have an appreciation for the work involved.
To me, working the Pit is similar to a military service where you have to serve on the frontlines to earn your command. If you have served on our industry’s frontline, you have gained my respect. Here is why:
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