Oil and Gas HSE

In this short but informative episode Russell interviews Eddie Kovalik, CEO at Prairie Operating Co, LLC and Alex Epstein, Founder of Center for Industrial Progress and author of the book: Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas–Not Less, This was a live podcast recorded at the historic Fontainebleau Hotel […]

Russell interviews Chris Martin CSHO, CSSM, HSE Manager – Deep Blue, a Midland Basin sustainable water management company. Chris has twenty years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry focused on Safety and Environmental Compliance. Listen to this interesting and informative discussion about bridging the disconnect between operational and HSE goals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-m-083991171 http://www.deepbluewater.com Brought to […]

Russell welcomes returning guest, Michael Curran, PhD, owner and operator of Abnova Ecological Solutions LLC to discuss how O & G Operators are leaving the environment and ecology better than it was through responsible reclamation and restoration projects that benefit both the environment and society. Contact Michael Curran via LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michael-curran-59539038 Company Website: https://abnovaecology.com This […]

Russell sits down with veteran performance coach, Dave Massey, CEO and Founder of the REACH Group, a company specializing in creating and coaching outstanding performance cultures primarily in the upstream Oil & Gas industry on a global basis. This is an excellent conversation on leadership development, performance coaching, and performance improvement implementation. This episode is […]

The guest on this show is Nathan Hammer, VP Environment, Quality, and Technologies at Premier Safety Resources. Also Founder of PSR SkySense and Co-Founder of Trunkline, Inc. Nathan is a LinkedIn Top Environmental Engineering Voice, and Russell sits down with him to bring that voice to the podcast – “bridging the gap” on a variety […]

This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Fugitive emissions pose a huge problem for the Oil & Gas industry in Hazardous Substance Units creating unsafe human exposure and damage to the environment. Russell sits down with Hunter Bankston, CEO and Founder of ecko360 and Brad Arnett, CTO […]

Russell welcomes to the show, Erin Thorp, author of the book: Inside Out Empathy. Erin is a coach for leaders who struggle with conflict communication and performance during high-stress times. Difficult conversations, whether about adherence to safety guidelines or addressing concerns, become a pathway to improvement and is a fundamental skill to have to lead a […]

Russell (2 L’s) Stewart interviews Russel (one L) Treat, President/CEO of EnerACT Energy Services, Inc. that provides pipeline control room management. Russel is a pipeline industry expert and also the host of the popular Pipeliners Podcast. Interesting discussion on the huge improvements in pipeline safety. Contact Russel Treat via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russeltreatCompany Website: www.enersyscorp.comPipeliners Podcast: https://www.enersyscorp.com/our-resources/podcast-episodes/ This episode is […]

This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. This is a very interesting discussion with returning guest, Bill Walker,Sr Environment, Health, and Safety Leader – Industrial Hygienist (CIH)and Safety Professional (CSP) for Battalion Oil. Bill is also Chairmanof SafeLand. Learn about SafeLand’s reciprocal basic safety orientationfor the […]

From the global headquarters of Phillips 66 in Houston, Texas Russell talks with its Senior Vice President, HSE, Projects, and Field Operations Support, Todd Denton to discuss how safety is more than investigating a SIF and concluding someone didn’t follow procedure. Contact Todd Denton via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Company Website: https://www.phillips66.com This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas […]

Russell sits down with GBR Roofing Solutions. This company works on roofs for industrial complexes (mostly Oil & Gas) – a very high-risk environment. Listen as they discuss their extreme commitment and approach to coming home safe by adapting a military staffing system. https://linkedin.com/in/brandon-willeford-aa127197https://linkedin.com/in/jason-meffley-7696a918bhttps://linkedin.com/in/joseph-gobert-189594166https://www.GBRWP.com This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life […]

In this episode Russell talks with David Decuir, CEO and Founder of iCAN Technologies. Find out about one of the best training and competency management software tools using generative AI to reduce costs by more than 30% with fewer at-work errors and safety related incidents. This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. […]

Warm thoughts and good cheer from your favorite bunch of oil and energy podcast hosts. *** Watch the VIDEO here *** This episode is made possible by KnowledgevineContact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine on LinkedIn. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Like the show? Leave […]

Technology is a huge part of a successful safety program these days, especially in situations where machinery and instruments are involved. Listen as Russell interviews Mike Antosh, VP of Sales for ProLytX as they discuss the popular term “Digital Twin” – what that is and how it keeps more people out of the line of […]

Safety doesn’t happen by accident. It is the result of intentional, specific and continuous management by all members of an organization. Listen as Russell discusses this with Rachel Proper, Industry Account Manager for Caterpillar Safety Services. Contact Rachel Proper via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachelproperwww.caterpillar.comwww.cat.com/safety This episode is made possible by KnowledgevineContact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine on LinkedIn. Brought to you […]

The approaching Holiday season should spur emotions like joy and peace, yet unfortunately this time of the year is when Crisis Hotlines are the busiest; so, Russell again delves into the mental health issues that often plagues people this time of the year and welcomes back from last year, Rory Mele, CSP, CHST to discuss […]

In this special short edition Russell discusses in an entertaining and enlightening way the positive health benefits of being thankful. This episode is made possible by KnowledgevineContact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine on LinkedIn. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Like the show? Leave us […]

Don’t let the title fool you. Not Artificial Intelligence, but aviation intelligence – lessons learned about the brain and safety from the aviation industry – along with powerful safety leadership principles to take a safety program from good to excellent; plus, TORPEDOS in the Oil & Gas industry? Find out as Russell interviews Tom Knode, […]

Another top-notch guest on this Top Ten podcast as Russell sits down with Lamberto Nonno, HSE Director for North America and Regions at Baker Hughes. This is a great discussion on safety including Human Performance and the concept behind finding the next incident. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Lamberto Nonno via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lamberto- nonno Company […]

Listen as Russell interviews Shannon Caldwell, CSP – VP of HSE and Regulatory Affairs for Zenith Energy US to discuss the key to not overcomplicating safety by identifying the risk that you can’t live with and recognizing that people are not a problem to fix but a solution to be involved. Contact Russell Stewart via […]

Russell welcomes to the show Ron Hallmark, CSP and CEO of HSE Solutions, Inc. Ron is an HSE vet who has successfully managed safety programs in five different countries. Interesting discussion and stories especially relating to QRA, PSM and personal safety. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ru ssell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Ron Hallmark via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hseexpertwitn ess This episode is […]

In this episode Russell talks with Mike Trahan, CSP – HSE Senior Advisor at Surge Energy America. Interesting discussion on a thriving small Operator’s safety program. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Mike Trahan via LinkedIn: linkedin .com/in/mike-trahan-csp-49702a88 Company Website: www.surgeenergya.com This episode is made possible by Knowledgevine Contact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine on LinkedIn. Sign up […]

In this episode Russell is at an interactive seminar on meeting legal obligations and executing safe and secure business travels. He interviews three participants for their perspectives on “Duty of Care”. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ru ssell-stewart-podcast-host/ Global Guardian via LinkedIn: (19) Global Guardian: Overview | LinkedIn Company Website: www. globalguardian.com Contact Stephen Barth via LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/stephenbarth]{.und erline} […]

Russell talks to Keith Stelter and Wally Suarez with American Safety. They discuss preparing for and carrying out safety rescues along with some interesting anecdotes from Wally’s day as a Texas Correctional Officer. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Keith Stelter via LinkedIn: www.epochwesterncanada.comlinkedin.com/in/keith-stelter-575b9312 Contact Wally Suarez via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wally-suarez-32a143219 Company Website: www.americansafety.net This episode is made possible […]

Russell welcomes back from last year to the show, Barry Simpson and Adrian Longley of BEAD Environmental Solutions. A very thorough discussion on Best Practical Environmental Option (BPEO) and Net Environmental Benefit Analysis (NEBA) measures. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ This episode is made possible by Knowledgevine Contact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine on LinkedIn. Sign […]

Do you know what 988 is? You will after listening to Russell interview Sable McElveen, Director of Ellie Mental Health – Tanglewood in Houston, TX. A licensed clinical social work supervisor with a doctorate in health administration, Sable discusses the top issues in mental health and the all-important number – 988. Contact Russell Stewart via […]

In this episode Russell interviews Randy Foster, SHEP OHST – S & H Director for Milestone Environmental. Learn how this small but growing company built and maintains its safety program. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ru ssell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Randy Foster via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/randy-fo ster-shep-ohst-a0088113a Guest Website: https://www.milestone-es.com/ Sponsor Website: www.knowledgevin e.com Contact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine via LinkedIn: https://www.li nkedin.com/in/david-bowman-6875641/ […]

Russell’s guest on this show is Ryan Sitton, Founder and CEO of Pinnacle and a former Texas Railroad Commissioner. Ryan is truly an oil and gas expert and an accomplished speaker. Anytime he shares his thoughts on the industry it makes for an interesting and informative conversation. Listen as this is no exception. This episode […]

Russell interviews Sean Baldry, CRSP – Director of Product Marketing for Cority, a leading Environmental Health and Safety solution provider with over 1,400 customers (including major Oil & Gas companies) in 120 countries. Listen as Russell and Sean discuss safety (SIFs), and the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). […]

In this episode our host Russell Stewart welcomes back to the show, Dan Arthur, P.E., SPEC, CPG, FGS – President and Chief Engineer of ALL Consulting and recently, VP of Well Plugging Initiatives at CSR Services, LLC. Dan brings his expertise to bear on the currently hot topic of abandoned wells, including what some call […]

If you’re about safety (and all of us should be), then don’t miss a great conversation and great insights as Russell sits down with Rob Richard, Halliburton’s QHSE North America Manager. Rob graciously takes the time to share for the OGGN HSE audience Halliburton’s safety and risk management principles that recently earned it the prestigious […]

In this episode our host Russell Stewart interviews Dan Arthur, President and Chief Engineer of ALL Consulting. Dan holds multiple designations discussed at the beginning of the show leading into an informative discussion on produced water, its challenges and the rise of technologies to manage it. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Dan Arthur […]

Technology is now playing a huge role in HSE. Listen as Russell sits down with Matt Oberdorfer, CEO of Embassy of Things to discuss the Internet of Things (IoT) and how to use Industrial IoT to utilize the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to predict catastrophic events and prevent accidents thus […]

Listen as Russell interviews Nader Fathi, CEO of Kiana Analytics to discuss how digitalization, or industry 4.0, helps with HSE. A very interesting and informative conversation about how a “hardware agnostic” software can protect worker’s health, reduce risk, and improve safety and security. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Nader Fathi via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/naderfathi […]

Today Russell is at the World Hydrogen North America Congress and sits down with Nadim Chaudhry, CEO and organizer of the event to talk about the prominent role hydrogen is playing in the rapidly advancing renewables market. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Nadim Chaudhry via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadimchaudhry Company Website: www.worldhydrogenleaders.com Sponsor Website: www.knowledgevine.com […]

What is CI? Listen as Russell interviews Jon Saner, Halliburton’s Director of Continuous Improvement as they discuss how CI engages every employee to think about processes in a different way to improve efficiency and safety. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Jon Saner via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonsaner Company Website: www.halliburton.com Contact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine […]

In this episode our host Russell Stewart introduces Curtis Shuck, Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Well Done Foundation, a 501c3 organization that is leading the way in plugging orphaned or abandoned oil & gas wells. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Curtis Shuck via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/curtis-shuck-8b15489 Company Website: welldonefoundation.com/ Sponsor Website: […]

Russell welcomes to the show Oil & Gas industry veteran Jeff Krimmel, PhD, Chief Strategy Officer at Pinnacle to discuss his company’s approach of using data to drive reliability that enhances process safety and environmental impact. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Jeff Krimmel via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffkrimmel Company Website: www.pinnaclereliability.com Sponsor Website: www.knowledgevine.com Contact […]

A vehicular accident can change your life suddenly, nevertheless we are too complacent about driving. Listen as Russell interviews Kevin Alexander, Director of Safety for American Eagle, the Oil & Gas Division of Bennett Motor Express, LLC. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ American Eagle Company Website: www.aeagle.net Sponsor Website: www.knowledgevine.com Take Human Performance on […]

Want to understand Methane Mitigation and why it is so popular? Listen as Russell interviews John Lievois, PhD and CEO of Blue Sky Measurements. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn Contact John Lievois via LinkedIn Company Website: Blue Sky Sponsor Website: www.knowledgevine.com Contact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine via LinkedIn Please leave a Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hse This episode […]

Russell is at the Connected Worker Conference and sits down with one of the keynote speakers, Captain Daniel Alcantara CSDO – Chief Solution Delivery Officer for Magellan X to discuss cloud-connected wearable technology (SmartWatch) that can send emergency alerts, manage workloads, and track health and environment data. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact MagellanX […]

Listen to this interesting and informative discussion with MIT Grad, Jordan McRae, CEO and Founder of MOBILUS Labs as he talks with Russell about the most revolutionary invention in bone conduction audio to improve health, safety and productivity in the most extreme noise environments. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Jordan McRae via LinkedIn: […]

In this episode our host Russell Stewart talks with Energy Industries Council’s Amanda Duhon, Vice President & Regional Director, North & Central America to discuss Energy Transition with a new twist – Energy Transformation. This is a great conversation. This episode is made possible by Knowledgevine (Click the LEARN link for HPAC conference info) Contact David Bowman, […]

In this episode our host Russell Stewart talks with Tiffany Rice, MS CSP – Assistant Director at West Virginia University’s National Resource Center for OSHA’s Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC). Discover Occupational Safety and Health educational opportunities for the oil & gas worker including certification courses that do not require a four-year undergrad degree (check out […]

The month of April is “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”. Russell takes the opportunity to discuss Driver safety in general as it relates to alcohol and substance abuse impairment, seat belt usage, and driving while drowsy along with a special segment on distracted driving in particular. These tips could save your life, or someone else’s. Contact […]

In this episode our host Russell Stewart talks with Mike Hoffman, Technical Leader TOC Global Services for Dragos – a leader in Industrial Cybersecurity. Technolgy has done so much to enhance health, safety and the environment; but it must be protected and performing threat assessments to put defenses into place is critical. Also, check out the […]

What is TADSAW, Inc.? Listen as our host Russell Stewart talks with Bart Sherwood to explain TADSAW and TADSAC, which are programs using therapy dogs to mitigate medical conditions and especially potentially life-threatening mental issues to improve quality of life and prevent suicide – AT NO COST. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Bart Sherwood […]

In this episode our host Russell Stewart welcomes to the show Larry Young and Jim Walsh with Total Containment. They discuss the evolution of a patented new system that minimizes the environmental impact of pipeline links to provide a safer way to transport chemicals versus railcar. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Larry Young […]

Do you know about the Energy Workforce and Technology Council? You should – and you will, after listening to Russell interview its President, Molly Determan. Learn about how the Council represents over 400 industry services companies focusing on advocacy/legislation/education in Washington, DC, member benefits and networking. One such benefit revolves around safety training and consulting, […]