Oil and Gas HSE

Today’s podcast is an interview with Gray Alton, Vice President of Development for Terrapingeo. Discover how Terrapin is bringing geothermics back to the forefront to create energy with reduced emissions. Contact Gray Alton via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gray-alton-a892a75a/ www.terrapingeo.com Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host Visit Endress+Hauser at: https://cx.endress.com/hse-podcast (sign up here for the monthly giveaway) Follow […]

In this very short, but uplifting reflection on Thanksgiving Day in the United States and Canada, Russell talks EPA. And not the Environmental Protection Agency. Listen and find out. What Russell doesn’t tell you in this podcast is that both he and his wife, Cindy, are just now recovering from Covid-19. Contact Russell Stewart […]

This podcast takes on a different twist focusing on mental health as Russell interviews, Nick Gemmell, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and founder of Pipe Dream Solution providing lifestyle coaching for the oil and gas professional. Nick shares his own personal story of redemption and how he’s helping others find theirs. Contact Nick Gemmell and Learn more […]

The OGGN HSE podcast goes international again! Russell interviews, Marc Prempain, from Paris, France. Marc is founder and CEO of Viibe Communication, a remarkable video assistance remote diagnosis software tool especially when used in conjunction with RealWear ATEX certified hands-free hardware capabilities; and so Rocky Scales, RealWear Executive VP of global sales also joins the […]

Russell interviews, Kurt Armbruster, a professional geologist and volunteer director of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists. Interesting discussion on the importance of geology in well safety and a special program designed by Kurt to use geology to anticipate potential well blowouts. Contact Kurt Armbruster and view the special program via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kurtarmbruster Website: www.kurtarmbruster.ca […]

If you are interested in HSE programs that proactively focus on prevention of serious incidents and fatalities then you will want to listen to this interview with Tonya Morris, VP of Surface and REMS at TechnipFMC. Learn more about the TechnipFMC SIFP Program at: www.technipfmc.com (see Quality, HSE & Security under About Us) Contact Tonya […]

Russell interviews, Nate Braymen, author of a short read safety book called 5 Principles for Parenting and Occupational Safety Management, which hit the number 1 spot on Amazon in two categories. Russell and Nate review these 5 principles and also discuss a new project in the works called “Is it Recable?” Contact Nate Braymen via […]

Today’s guest on the show is Alan Bernard, Senior Vice President of Gyrodata Incorporated, discussing how their un-crewed gyro while drilling (GWD) operations significantly reduces HSE risk. Technical, but extremely informative and interesting. Contact Gyrodata: www.gyrodata.com Contact Alan Bernard via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alan-bernard-2882216 Find out more about the RealWear and Librestream promotion to provide remote eyes […]

Russell interviews Brady Neal, Founder and President of Corrosource. Brady not only shares his story about how he and his team are transforming safety out on the well site with their “WellSiteSentry” system; but Russell and Brady also discuss the importance of remaining positive and adaptive in these trying Covid19 times. Contact Corrosource: www.corrosource.com www.wellsitesentry.com […]

Listen to Russell visit with John Simion, co-founder of Virtual Badge. Learn about how a Digital ID Badging System In A Mobile App – For Androids and iPhones – not only relates to various aspects of HSE (including Covid19), but also pulls together a “Tsunami” of Response Data during an environmental disaster. Eagles’ Wings Foundation: […]

On this episode Russell interviews Dave McIntosh, National Sales Manager for National Lightning Protection Corporation. Learn some fascinating facts and myths about lightning and safety measures to deal with it. Prevectron Lightning Protection: https://www.arcat.com/arcatcos/cos39/arc39830.html Thank you to our Sponsor, Endress+Hauser Win an Endress+Hauser/OGGN jacket and koozie Register for our monthly Endress+Hauser HSE Podcast giveaway here: https://cx.endress.com/hse-podcast Leave […]

Russell interviews Cody Rosier, Founder and CEO of Zalemo Corporation, one of the largest international safety consulting firms. They discuss the importance and implementation of securing your work environment, monitoring operational efficiency and increasing profits on job sites. Thank you to our Sponsor, Endress+Hauser Win an Endress+Hauser/OGGN jacket and koozie Register for our monthly Endress+Hauser HSE […]

On this episode, Russell interviews Nick Gardiner (President) and Wayne Buschmann (CTO and Co-Founder) of Clean Chemistry, to discuss to their advanced chemistry for safe, efficient water management treatment in the oilfield. Thank you to our Sponsor, Endress+Hauser       Win an Endress+Hauser/OGGN jacket and koozie Register for our monthly Endress+Hauser HSE Podcast giveaway here: https://cx.endress.com/hse-podcast Leave a […]

What does Hewlett Packard have to do with safety and the Oil & Gas industry? Listen to this interview with Peter Moser, Jr, Chief Technologist and Iot and AI strategist. Also joining in is Randi Ferrell, Global Enterprise Account Manager, Oil and Gas Top Accounts – Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Thank you to our Sponsor, […]

If you’re interested in HSE and especially how technology can contribute, you’ll want to listen to this interview with Data Gumbo’s CEO and Founder, Andrew Bruce, along with its Chief Product Officer, William Fox.     Thank you to our Sponsor, Endress+Hauser Endress+Hauser : Apple Watch Giveaway […]

This week, Russell tackles the issue of pipelines as he interviews a Canadian company providing a patented product dedicated to the goal of “no leaks”. Joined by CORE Linepipe’s Aethan Sakell, VP of Business Development and Shawn Tyner, Construction Superintendent for the US.   Thank you to our Sponsor, Endress+Hauser   Endress+Hauser : Apple Watch Giveaway […]

What do you do when you have a process instrument you don’t think is reading correctly? How plant personnel respond to readings we don’t understand can have serious process safety consequences. Russell interviews, Jackson Udy, a Process Engineer with Valero to discuss his article posted on LinkedIn entitled, Do You Trust Your Instruments? Thank you to […]

This week on OGHSE, in the spirit of making sure everyone comes home safe, Russell interviews Shonn Campbell, a financial advisor who offers advice on staying financially safe to employees and families affected by COVID19.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonncamp/ Website: http://shonncampbell.nm.com/                     Enjoy listening? Support the show by leaving […]

In this episode Russell speaks with Mark Houston Smith, CMO/CTO of Clean Connect. This interview introduces “Digital Roughnecking”, an interesting twist on complying with environmental regulations using AI.                 Thank you to our Sponsor, Endress+Hauser Endress+Hauser : Apple Watch Giveaway Enjoy […]

In this episode Russell interviews, Rachel Spoonley, a safety expert working in England with a Swiss company called ABB. ABB is a leading digital technologies company for industry. They discuss conducting risk assessments in a virtual world brought on by the Covid19 crisis.                 Thank you to […]

In this episode, Russell interviews Bryan Brownlie, General Manager for Electrochlorination at De Nora Water Technologies. They discuss the recycling of produced water to frac wells.   Thank you to our Sponsor, Endress+Hauser Endress+Hauser : Apple Watch Giveaway           Enjoy listening? Support the show by leaving a review […]

In this episode, Russell interviews Benjamin Nieuwsma, the Founder & CEO of Navigo, Inc.. They discuss Covid19 and the company’s risk assessment tool to help people and organizations understand their personal risks regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. Thank you to our Sponsor, Endress+Hauser Endress+Hauser : Apple Watch Giveaway           Enjoy listening? Support the […]

Welcome back! Russell Stewart relaunches OGGN’s highly acclaimed and popular HSE podcast by introducing its new sponsor, Endress+Hauser. Russell is joined today by one of the original hosts of the HSE podcast, Mark LaCour, Mark Thomas – U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Manager, Endress+Hauser Inc, and Rob Vermeulen – Global Oil and Gas Industry Manager, […]

In this episode Russell Stewart is recording at the HSE for Unconventional Oil & Gas 2019. He’s joined by one of the presenters, Ronnie Roberts, Health and Safety Director for Antero Resources. Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode …

In this episode Russell Stewart is recording at the HSE for Unconventional Oil & Gas 2019. He’s joined by one of the presenters, Rod Kuntz, Vice President, HSE at Calfrac Well Services.Conference Producer for Marcus Evans, Kendyl Lynch,

In this episode Russell Stewart is recording at the IRMI’s Energy Risk and Insurance Confrence. He’s joined by an insurance expert, Jeff Hubbard, Vice President at Brown & Riding, who has extensive experience in dealing with environmental exposures ari…

In this episode Russell Stewart is recording at the IRMI’s Energy Risk and Insurance Confrence. He’s joined by this morning’s opening keynote speaker for the event, Daniel Wagner, Founder and CEO of Country Risk Solutions.

Introducing our new host Russell Stewart, with Mark LaCour recording live at the SPE Gulf Coast Section Inter-Corporate TopGolf Tournament/ Networking Event. We are here with our guest Scott Balin, Chiropractor at The Wellness Centre and Janine Fellows…

Mark and Paige are at the IBM Think Conference and had a chance to talk with Scott Kimbleton, Associate Partner, chemicals & petroleum and industrial industries at IBM, about a case study from IOGP where they helped identify root causes extremely quic…

Mark had a chance to talk with Bill Prentice, CEO & Chairman Davis Refinery, about they will utilize the latest generation of Digital Technology from the ground up to provide the most efficient and powerful data handling environment.

Patrick and Mark had a chance to talk with Jake J. Mazulewicz, Ph.D., Director of JMA, LLC, about how they teaches leaders in high-risk industries how to reduce, mitigate, and learn from errors. Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode…

Patrick and guest co-host, Sindee Lee had a chance to talk with David Ramsey of Kelvin TOP-SET, about how they are teaching indivduals to investigate incidents and identify the root cause. Also, how Kelvin TOP-SET is improving safety culture by reducin…

Mark and Patrick sit down and read a few announcements but mostly just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Fire Safety on Red Wing’s Oil and Gas HSE Podcast – OGHSE060 Invitation only – Oil and Gas Predictions for 2019.

Mark and Patrick had a chance to talk with Steve Khoury of The Outsource Pros, about how PEO’s help streamline companies payroll, human resources, technology, risk and workplace safety management, and benefits administration, and can typically save companies 10-30% with health insurance and workers’ comp. Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode 96 – […]

Mark and Patrick had a chance to talk with Jim Wolf and Hall O’Donnell of Ringers Gloves, about how they’re using their proprietary F3 Technology to make the most innovative work gloves in the industry. Hand injuries account for more than 20% of disabling workplace injuries involve hands, considering that just about every job we do involves working with our […]

Mark is hosting solo today and had a chance to talk with Julie Bennett and Kirk Wagner of Monarch Separators, about how they use technology for the removal of oil and solids from water produced globally by the oil and gas industry. Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode 94 – Monarch Separators Happy Hour We […]

Mark is joined by guest co-host, Sarah Stogner, in Midland, Texas. They had a chance to talk with Mark Lancaster and Mike McMahon of EcoVapor Recovery Systems, about how their new technology is revolutionizing oil and gas by making sites safer and reducing flares. Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode 93 – EcoVapor Recovery […]

Mark is on his own today and had a chance to talk with Sindee Lee Gillespie of G.O.A. Enterprises, about how their new coating technology is improving health and safety in the field. Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode 92 – G.O.A. Enterprises Happy Hour Sponsors OGGN is always accepting Happy Hour sponsors. […]

Mark is on his own today and had a chance to talk with Jennifer Weizer of Aerodyne Industries LLC, about how Aerospace and Oil and Gas industries can come together.   Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode 91 – Aerodyne Industries Happy Hour Sponsors OGGN is always accepting Happy Hour sponsors. If you would […]

Mark and guest Co-host, Paige Wilson had a chance to talk with April Courville and Mark Trahan of Safety Management Systems, about what they have to offer the energy industry in terms of knowledge and resources for safety. Their goal is to ensure that everyone in the energy industry has a safe work environment and the knowledge to […]

Patrick and guest Co-host, Collin McLelland had a chance to talk with Amanda Brock, Chief Commercial Officer of Solaris Midstream and Craig Simpson, Project Director of the 2nd Annual Water Sourcing & Produced Water Management Permian Basin 2018, about the issues of water management and Health Safety and Environmental issues associated with it. Water sourcing and produced water management […]

The million dollar question – Why is the railroad commission in charge of Oil and Gas? Patrick and Mark had a chance to talk with Ryan Sitton about how he got started as the Texas Railroad Commissioner and what his department is doing to improve the oil and gas industry in Texas. Ryan gives a quick […]

Collecting over 100 more data points in 85% less time, how is this technology affecting HSE? Patrick had a chance to talk with Joe Meadows, CEO of OpsLock about how his product intervenes with risks through data points before they become disasters. “We’re able to track how a user is interfacing with the system. Did […]

What is operational excellence? How do business practices balance with safety? Mark and Patrick, had a chance to talk with Russel Treat, CEO Enersys Corporation and Host of Pipelines podcast about how technology is affecting the industry. “Simply stated- in pipelining, a lot of the operators talk about triple zero. So that’s no injuries, no […]

This is a short episode as the Red Wing’s Oil and Gas HSE Podcast team celebrates Independence Day with their families. Mark LaCour gives a few fireworks and water safety tips. Stay safe this Fourth of July and have a Happy Independence Day from OGGN. Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode 84 […]

How do we educate the new, younger workforce coming into Oil and Gas? Mark and Guest-host, Paige Wilson, had a chance to talk with Mark Mathis, President at Clear Energy Alliance during our monthly happy hour about how he got started in making documentaries on Oil and Gas and short videos on energy. “We make […]

What is the root cause of accidents, is it one person’s fault? Or the culture as a whole? Mark and Guest-host, Paige Wilson, had a chance to talk with Steven Riddle, Global Operations Integrity at ExxonMobil during OTC 2018 about how implementing change in culture will drive for change within the industry. “So what we as […]

How is technology making the industry a safer and more efficient place? In this episode, Mark sits solo and had a chance to talk with Sanjay Jhawar, Co-founder & President, RealWear and Youssef Mestari, Global Strategic Marketing Director, during OTC 2018 about the intersection of technology and HSE. “So the particular thing we focused on, is making it 100% […]

Is there a conflict between operational efficiency and safety? Often times companies just want to get the job done, but is it always the safest route? Patrick and Guest-host, Barton Scott, had a chance to talk with Aaron Burton – President of Unconventional Oil and Gas Training, at Brio Tuscan Grill in City Centre about […]

How do you change the stigma around safety in an organization or company? Does it start with the culture of the company? Mark and Guest-host, Paige Wilson, had a chance to talk with “PPE Lifer”- Anthony Oguike, CEO Future Concerns Ltd, during OTC 2018 about safety in the emerging markets. “This is a destination, you […]