Episodes

  • Ep032 – BONUS - Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TX

    This audio podcast doesn’t do justice to Mr. Billy’s collection… please go to www.OilfieldTalk.com to view the video that will help you understand better what he is describing…

    There is also a video posted to the Oilfield Talk YouTube Channel

    https://www.youtube.com/@OilfieldTalk

    YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/1TLxSaCfMao

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    William Authur (Billy) Sheffield

    Mr. Billy is thought to have the largest collection of “Moonshine Hill” and Humble, TX” memorabilia / collectables from Moonshine Hill and Humble Oil.

    His remarkable memory brings to life the photographs and items that he shares his home with… because they are his Family History., He was born on Moonshine Hill in his parents home… where he continues to live today. Hope you enjoy the journey.

    https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/even-in-its-heyday-as-an-oil-town-moonshine-hill-wasnt-a-great-place-to-live/

    “A lonely historical marker sits on the side of FM 1960 outside of Humble, Texas. You would probably drive right past it. But, if you’re curious and stop to read the sign, you might also meet one of the last residents of Moonshine Hill, whose house is just behind that marker. Billy Sheffield is 93 years old and his family has been in the area for over 100 years.”

    I met Mr. Billy at the www.GoodOilDays.com

    The Good Oil Days Festival was created to celebrate Humble’s rich history in the oil industry, as well as to bring business into the ‘hub’ of the city. It’s one of the biggest events of the Northeast area of Houston where family and small businesses are joined together.

    Whether this is your first time or you’re returning for another year, the Good Oil Days Festival has something for everyone. From food trucks and live entertainment to an exciting area just for kids, we promise you’ll get to experience a full day of fun!

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    Leon (Trae) Faught III – Safety Professional, BCSP- SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

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  • Ep031 - Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TX

    This audio podcast doesn’t do justice to Mr. Billy’s collection… please go to www.OilfieldTalk.com to view the video that will help you understand better what he is describing…

    There is also a video posted to the Oilfield Talk YouTube Channel

    https://www.youtube.com/@OilfieldTalk

    YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/o-8O3hsJsa8

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    William Authur (Billy) Sheffield

    Mr. Billy is thought to have the largest collection of “Moonshine Hill” and Humble, TX” memorabilia / collectables from Moonshine Hill and Humble Oil.

    His remarkable memory brings to life the photographs and items that he shares his home with… because they are his Family History., He was born on Moonshine Hill in his parents home… where he continues to live today. Hope you enjoy the journey.

    https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/even-in-its-heyday-as-an-oil-town-moonshine-hill-wasnt-a-great-place-to-live/

    “A lonely historical marker sits on the side of FM 1960 outside of Humble, Texas. You would probably drive right past it. But, if you’re curious and stop to read the sign, you might also meet one of the last residents of Moonshine Hill, whose house is just behind that marker. Billy Sheffield is 93 years old and his family has been in the area for over 100 years.”

    I met Mr. Billy at the www.GoodOilDays.com

    The Good Oil Days Festival was created to celebrate Humble’s rich history in the oil industry, as well as to bring business into the ‘hub’ of the city. It’s one of the biggest events of the Northeast area of Houston where family and small businesses are joined together.

    Whether this is your first time or you’re returning for another year, the Good Oil Days Festival has something for everyone. From food trucks and live entertainment to an exciting area just for kids, we promise you’ll get to experience a full day of fun!

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

    Leon (Trae) Faught III – Safety Professional, BCSP- SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

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  • The stories continue… another hour with Mr. Morris Fleming

    https://alphaoiltools.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphaoiltools/

    Alpha Oil Tools posted a “Happy Birthday” message and short video on their LinkedIn page that read:

    “Happy 85th Birthday to a REAL legacy in our industry, Mr. Morris Fleming. Morris started working for Halliburton in 1960, was on his first frac job in 1966, and has made countless contributions to our industry in drilling, well completions, well service, downhole tools, plug and abandonment, and many, many others. His wisdom is only surpassed by his kindness and his friendship. He is always quick to share his knowledge to benefit others and we should know because Alpha Oil Tools is one of the biggest beneficiaries of them all!!! Thank you, Morris, and Happy Birthday!

    hashtag#whosgonnafilltheirshoes”

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alphaoiltools_whosgonnafilltheirshoes-activity-7182398492877766656-KTgQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

    After reading some of the comments, I knew that Mr. Fleming is exactly who Oilfield Talk wants to interview and hopefully listeners agree.

    His amazing career started in the 1960’s and continues today.

    He attended the 5th Course Halliburton ever put on for Drill Stem Testing & Special Tools on September 27th, 1969.

    Mr. Carl Gay reached out and helped with the introductions… and I couldn’t get to Dallas fast enough… hope you enjoy our visit with Mr. Morris Fleming.

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    Leon (Trae) Faught III – Safety Professional, BCSP- SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

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  • Ep029 – Morris Fleming - ALPHA Oil Tools - Legend

    https://alphaoiltools.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphaoiltools/

    Alpha Oil Tools posted a “Happy Birthday” message and short video on their LinkedIn page that read:

    “Happy 85th Birthday to a REAL legacy in our industry, Mr. Morris Fleming. Morris started working for Halliburton in 1960, was on his first frac job in 1966, and has made countless contributions to our industry in drilling, well completions, well service, downhole tools, plug and abandonment, and many, many others. His wisdom is only surpassed by his kindness and his friendship. He is always quick to share his knowledge to benefit others and we should know because Alpha Oil Tools is one of the biggest beneficiaries of them all!!! Thank you, Morris, and Happy Birthday!

    hashtag#whosgonnafilltheirshoes

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alphaoiltools_whosgonnafilltheirshoes-activity-7182398492877766656-KTgQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

    After reading some of the comments, I knew that Mr. Fleming is exactly who Oilfield Talk wants to interview and hopefully listeners agree.

    His amazing career started in the 1960’s and continues today.

    He attended the 5th Course Halliburton ever put on for Drill Stem Testing & Special Tools on September 27th, 1969.

    Mr. Carl Gay reached out and helped with the introductions… and I couldn’t get to Dallas fast enough… hope you enjoy our visit with Mr. Morris Fleming.

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

    Leon (Trae) Faught III – Safety Professional, BCSP- SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

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  • Andy Brosig, Senior Reporter / Photographer

    While attending New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) to learn about their Lease Pumper Program, someone (unbeknownst to Me) contacted the Hobbs Sun Newspaper about possibly doing an interview with me.

    In walks Mr. Andy with his large DSL Camera hung around his neck and notepad in hand. Exactly what you would expect from a news man.

    We both recorded His interview of me… that resulted in a Front Page article for Oilfield Talk (a first!).

    Hope you enjoy learning just a little more about Oilfield Talk.

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    Leon (Trae) Faught III – Safety Professional, BCSP- SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

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  • ‘umble, Texas… don’t say the “H”… the “H” is silent.

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    www.GoodOilDays.com

    The Good Oil Days Festival was created to celebrate Humble’s rich history in the oil industry, as well as to bring business into the ‘hub’ of the city. It’s one of the biggest events of the Northeast area of Houston where family and small businesses are joined together.

    Whether this is your first time or you’re returning for another year, the Good Oil Days Festival has something for everyone. From food trucks and live entertainment to an exciting area just for kids, we promise you’ll get to experience a full day of fun!

    Delbert Dawes and Howard Mittag got the Pump-Jack working on Main Street.

    Delbert Dawes is the former Police Chief of Humble, TX.

    Howard and Sharon Mittag

    I can’t make this up… but as I Was walking by the pump-jack, Mr. Howard was preparing to start the engine and I spoke with him briefly on the podcast. Then I continued walking down Main Street in Humble and started talking to Mrs. Sharon. It wasn’t until a couple hours later that I realized they were actually husband and wife… and I had bet them back-to back at the crowded festival. Both are wonderful people and introduced me and Oilfield Talk to several people. Thank you!

    Mariachi Los Tres Gatos - Humble High School Mariachi Band

    In their first year competing at the regional level for UIL, the mariachi performers earned straight 1’s from every judge in attendance. Humble High students earned Superior Ratings at Feb-2024 Mariachi Coastal Bend Region UIL. They sounded fantastic and are rocking their brand-new uniforms at the 2024 Good Oil Days Festival!

    www.OilPatchGearTX.com

    Mike & Nydia Alaniz [email protected] 832-659-7712

    Oil Patch Gear was created by an Oil Patch hand to represent the lifestyle of the Oil Patch hands! We are downright obsessed with delivering a high quality, sustainable product that fills our customers with joy. We work tirelessly to optimize our production facilities for sustainability and safety. Oil patch gear is the go-to place for high-quality goods, reasonable rates, and competent service, as attested to by the expanding list of happy customers on our list.

    Rick Swanson – Candidate for Humble City Council https://voterickswanson.com

    89.3 God Listens https://www.ksbj.org

    Hope Media Group is a family of brands engaging people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope. Our family of brands include KSBJ, WayFM, Vida Unida, NGEN Radio, Hope Nation, Way Loud, Hope Events and the God Listens Prayer App.

    KSBJ’s Volunteer Manager, Steven Gonzalez, at [email protected]

    William Authur (Billy) Sheffield

    https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/even-in-its-heyday-as-an-oil-town-moonshine-hill-wasnt-a-great-place-to-live/

    “A lonely historical marker sits on the side of FM 1960 outside of Humble, Texas. You would probably drive right past it. But, if you’re curious and stop to read the sign, you might also meet one of the last residents of Moonshine Hill, whose house is just behind that marker. Billy Sheffield is 93 years old and his family has been in the area for over 100 years.”

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

    Leon (Trae) Faught III – Safety Professional, BCSP- SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

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  • ‘umble, Texas… don’t say the “H”… the “H” is silent.

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    www.GoodOilDays.com

    The Good Oil Days Festival was created to celebrate Humble’s rich history in the oil industry, as well as to bring business into the ‘hub’ of the city. It’s one of the biggest events of the Northeast area of Houston where family and small businesses are joined together.

    Whether this is your first time or you’re returning for another year, the Good Oil Days Festival has something for everyone. From food trucks and live entertainment to an exciting area just for kids, we promise you’ll get to experience a full day of fun!

    www.OilPatchGearTX.com

    Mike & Nydia Alaniz [email protected] 832-659-7712

    Oil Patch Gear was created by an Oil Patch hand to represent the lifestyle of the Oil Patch hands! We are downright obsessed with delivering a high quality, sustainable product that fills our customers with joy. We work tirelessly to optimize our production facilities for sustainability and safety. Oil patch gear is the go-to place for high-quality goods, reasonable rates, and competent service, as attested to by the expanding list of happy customers on our list.

    www.EmbersBakeryKingwood.com

    Aaron Nielsen 405-618-8605

    Ember's Bakery Kingwood began to provide Houston dogs with fresh, healthy, and natural dog treats and chews. From neighborhood pop-up tent sales to large markets to online, Ember's is expanding quickly and providing America's dogs with a healthier option for treats and chews. From our home kitchen to your dog's mouth, you can't go wrong with homemade!

    www.TapvilleSocial.com/CentralTexasMobile

    https://www.instagram.com/TapvilleCentralTexas/

    Tapville Social – Central Texas Mobile Taproom is available for private events. Book your next event with us. Tapville Mobile Taproom provides 16 self-pour taps of craft beer, wine & cider. Connect with our staff for us to consult on your next event. A socially-driven dining experience celebrating the people and places that make us say "Cheers!". The perfect escape to create fun and memorable moments with friends.

    From our creative cocktail flights and pairings to our self-pour wine and beer walls, Tapville Social removes the obstacles of the restaurant experience and puts you in control of the journey.

    Howard and Sharon Mittag

    I can’t make this up… but as I Was walking by the pump-jack, Mr. Howard was preparing to start the engine and I spoke with him briefly on the podcast. Then I continued walking down Main Street in Humble and started talking to Mrs. Sharon. It wasn’t until a couple hours later that I realized they were actually husband and wife… and I had bet them back-to back at the crowded festival. Both are wonderful people and introduced me and Oilfield Talk to several people. Thank you!

    https://www.humblemuseum.com

    Robert Meaux

    The Humble Museum originally opened as the Humble Bicentennial Museum in 1976, as an outgrowth of the City's U.S. Bicentennial Celebrations. The city built a museum building on Higgins Street, on the west side of the railroad tracks.

    In the late 1980s, the museum purchased the old Centel Telephone building at 219 Main Street, on the east side of the railroad tracks. This building was damaged during Hurricane Harvey, forcing the museum to close in August 2017.

    Starting in 2019, the City renovated the old band hall building at Charles Bender High School for the museum. The museum moved its collection into the new building in March 2020, just before the COVID quarantine began. After months of work building new displays, the new Humble Museum opened on November 14, 2020.

    STAFF

    Dr. Robert Meaux, Executive Director

    Nettie Banda, Docent

    Malou Ennis, Docent

    Ashley Oakes, Docent

    The Humble Museum is a Texas non-profit corporation, registered as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

    601 Higgins Street

    Humble, Texas 77338

    Email: [email protected]

    Phone: 281-713-5439

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    Leon (Trae) Faught III – Safety Professional, BCSP- SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

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  • Colton Wiemers VP of Business Development https://www.riotscada.com

    With a decade of experience in Oil and Gas, Colton has worked in the transportation, chemical and software industries. Colton leads the Business Development team and Account Managers. He is focused on providing companies with the expertise needed to maximize their assets in the field.

    RIOT’s fully customizable Global Dashboard gives you quick and intuitive insight into your operations, giving you the power to make informed decisions. RIOT is the ideal SCADA Solution for multiple industries, including Oil and Gas, Water and Wastewater Treatment, and Agriculture.

    RIOT SCADA presents RIOT AI, a new way to experience your SCADA system. We pride ourselves in providing innovative solutions for managing business operations. RIOT AI is a “Hardware Agnostic” and “SCADA Agnostic” platform that can sit on top of any existing SCADA System. Operators can perform their jobs more efficiently and safely by integrating RIOT AI into their existing SCADA system. RIOT AI assists in analyzing data, identifying patterns, and making intelligent decisions based on the information gathered.

    We had a great conversation and I look forward to getting back to Hobbs, NM to record some more of these amazing Oilfield stories!

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    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

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  • R I F or Reduction in Force is just another way to say you are / have been “Laid Off” where the end result is, you are Unemployed and without a Job.

    This is what happened to me last Wednesday…

    I got “The Call” we all dread on the 6th of March, 2024… after almost 27 years with the same company… ‘Your Services Are No Longer Required’.

    Quite the Gut-Punch… and felt like my feet were swept right out from under me… I wasn’t expecting it. We knew people were going to be let go, but I had been told that I was being retained… and back to my previous position as “Float” or “Fill In” (110) wherever needed. Didn’t end up working out that way.

    In this episode I discuss my own personal reaction to being laid off and some of the things available through the Louisiana Workforce Commission – Rapid Response Team.

    The state provides a comprehensive website at www.laworks.net where you can create your HiRE Account. Here, it will walk you though step by step in creating a resume’ and getting it posted where employers can find it.

    There are also good tools on HiRE to help you discover job trends in the state as well as up-and-coming events or assistance. You can apply for ‘Unemployment’, research health insurance availability, and much more useful information.

    What is going to happen to the “Oilfield Talk” podcast?

    There will definitely be some changes in the future… I hope to continue to provide content every two weeks. But this is a big change for me and my availability to be able to go and record others. When working 28on X 28off… it affords you a lot of time off to go and do… plus a good income to support those activities.

    In the future, the pay and time off will probably be less than working offshore which will force some changes and adjustments.

    I will looking closely at recording phone conversations or online Teams / ZOOM video conferencing type software.

    Not sure what the future holds… but as Yogi Berra said “When you arrive at a fork in the road, take it”

    Thanks for your support!

    Trae

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    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

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  • This is was my first attempt to interview Mr. Kelly Tooker… but due to technical difficulties (memory card was full)… it stopped only 20 minutes into the interview and we didn’t know it… we kept talking for more than an hour.

    A lot of great content was lost but we did our best to reproduce the interview that you heard in “Ep019 - NMJC - Hobbs NM “

    Even though this is a short episode, Mr. Kelly keeps us informed and entertained…

    Hope you enjoy this BONUS Episode!

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    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

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    Special Thanks to:

    NMJC - New Mexico Junior College, Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    https://www.nmjc.edu/community/workforce_development/oil_and_gas/

    5317 N Lovington Hwy

    Hobbs, New Mexico 88240

    575.492.4710

    Kelly Tooker – Director of Oil & Gas Technology, Workforce Development at NMJC

    Don Harmon – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Monica Cervantes – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Courses offered at NMJC Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    Oil and Gas Training

    Lease Pumper Training

    BASIN UNITED

    Building the Basin: Fundamental Safety Orientation and Leadership Training

    Introduction to The Oil and Gas Industry

    Well Control - IADC Certified

    Math 4 the Oilfield

    Crude Oil Economics

    Surface Separation/Production Equipment

    Drone Training

    Pump It Forward - Share in Success

    Welcome to Oil and Gas Technology at New Mexico Junior College. NMJC is a community college located in Hobbs, New Mexico. Hobbs is the largest city in Lea County with a booming economy focused on the oil and gas industry. NMJC has an Oil and Gas Training center with classrooms, equipment, and a dedicated staff to provide safe realistic hands-on oilfield training.

    New Mexico Junior College is located in the heart of Lea County's thriving oil and gas based economy. Lea County is the largest part of the Permian Basin with the most active wells. Our area expertise is world class!

    These training programs are designed to promote YOUR success in the oil and gas industry.

    Lease Pumper Training is a two week course designed to teach fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for entry level Lease Operators. This course provides training in place of experience. Mornings are spent in the classroom and afternoons are on location.Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry is a two day course that provides a big picture overview of the oil and gas industry. Subjects include: geology, drilling, production, natural gas processing, crude oil refining, and industry economics. This course is ideal for business professionals desiring a better understanding of this unique industry.Well Control Training is a 5 day IADC WellSharp class provided by GWC on the NMJC campus. This training provides knowledge to maintain pressure control during workover and completion operations. Completion of this training meets IADC certification requirements.Math 4 The Oilfield is a six hour course offered as a math refresher and includes many unique calculations utilized in the oilfield. Basic Crude Oil Economics is a four hour course discussing the fundamentals of crude oil pricing. There are numerous factors that drive the price. Understanding these factors are important for everyone that has an economic interest in the up and down cycle of this industry.Surface Separation/Production Equipment is a four hour class designed to familiarize employees with the basic design and function of production equipment from the wellhead to the sales line. Tank battery flows, pressurized operation, valve operation, vessel function, and wellhead operation are all important to being safe and effective on location.Drone Training for Inspections is a combination of one day courses that provide hands-on and classroom training for safe and legal use of a sUAS. Easily learn to fly and operate a drone. Prepare to take and pass the FAA sUAS pilot licensing test required for business/commercial use.Oil and Gas Safety Training. In the oilfield, working safely is the top priority. NMJC provides trainers, classes, and resources to enhance your safety program and training skills.

    Registration is simple and can be easily be done on-line for all of these courses. Just follow the registration link on each individual training page, create an account, place the class in the cart, checkout, and you are registered.

  • Based in the Permian Basin–in the heart of the EnergyPlex–NHF (New Horizons Foundation) is working with Industry Partners, Federal Laboratories and Companies around the world; assisting the private sector to drive innovation throughout the Permian Basin.

    New Horizons Foundation assists in developing new ideas by working with entrepreneurs and inventors to turn their ideas into reality. Contact NHF for information on upcoming Inventors Forums that bring experts in the areas of patent law, intellectual property, business planning, and potential research availability.

    New Horizons Foundation was formed in 2011 with the purpose of creating a place where business, community, academic, and other related resources can interact without the restrictions normally associated with this process, and without the boundaries of owned assets.

    We are creating opportunities for investment in research-based and technology-driven new business ventures here in Lea County, New Mexico, in the heartland of the Permian Basin, the largest oil and gas reserves in America. We're implementing an inventive way to bring proven technologies to market.

    We welcome your interest in our portfolio of unique new technologies flowing from federal research labs, and in the inventive path we’re creating for you to take part in the knowledge economy that is redefining and reshaping the world in the 21st century.

    https://nhfoundation.net/

    Dennis Holmberg

    Interim Executive Director, NHF

    Office: 575–492-4712

    [email protected]

    https://www.nmjc.edu/nmjc_announcement/inventors_workshop_about-nhf.aspx

    MISSION

    To engage in cooperative ventures of innovative technological significance that will advance education, science, conservation, health care and economic development within Lea County, New Mexico, and the Permian Basin.

    Hope you enjoy this Episode!

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    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

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    Special Thanks to:

    NMJC - New Mexico Junior College, Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    https://www.nmjc.edu/community/workforce_development/oil_and_gas/

    5317 N Lovington Hwy

    Hobbs, New Mexico 88240

    575.492.4710

    Kelly Tooker – Director of Oil & Gas Technology, Workforce Development at NMJC

    Don Harmon – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Monica Cervantes – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Courses offered at NMJC Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    Oil and Gas Training

    Lease Pumper Training

    BASIN UNITED

    Building the Basin: Fundamental Safety Orientation and Leadership Training

    Introduction to The Oil and Gas Industry

    Well Control - IADC Certified

    Math 4 the Oilfield

    Crude Oil Economics

    Surface Separation/Production Equipment

    Drone Training

    Pump It Forward - Share in Success

    Welcome to Oil and Gas Technology at New Mexico Junior College. NMJC is a community college located in Hobbs, New Mexico. Hobbs is the largest city in Lea County with a booming economy focused on the oil and gas industry. NMJC has an Oil and Gas Training center with classrooms, equipment, and a dedicated staff to provide safe realistic hands-on oilfield training.

    New Mexico Junior College is located in the heart of Lea County's thriving oil and gas based economy. Lea County is the largest part of the Permian Basin with the most active wells. Our area expertise is world class!

    These training programs are designed to promote YOUR success in the oil and gas industry.

    Lease Pumper Training is a two week course designed to teach fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for entry level Lease Operators. This course provides training in place of experience. Mornings are spent in the classroom and afternoons are on location.Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry is a two day course that provides a big picture overview of the oil and gas industry. Subjects include: geology, drilling, production, natural gas processing, crude oil refining, and industry economics. This course is ideal for business professionals desiring a better understanding of this unique industry.Well Control Training is a 5 day IADC WellSharp class provided by GWC on the NMJC campus. This training provides knowledge to maintain pressure control during workover and completion operations. Completion of this training meets IADC certification requirements.Math 4 The Oilfield is a six hour course offered as a math refresher and includes many unique calculations utilized in the oilfield. Basic Crude Oil Economics is a four hour course discussing the fundamentals of crude oil pricing. There are numerous factors that drive the price. Understanding these factors are important for everyone that has an economic interest in the up and down cycle of this industry.Surface Separation/Production Equipment is a four hour class designed to familiarize employees with the basic design and function of production equipment from the wellhead to the sales line. Tank battery flows, pressurized operation, valve operation, vessel function, and wellhead operation are all important to being safe and effective on location.Drone Training for Inspections is a combination of one day courses that provide hands-on and classroom training for safe and legal use of a sUAS. Easily learn to fly and operate a drone. Prepare to take and pass the FAA sUAS pilot licensing test required for business/commercial use.Oil and Gas Safety Training. In the oilfield, working safely is the top priority. NMJC provides trainers, classes, and resources to enhance your safety program and training skills.

    Registration is simple and can be easily be done on-line for all of these courses. Just follow the registration link on each individual training page, create an account, place the class in the cart, checkout, and you are registered.

  • Don teaches the Class… “Nothing is more important than YOUR LIFE!”… “Safety is in YOUR HANDS” and “I Kill You Here, So You DON’T Get Killed Out There!”

    Today’s BONUS Episode takes you to the Training Grounds where Don Harmon is teaching the ‘hands on’ portion of the - “Lease Pumper” course.

    You get to experience the enthusiasm of both Don and the Students as he walks them through… step-by-step diagnostics of oil and gas wells as well as what to do when they have a problem in order for them to learn the safe and proper techniques to become a “Lease Pumper” Operator.

    The episode is about 50 minutes long and Don mixes instructions and true stories that provide an excellent learning environment.

    Jose (RIP) and the rest of the class learn a valuable lesson while out on the Training Ground today… exactly what NOT to do! This is often the best ways to learn…

    Hope you enjoy this Episode!

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    Thanks for your support!

    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

    Oilfield Talk podcast on Podbean - https://socialx3.podbean.com/

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

    Special Thanks to:

    NMJC - New Mexico Junior College, Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    https://www.nmjc.edu/community/workforce_development/oil_and_gas/

    5317 N Lovington Hwy

    Hobbs, New Mexico 88240

    575.492.4710

    Kelly Tooker – Director of Oil & Gas Technology, Workforce Development at NMJC

    Don Harmon – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Monica Cervantes – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Courses offered at NMJC Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    Oil and Gas Training

    Lease Pumper Training

    BASIN UNITED

    Building the Basin: Fundamental Safety Orientation and Leadership Training

    Introduction to The Oil and Gas Industry

    Well Control - IADC Certified

    Math 4 the Oilfield

    Crude Oil Economics

    Surface Separation/Production Equipment

    Drone Training

    Pump It Forward - Share in Success

    Welcome to Oil and Gas Technology at New Mexico Junior College. NMJC is a community college located in Hobbs, New Mexico. Hobbs is the largest city in Lea County with a booming economy focused on the oil and gas industry. NMJC has an Oil and Gas Training center with classrooms, equipment, and a dedicated staff to provide safe realistic hands-on oilfield training.

    New Mexico Junior College is located in the heart of Lea County's thriving oil and gas based economy. Lea County is the largest part of the Permian Basin with the most active wells. Our area expertise is world class!

    These training programs are designed to promote YOUR success in the oil and gas industry.

    Lease Pumper Training is a two week course designed to teach fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for entry level Lease Operators. This course provides training in place of experience. Mornings are spent in the classroom and afternoons are on location.Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry is a two day course that provides a big picture overview of the oil and gas industry. Subjects include: geology, drilling, production, natural gas processing, crude oil refining, and industry economics. This course is ideal for business professionals desiring a better understanding of this unique industry.Well Control Training is a 5 day IADC WellSharp class provided by GWC on the NMJC campus. This training provides knowledge to maintain pressure control during workover and completion operations. Completion of this training meets IADC certification requirements.Math 4 The Oilfield is a six hour course offered as a math refresher and includes many unique calculations utilized in the oilfield. Basic Crude Oil Economics is a four hour course discussing the fundamentals of crude oil pricing. There are numerous factors that drive the price. Understanding these factors are important for everyone that has an economic interest in the up and down cycle of this industry.Surface Separation/Production Equipment is a four hour class designed to familiarize employees with the basic design and function of production equipment from the wellhead to the sales line. Tank battery flows, pressurized operation, valve operation, vessel function, and wellhead operation are all important to being safe and effective on location.Drone Training for Inspections is a combination of one day courses that provide hands-on and classroom training for safe and legal use of a sUAS. Easily learn to fly and operate a drone. Prepare to take and pass the FAA sUAS pilot licensing test required for business/commercial use.Oil and Gas Safety Training. In the oilfield, working safely is the top priority. NMJC provides trainers, classes, and resources to enhance your safety program and training skills.

    Registration is simple and can be easily be done on-line for all of these courses. Just follow the registration link on each individual training page, create an account, place the class in the cart, checkout, and you are registered.

  • Don Harmon is teaching the ‘hands-on’ training at the NMJC Oil and Gas Training Program - “Lease Pumper” course; and what an outstanding teacher he is!

    He gives the students of the “Lease Pumper” course solid foundation to start their career because of his firsthand experience doing the job since he was 8 years old with his father.

    Sounds to me that he has definitely found his calling in life and with his faith and passion come though during the interview… after this interview; I hope you will want to listen to the next episode of Oilfield Talk where he is teaching the hands on portion of this course.

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Consider helping and supporting the podcast at our Patron Page… https://patron.podbean.com/OilfieldTalk

    Thanks for your support!

    Special Thanks to:

    NMJC - New Mexico Junior College, Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    https://www.nmjc.edu/community/workforce_development/oil_and_gas/

    5317 N Lovington Hwy

    Hobbs, New Mexico 88240

    575.492.4710

    Kelly Tooker – Director of Oil & Gas Technology, Workforce Development at NMJC

    Don Harmon – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Monica Cervantes – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Courses offered at NMJC Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    Oil and Gas Training

    Lease Pumper Training

    BASIN UNITED

    Building the Basin: Fundamental Safety Orientation and Leadership Training

    Introduction to The Oil and Gas Industry

    Well Control - IADC Certified

    Math 4 the Oilfield

    Crude Oil Economics

    Surface Separation/Production Equipment

    Drone Training

    Pump It Forward - Share in Success

    Welcome to Oil and Gas Technology at New Mexico Junior College. NMJC is a community college located in Hobbs, New Mexico. Hobbs is the largest city in Lea County with a booming economy focused on the oil and gas industry. NMJC has an Oil and Gas Training center with classrooms, equipment, and a dedicated staff to provide safe realistic hands-on oilfield training.

    New Mexico Junior College is located in the heart of Lea County's thriving oil and gas based economy. Lea County is the largest part of the Permian Basin with the most active wells. Our area expertise is world class!

    These training programs are designed to promote YOUR success in the oil and gas industry.

    Lease Pumper Training is a two week course designed to teach fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for entry level Lease Operators. This course provides training in place of experience. Mornings are spent in the classroom and afternoons are on location.Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry is a two day course that provides a big picture overview of the oil and gas industry. Subjects include: geology, drilling, production, natural gas processing, crude oil refining, and industry economics. This course is ideal for business professionals desiring a better understanding of this unique industry.Well Control Training is a 5 day IADC WellSharp class provided by GWC on the NMJC campus. This training provides knowledge to maintain pressure control during workover and completion operations. Completion of this training meets IADC certification requirements.Math 4 The Oilfield is a six hour course offered as a math refresher and includes many unique calculations utilized in the oilfield. Basic Crude Oil Economics is a four hour course discussing the fundamentals of crude oil pricing. There are numerous factors that drive the price. Understanding these factors are important for everyone that has an economic interest in the up and down cycle of this industry.Surface Separation/Production Equipment is a four hour class designed to familiarize employees with the basic design and function of production equipment from the wellhead to the sales line. Tank battery flows, pressurized operation, valve operation, vessel function, and wellhead operation are all important to being safe and effective on location.Drone Training for Inspections is a combination of one day courses that provide hands-on and classroom training for safe and legal use of a sUAS. Easily learn to fly and operate a drone. Prepare to take and pass the FAA sUAS pilot licensing test required for business/commercial use.Oil and Gas Safety Training. In the oilfield, working safely is the top priority. NMJC provides trainers, classes, and resources to enhance your safety program and training skills.

    Registration is simple and can be easily be done on-line for all of these courses. Just follow the registration link on each individual training page, create an account, place the class in the cart, checkout, and you are registered.

    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

  • NMJC is teaching ‘one of a kind’ courses at their Oil and Gas Training Programs in Hobbs, NM; and they are amazing!

    You will hear from Kelly Tooker who created these programs and is the Director of O&G Technology at NMJC; the Students and Instructors for the “Lease Pumper” course I was fortunate to sit in on… as well as a firsthand experience of being on the training grounds with Don Harmon.

    I want to thank Ms. Monica Cervantes for inviting me to NMJC and all the New Mexico Junior College Staff I met during the week… “Oilfield Talk” was welcomed in and we really appreciate it!

    “Oilfield Talk” spent almost a week with NMJC and drove over 2700 miles to bring you these stories… hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy bringing them to you.

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

    Special Thanks to:

    NMJC - New Mexico Junior College, Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    https://www.nmjc.edu/community/workforce_development/oil_and_gas/

    5317 N Lovington Hwy

    Hobbs, New Mexico 88240

    575.492.4710

    Kelly Tooker – Director of Oil & Gas Technology, Workforce Development at NMJC

    Don Harmon – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Monica Cervantes – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

    Colton Wiemers – Adjunct Instructor for Lease Pumper Course

    Louanne Lopez – Lease Pumper Student Jan-2024

    Johnny Rivera – Lease Pumper Student Jan-2024

    Melquiades ‘Manny’ Salcido – Lease Pumper Student Jan-2024

    Braden Maxwell – Lease Pumper Student Jan-2024

    Yahir Esparza – Lease Pumper Student Jan-2024

    Courses offered at NMJC Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

    Oil and Gas Training

    Lease Pumper Training

    BASIN UNITED

    Building the Basin: Fundamental Safety Orientation and Leadership Training

    Introduction to The Oil and Gas Industry

    Well Control - IADC Certified

    Math 4 the Oilfield

    Crude Oil Economics

    Surface Separation/Production Equipment

    Drone Training

    Pump It Forward - Share in Success

    Welcome to Oil and Gas Technology at New Mexico Junior College. NMJC is a community college located in Hobbs, New Mexico. Hobbs is the largest city in Lea County with a booming economy focused on the oil and gas industry. NMJC has an Oil and Gas Training center with classrooms, equipment, and a dedicated staff to provide safe realistic hands-on oilfield training.

    New Mexico Junior College is located in the heart of Lea County's thriving oil and gas based economy. Lea County is the largest part of the Permian Basin with the most active wells. Our area expertise is world class!

    These training programs are designed to promote YOUR success in the oil and gas industry.

    Lease Pumper Training is a two week course designed to teach fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for entry level Lease Operators. This course provides training in place of experience. Mornings are spent in the classroom and afternoons are on location.Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry is a two day course that provides a big picture overview of the oil and gas industry. Subjects include: geology, drilling, production, natural gas processing, crude oil refining, and industry economics. This course is ideal for business professionals desiring a better understanding of this unique industry.Well Control Training is a 5 day IADC WellSharp class provided by GWC on the NMJC campus. This training provides knowledge to maintain pressure control during workover and completion operations. Completion of this training meets IADC certification requirements.Math 4 The Oilfield is a six hour course offered as a math refresher and includes many unique calculations utilized in the oilfield. Basic Crude Oil Economics is a four hour course discussing the fundamentals of crude oil pricing. There are numerous factors that drive the price. Understanding these factors are important for everyone that has an economic interest in the up and down cycle of this industry.Surface Separation/Production Equipment is a four hour class designed to familiarize employees with the basic design and function of production equipment from the wellhead to the sales line. Tank battery flows, pressurized operation, valve operation, vessel function, and wellhead operation are all important to being safe and effective on location.Drone Training for Inspections is a combination of one day courses that provide hands-on and classroom training for safe and legal use of a sUAS. Easily learn to fly and operate a drone. Prepare to take and pass the FAA sUAS pilot licensing test required for business/commercial use.Oil and Gas Safety Training. In the oilfield, working safely is the top priority. NMJC provides trainers, classes, and resources to enhance your safety program and training skills.

    Registration is simple and can be easily be done on-line for all of these courses. Just follow the registration link on each individual training page, create an account, place the class in the cart, checkout, and you are registered.

    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic and Host of Oilfield Talk podcast

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    Mobile# 225-999-5223 or email [email protected]

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

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  • Something New and Exciting coming to the Oilfield Talk Family !

    Monica Cervantes will host Oilfield Talk MX Español from the Oilfields of New Mexico and Texas.

    Her bilingual interviews will give us stories from the land-based Oil and Gas Industry and the people who work there!

    Follow Monica on:

    www.OilfieldTalkMX.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556053955113

    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

  • Mr. Charles Huston is starting out in one of the most dangerous professions on Earth… that is a career in Commercial Diving.

    Short BONUS episode I hope you will enjoy…

    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

  • Ep016 – Erwin Guidry and the “Marlin 7 Spinner”

    After 50 Years in the Drilling Industry, Erwin has finally retired and is enjoying his Wife, Children, Grandkids, Family! He has worked all around the world and has many stories to tell.

    I was fortunate to have worked with Erwin… and thankful he agreed to be a Guest on Oilfield Talk.

    A few days after recording, I got a text from Erwin and he said he has been remembering more stories and writing those story ideas down and now has many, MANY more to tell… you bet I will be recording Erwin again as soon as possible!

    The recording environment wasn’t that great… on a sidewalk next to the main road… at an O&G Hiring Event in Lafayette that had people lined up around the hotel… and traffic was crazy.

    Please pardon the sound quality… did my best, but there are still a few clicks, hisses and car horns.

    I will be putting some pictures on the Oilfield Talk Facebook page of Erwin’s new business endeavor… Custom Metal Business such as Metal Art, Smudge Pots, Fire Pits… creating Custom Metal Designs with his CNC Cutter and Laser.

    You can contact Erwn at 337-789-9255 or email: [email protected]

    Erwin Guidry - linkedin.com/in/erwin-guidry-081b8aa4

    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

  • Ep015 – Justin Eckhardt and Ms. Monica Cervantes

    Justin is trying to get started in the Oilfield… he reached out to Dan Morrison for advice (good choice) who put Justin in touch with Oilfield Talk for an interview.

    After the interview, I connected Justin and Ms. Monica for further Environmental industry advice… sounds like they have a plan for Justin, after he graduates college.

    Justin’s episode is rather short, so I added Ms. Monica’s interview from Episode 007… because hers is a very special and inspirational story.

    Justin Eckhardt, Right-handed Pitcher for University of Texas and Ohio State

    AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2022)

    Recorded his first win of the season pitching for six innings, struck out seven batters, didn’t issue any walks, and allowed zero runs on two hits against Central Arkansas (3/22)…started his first game of the season pitching 1.2 innings with one strikeout against Texas State (3/9).

    AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2021)

    Pitched in six games with four starts in first season of action for the Longhorns…finished with a 6.75 ERA in 13.1 innings pitched…held opponents to a .208 batting average against…the Longhorns won all four games he started and won in five-of-six outings…tossed a season-high 3.1 innings and allowed just one run against Nevada (4/13).

    AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2020)

    Made one scoreless relief appearance in the final game of the shortened season, against Abilene Christian on March 11...used just four pitches to retire the side in order in a perfect ninth inning...retired all three batters on groundouts...named first team Academic All-Big 12.

    AS A FRESHMAN (2019)

    Missed the 2019 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

    HIGH SCHOOL

    Named District MVP as a senior and named a first team all-state outfielder…lettered in each of his seasons at Sealy High School…also lettered in each of his four years in both football and track, earning All-District honors in football and making the state finals in high jump…in baseball, earned All-District and All-Region honors.

    PERSONAL

    Son of Kyle and Laurie Eckhardt…has one brother, Tyler.

    https://texassports.com/sports/baseball/roster/justin-eckhardt/11094

    OSU Scholar Athlete (2023)

    2023 (Junior)

    Made 21 appearances, including six starts, on the mound

    Finished the season with a 4-3 record

    Struck out 36 batters in 46.2 innings pitched

    Fanned a season-high four batters against Central Michigan on May 10 and Michigan on May 19

    Earned his first win as a Buckeye at Cal State Bakersfield on March 12; he struck out three in 6.0 innings pitched

    Prior to Ohio State

    Transferred to Ohio State from the University of Texas, where he played from 2019-22

    Made 11 appearances on the mound for the Longhorns in 2022 and started in five games.

    Fanned 23 batters in 25.1 IP in 2022

    Attended high school at Sealy High School, where he was a District MVP and a First Team All-State outfielder his senior season.

    https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/baseball/roster/justin-eckhardt/9937

    Ms. Monica Cervantes from Ep007 - RIGZONE – Midland, TX Oil & Gas Job Fair 10-2023

    Special interview with Monica Cervantes was gracious enough to share her experiences in the Oil & Gas Industry.

    Below are some links Monica talks about.

    Pro Mud - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfmuA9nhV3c

    Eco Klean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5WmGddRFk

    Ben Clean Pro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--0w-xjHM2k

    Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy (WGLC) - https://wglconference.com/

    Monica Cervantes – Speaker - https://wglconference.com/speaker/monica-cervantes/

    WSO Symposium 2023 Slide Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw5IKVmkS5c

    Monica Cervantes

    Monica is a World Safety Organization Certified Safety Instructor Master Level (ISO 17024), WSO Certified Safety Technician, and published in the World Safety Journal. Ms. Cervantes is also a Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, and Industrial Hygienist. Ms. Cervantes holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas of Permian Basin with a major in Biology and a minor in kinesiology. Ms. Cervantes currently owns Twin Horse Environmental, Vida Medical Management, and La Chava. She is also a business partner in Kyros Global Group. She also serves as Gracias Foundation founder/CEO, Odessa Multicultural Committee president, and proudly serves on the World Safety Organization Board of Directors.

    Company - Twin Horse Environmental – www.twinhorse.us

    Kyros Global Group – www.KyrosGlobalGroup.us

    Contact Info [email protected]

    1st Annual Kyros International Innovation Conference! We are excited to bring together visionaries, pioneers, and change-makers who have harnessed the power of innovation to transform environmental, social, and governance landscapes. The conference aims to explore the profound impact of innovation on society and business, highlighting the pivotal role it plays in driving positive change. Our platform is dedicated to individuals and groups who have not only envisioned a better future but have actively contributed to it through innovative processes, cutting-edge equipment, and transformative structural changes.

    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

    www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii

    www.OilfieldTalk.com

    Oilfield Talk on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089477354831

    Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…

    Thanks for your support!

  • Ep014 – Mr. Carey Crutcher – Oilfield, Pipeline and Rodeo Legend… “The Impossible Pays Better!”

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    Interview of a lifetime with Mr. Crutcher who is 88 years old & started in the Oil Patch when he was 14… that’s 68+ w/ years spent in the Oil Industry, and he is still going…

    He is ‘The Most Interesting Man’… Oilfield Talk has interviewed and the stories he tells are just AMAZING!

    40+ years professional experience with all facets of pipeline equipment design, fabrication, marketing and sales.

    2019 Inductee of the All Cowboys & Arena Champions Hall of Fame

    http://www.cowboyandarenachampions.com/Linked_Pages/4thInductionMeeting-2019.html

    Mr. Crutcher and CCI invented the “Automatic Pipe Welding Machine” that revolutionized laying of pipelines and enabled at least four times faster welding of pipeline connections and was used to help build The Alaskan Pipeline and tens of thousands of miles of pipeline both offshore and on land.

    In the mid 1960's Crutcher-Rolf-Cummings merged with M.J. Crose Manufacturing and operated as CRC-Crose International until sometime in the 70's when they became Crutcher Resources Corp. In the mid 60s Jerry Nelson (who had been the engineer working on the Battelle project) approached CRC with an idea for a new and improved system. He purposed to make a system that would be composed of a bevel facing machine, an internal line-up clamp/welding machine to deposit the root pass and then external welders run on bands clamped to the pipe OD. This was the foundation of the CRC Automatic Welding System and it remains essentially unchanged today.

    The CRC welding system had some growing pains. Welding parameters were then poorly understood, the operators were not welders and needed to have extensive training and like most new technology, it was not readily accepted in the industry. Finally some trial runs were made and welding parameters were improved and the operators became proficient. In about 1983 CRC Pipeline International broke away from Crutcher Resources Corp and became a privately held operation.

    Mr. Crutcher and CCI have multiple patents including:

    “Size-adjustable internal pipe clamp apparatus”

    Patent# US4140262A - Assigned to CAREY CRUTCHER, INC.

    https://patents.google.com/patent/US4140262

    “Pipe handling apparatus for pipe laying barges”

    Patent# US4067450A - Assigned to CAREY CRUTCHER, INC.

    “Automatic internal pipe line-up clamp”

    Patent# US5288005A - Assigned to CAREY CRUTCHER, INC.

    “Apparatus for brush-cleaning the interiors of pipes”

    Patent# US4027349A- Assigned to CAREY CRUTCHER, INC.

    “Pipe wrapping apparatus”

    Patent# US4069088A- Assigned to CAREY CRUTCHER, INC.

    “Rotary internal pipe bending mandrel”

    Patent# US4164135A- Assigned to CAREY CRUTCHER, INC.

    Many, many more… see https://patents.google.com/?q=(%22Carey+Crutcher%22)&oq=%22Carey+Crutcher%22

    AUSTRALIAN LAND & CATTLE COMPANY

    Australian Land & Cattle Company (ALCCO) was incorporated in Western Australia in 1969 by Jack Miller Fletcher and Carey Crutcher, after extensive research to engage in irrigation farming, ranching, feedlotting of cattle and export marketing. With property over 6,700 square miles, and comprising of several stations, the heart of its program was the Camballin Irrigation Farm along the Fitzroy River.

    https://slwa.wa.gov.au/pdf/mn/mn2501_3000/mn2816.pdf

    Liveringa

    Liveringa or Liveringa Station, often referred to as Upper Liveringa Station, is a pastoral lease in Western Australia that once operated as a sheep station but presently operates as a cattle station.

    The Australian Land and Cattle Company was incorporated in 1969 in Western Australia by Jack Miller Fletcher and Carey Crutcher.[8] At its height, the company owned seven prime Kimberley stations covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres (7,722 sq mi) and carrying 100,000 head of cattle.[9] Among the properties acquired were Camballin and Liveringa stations. At Liveringa the company cleared 25,000 hectares (61,776 acres) of land to grow sorghum under flood irrigation; the crop was then used in company feedlots to fatten cattle.[10] In 1972 the last of the sheep were sold off to stations in the Pilbara and the only stock remaining were cattle.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liveringa

    Carey Crutcher

    Chairman at Carey Crutcher, Inc.

    Chairman at Transgulf Energy Services, Inc. 1982 - Present

    Chairman & CEO at Crutcher Resources Corporation 1964 - 1976

    The University of Texas at Austin Graduate 1959

    Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/carey-crutcher-64493942

    Website: careycrutcherinc.com

    The Big Rich: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes by Bryan Burrough, published in 2009. The book tells the story of four Texas oil men and their families that made large fortunes in the oil industry: Hugh Roy Cullen, Clint Murchison, Sid Richardson and H.L. Hunt. Wikipedia

    Originally published: January 27, 2009

    Author: Bryan Burrough

    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

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  • Kenny Fontenot was directed by a higher power to the Permian Basin Hiring Event in Lafayette to share a very powerful message!

    A message of love for the oilfield, a message of hope for anyone with financial difficulties and a message of loss.

    Kenny shares his story of receiving the worse telephone any oilfield hand can imagine receiving… the loss of a child while at work offshore.

    Please share this story with those you love… it could save a life!

    Thank you, Kenny, for sharing your message…

    If anyone would like to contact Kenny:

    Kenny Fontenot Jr.

    Financial Professional

    1847 Financial

    +1-337-466-5056

    [email protected]

    Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic

    Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner

    For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

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