Oilfield Talk
Oilfield Talk Podcast will interview Oilfield Hands from all over the industry & world… who have stories on top of stories to tell about their time in the Oil Patch. Give anyone in the Oil & Gas industry from Drilling to Production… Transportation to Service Industry! Everyone has a story to tell about “that one time” or “you just wouldn’t believe this”… people telling their versions of stories (creative license allowed) or the way they remember it… fact or fiction I guarantee everyone will enjoy listening to “Oilfield Talk”! Hopefully one interviewer will call his buddy down the street who will call another friend… only to have a large group of friends feeding off each other… telling lies… where the next story is crazier than the last… just trying to out do each other! Amazing stories you just won’t believe… but never the less are probably (mostly) true! Hope you will join us for an adventure into the Oil Patch where most people will never get the real story or “inside scoop”… unless you are part of the family. Now… we are able to share those stories… re-live our days in the Oil Industry and share not only the history… but traditions and the crazy people we call family and places we call home… for half our lives. Good hearted, family friendly stories… no negativity, trama or drama… stories everyone will be proud for their family to listen to… and hopefully, our family will better understand why we love the Oil Patch!
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Ep028 – Hobbs Sun Newspaper Interviews "Oilfield Talk"
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
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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Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
‘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 OilPatchGear@gmail.com 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 sgonzalez@ksbj.org
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.”
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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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
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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Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Ep026 – Good Oil Days – Oil Boom Festival in Humble, TX
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
‘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 OilPatchGear@gmail.com 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: info@humblemuseum.com
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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
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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Friday Mar 29, 2024
Ep025 - Colton Wiemers - Full Interview - RIOT SCADA
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
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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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Ep024 - R I F - Reduction in Force & HiRE at www.LAworks.net
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
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/
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Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
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!
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!
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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
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.
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Ep022 – Dennis Holmberg - New Horizons Foundation – “Shark Tank”
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
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
dholmberg@nmjc.edu
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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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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
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.
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
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!
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!
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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
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.
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Ep020 - Don Harmon NMJC Instructor Interview
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
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.
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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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iii
www.OilfieldTalk.com
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Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Ep019 - New Mexico Junior College – Oil & Gas Courses are Outstanding!
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
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.
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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 Trae@OilfieldTalk.com
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!
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