Category: hse

Jonna Smoot, SPE Permian Basin Board Member and Produced Water Society Permian Basin Chapter President, discusses the importance of produced water management in the Permian Basin, exploring new technologies, infrastructure, and the environmental impact of produced water treatment and reuse.Contact Jonna Smoot via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonna-d-smoot-25290854 Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network…

In this episode, Brad LaPorte, Chief Marketing Officer at Morphisec, shares insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, especially within critical infrastructure like oil and gas. He discusses the unique challenges of protecting interconnected systems and connected worker safety platforms from cyber threats, including ransomware groups like Keelin and Dark Side. Brad emphasizes the importance of…

In this episode, Russell interviews Matt Smith, CEO and founder of My Pass Global, a pioneering platform transforming how critical industries manage workforce credentials. Discover how their innovative skills passport and verification system enhances safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across global energy, mining, and industrial sectors.Contact Matt Smith via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mattsmith000Company Website: mypassglobal.com Brought to…

Russell joins OGGN colleague, Daniel Radabaugh, host of the Global Energy Recon Podcast and Co-Founder, CEO of One Shot Growth. In this episode, they go “across the pond” to explore the critical link between mental health, safety, and organizational performance in high-risk industries like oil and gas. Their guest is Chris Cummings, a global wellbeing…

In this episode, we explore safety leadership across multicultural environments in the oil and gas industry. Our guest, Simon Antonio Padilla Vega, shares over 20 years of experience working in complex, high-risk offshore operations in Venezuela, Suriname, Trinidad, and Colombia. Tune in for practical insights on process safety, human performance, and leveraging technology in safety…

In this episode, Russell Stewart hosts Luke Jacobs, CEO of Encamp, to explore innovative environmental compliance solutions tailored for the oil and gas industry. They discuss the evolution of environmental management technology, the role of AI in streamlining regulatory processes, and how these tools translate into cost savings and risk mitigation for organizations. Contact Luke…

Join us as we explore advanced safety training, innovative simulation tools, and industry insights at the EPC Conference with representatives from F.I.R.S.T. Learn about high fidelity mannequins, chemical spill response, and specialized rescue training for chemical plants and refineries. Company Website: https://firstcallfirst.com/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil…

In this episode, Russell Stewart speaks with Mike Sullivan, President of Utility Safety Partners, about damage prevention, utility safety, and the evolution of “click before you dig” systems in Canada. Mike shares how Utility Safety Partners unified multiple organizations into one umbrella focused on keeping workers and the public safe and explains why overhead power…

When Renee Helmer’s husband Richard was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2016 — the same year a business deal collapsed and their international contracts dried up — she made a decision that changed both their lives. A former stay-at-home mom and schoolteacher with zero oilfield background, Renee walked into Helmer Directional Drilling (founded by her…

Explore how Caterpillar is reshaping safety culture across industries, emphasizing leadership engagement, human organizational performance, and proactive risk management. Justin Ganschow shares insights into building resilient safety systems that prioritize both environmental protection and employee well-being, all while debunking common safety misconceptions. Contact Justin Ganschow via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justin-ganschow-ms-csp-chmm-5398ab8Company Website: cat.com Brought to you on OGGN, the largest…