Oil and Gas HSE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Russell talks to Keith Stelter and Wally Suarez with American Safety. They discuss preparing for and carrying out safety rescues along with some interesting anecdotes from Wally’s day as a Texas Correctional Officer. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Keith Stelter via LinkedIn: www.epochwesterncanada.comlinkedin.com/in/keith-ste...

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

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

Russell welcomes to the show Ken Fichtler, CEO of Gaize.  They discuss the challenges that cannabis legalization has created in the workplace and how new AI technology offers a potential solution.  Contact Ken Fiichtler via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenfichtler Company Website: www.gaize.ai  Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy i...

In this episode Russell interviews Randy Foster, SHEP OHST – S & H Director for Milestone Environmental. Learn how this small but growing company built and maintains its safety program. Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ru ssell-stewart-podcast-host/ Contact Randy Foster via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/randy-fo ster-shep-ohst-a0088113a Guest Website: https://www.m...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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