Oilfield Talk

Leon “Trae” Faught III

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! read less
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Episodes

Ep027 – Part 2 - Good Oil Days – Oil Boom Festival in Humble, TX – Mariachi Music
Apr 22 2024
Ep027 – Part 2 - Good Oil Days – Oil Boom Festival in Humble, TX – Mariachi Music
‘umble, Texas…  don’t say the “H”… the “H” is silent. Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment… 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.”   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    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!
Ep026 – Good Oil Days – Oil Boom Festival in Humble, TX
Apr 14 2024
Ep026 – Good Oil Days – Oil Boom Festival in Humble, TX
‘umble, Texas…  don’t say the “H”… the “H” is silent. Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment… 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   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    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!
Ep025 - Colton Wiemers - Full Interview - RIOT SCADA
Mar 29 2024
Ep025 - Colton Wiemers - Full Interview - RIOT SCADA
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!   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 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!
Ep024 - R I F - Reduction in Force    &    HiRE   at   www.LAworks.net
Mar 15 2024
Ep024 - R I F - Reduction in Force & HiRE at www.LAworks.net
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   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   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!
Ep023 – BONUS – Kelly Tooker, 1st Interview – Director of Oil & Gas Technology and “Drone Master” at NMJC
Mar 2 2024
Ep023 – BONUS – Kelly Tooker, 1st Interview – Director of Oil & Gas Technology and “Drone Master” at NMJC
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.
Ep022 – Dennis Holmberg - New Horizons Foundation – “Shark Tank”
Mar 1 2024
Ep022 – Dennis Holmberg - New Horizons Foundation – “Shark Tank”
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! 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.
Ep021 – BONUS – Don Harmon NMJC Instructor, Teaching ‘Lease Pumper’ – “Small Adjustments Make Big Changes”
Feb 17 2024
Ep021 – BONUS – Don Harmon NMJC Instructor, Teaching ‘Lease Pumper’ – “Small Adjustments Make Big Changes”
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.
Ep020 - Don Harmon NMJC Instructor Interview
Feb 11 2024
Ep020 - Don Harmon NMJC Instructor Interview
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    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!
Ep019 - New Mexico Junior College – Oil & Gas Courses are Outstanding!
Feb 5 2024
Ep019 - New Mexico Junior College – Oil & Gas Courses are Outstanding!
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    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!
Ep016 – Erwin Guidry and the “Marlin 7 Spinner”
Feb 3 2024
Ep016 – Erwin Guidry and the “Marlin 7 Spinner”
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:  LANSEMEGMETAL@YAHOO.COM 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
Feb 3 2024
Ep015 – Justin Eckhardt and Ms. Monica Cervantes
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    monica@kyrosglobalgroup.us 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!”
Dec 24 2023
Ep014 – Mr. Carey Crutcher – Oilfield, Pipeline and Rodeo Legend… “The Impossible Pays Better!”
Ep014 – Mr. Carey Crutcher – Oilfield, Pipeline and Rodeo Legend…   “The Impossible Pays Better!” Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…   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.   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!