Oil and Gas HSE

By Russell StewartBusiness

Oil and Gas HSE episodes

September 30 Revolutionizing Workforce Credentialing: How My Pass Global Leads with Safety & Efficiency | Ep 376
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/mattsmith000
Company Website: mypassglobal.com
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September 23 The Power of Workplace Well-Being in the Oil & Gas Industry with Chris Cummings | Ep 375
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 expert, who shares insights from his new book The Well-Being Centred Workplace and discusses strategies for fostering healthier, safer work environments.
Contact Chris Cummings via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chris-cummings-b204a525
Website: wellbeingatwork.world
Book: • The Well-Being Centred Workplace by Chris Cummings
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September 16 International Safety Leadership with Simon Antonio Padilla Vega | Ep 374
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 management.
Contact Simon via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simon-antonio-padilla-vega-7bbb9326
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September 09 The “E” in HSE | Ep 373
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 Jacobs via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lukejacobs1 Company Website: www.encamp.com
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September 02 Emergency Response and Safety Training with F.I.R.S.T. – EPC Conference 2026 | Ep 372
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/
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August 26 Look Up and Live | Ep 371
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 lines deserve the same attention as buried utilities.
Contact Mike Sullivan via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mike-sullivan-81a2a44
Websites:
alberta1call.com (Company)
canadiancga.com (Company)
clickbeforeyoudig.com (Other)
The Safety Moment Podcast: https://utilitysafety.ca/learning-centre/resources/podcasts/
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August 19 Parkinson’s, the Permian, and a Directional Drilling Legacy | Ep 370
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 father-in-law in 1965, once the largest directional drilling company in the Gulf of Mexico) and became its VP within days. Two weeks of crash-course training later, she was driving herself into the Permian Basin to sell directional drilling to a room full of insiders.
In this episode, Renee talks candidly about Richard’s 11-year journey with Parkinson’s — the symptoms most people don’t know about (cognitive decline, “locking up,” loss of voice and confidence), the treatments they’ve tried (levodopa, deep brain stimulation, light therapy, hyperbaric chambers), and why the Permian Basin’s elevated Parkinson’s rates have her paying closer attention to emissions and flare-to-fuel technology. She also shares how Helmer Directional closed during COVID, how she rebuilt as Helmer Oilfield Products and Services (Helmer Ops) doing business development for oil and gas startups, and the moment she realized “common sense” isn’t as common as the industry assumes — a lesson that’s shaped how she thinks about safety ever since.
It’s a conversation about resilience, caregiving, and the unglamorous work of learning an industry from scratch — with a little Cajun cooking and a lot of heart along the way.
In this episode:
The rise and 2020 closure of Helmer Directional Drilling
Living with Parkinson’s disease: symptoms, treatment options, and caregiving
Why the Permian Basin sees elevated Parkinson’s rates
Flare-to-fuel technology and Permian Basin infrastructure gaps
Breaking into the Permian as the only woman selling directional drilling
Miss Helmer’s Whiskey Wednesdays
What “common sense” safety training really requires
Renee’s own podcast, What Will Renee Say Today?
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August 12 Safety Culture Transformation with Justin Ganschow of Caterpillar Safety Services | Ep 369
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-5398ab8
Company Website: cat.com
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August 05 Safety Leadership and Stories: Insights from Paul Espenan | Ep 368
In this episode, we dive into the power of storytelling in safety leadership with Paul Espenan, Senior Vice President EHS&R – Diversified Energy Company and author of The Heart and Soul of Safety. Paul shares his journey from oil and gas safety to writing a leadership book filled with impactful stories, emphasizing that genuine care drives safety culture.
Contact Paul Espenan via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-espenan
https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Soul-Safety-Leading-Performance/
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July 29 The Future of Onboard Agriculture with AI | Ep 367
In this episode, Russell Stewart interviews Coby Sella, CEO of Agwa Farm, about how AI-powered hydroponic systems are transforming nutrition, safety, and sustainability on offshore rigs and ships. Discover how a compact, autonomous cabinet grows fresh greens in remote environments, improving crew well-being and operational efficiency.
Contact Kobe Sella via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cobysella
Company Website: www.agwafarm.com
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