In this episode of the Under Pressure Podcast, David Abshire interviews Jeff Wells, a reservoir engineer with a background in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M. Jeff shares his journey into the oil and gas industry, discussing his career path, current role, and the challenges he faces in a small private company. The conversation highlights the…
In this episode of Under Pressure, host David Abshire speaks with Marcus Jones, an experienced professional in the oil and gas industry. Marcus shares his journey from a small town in Oklahoma to becoming an entrepreneur in the oil sector. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he has encountered, including the importance of chemistry in…
In this episode, David Abshire interviews Michael Waid, who shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing in South Texas to becoming a key player in the oil and gas industry. Michael discusses his current ventures, including 18G Energy and a successful side business, Small Batch Texas. He addresses common misconceptions about the oil and gas…
Summary In this episode of the Under Pressure Podcast, host David Abshire speaks with Cameron Bayne, a production engineer in California's oil industry. Cameron shares his journey into petroleum engineering, detailing his education at the Colorado School of Mines and the challenges he faced in the industry after graduation. He discusses his current role, responsibilities,…
In this episode of Compressor Talk, David Abshire interviews Aiden Larrabee, a senior petroleum engineering student at Texas A&M. Aiden shares his journey from Maine to Texas, discussing how he discovered his passion for petroleum engineering through podcasts and the importance of real-world experience. He challenges common misconceptions about the oil and gas industry, emphasizing…
In this conversation, Jason LeGrande discusses the importance of communication in operations, particularly emphasizing the need for a communications director to streamline processes. He highlights the challenges faced by sales teams in maintaining focus while juggling operational requests, underscoring the need for better information flow between sales and operations.
In this conversation, David Abshire interviews COO Erin Palacio of Midwest Compressor, discussing his transition from healthcare and government to the oil and gas industry. They explore the challenges of managing diverse teams, the importance of balancing technology with human connection, and the initiatives taken to enhance employee engagement and company culture. Erin shares insights…
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