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MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT
THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE OTHER STUFF by Bruce Nash, VP & General Manager
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just wanted to send a quick note to all of you about “stuff.” I can’t seem to put my finger on it but for a number of reasons we have been challenged as of late in a number of ways. Something certainly appears to be “in the air” as we all seem to be dealing with more than our fair share of issues. Maybe it is the cold weather blues… not sure, but let me talk about stuff. Let me point out a few things like the recent rash of incidents, lack of consistent work, no work, difficult customers, labor shortage, equipment issues. etc., etc. I like to call this “the stuff.” Stuff that challenges us, stuff that causes us grief, and stuff that drives us crazy. Somedays when you think you are ahead, you look and find out you are two steps back. Frustrating to say the least. But here is where “the stuff ” gets good. You all deal with stuff every day and stuff gets done. I know our jobs are not easy. Easy stuff is not rewarding. I know the miles and hours some of you are putting in. It is difficult, but the thing I am most proud is that I never hear: “I can’t do this stuff.” Driving in the middle of the night to fix a rig in the middle of nowhere is difficult. There is no one beside you in the truck constantly reminding you of how important it is that you are doing this but we seem to keep the wheels going in the right direction, and that is how stuff gets done. I watch stuff get done every day. Sometimes it is first thing in the morning, sometimes in the middle of the night. Nothing challenges a person more than climbing underneath some broken down piece of equipment, in the dark and in –25°C weather! The first 50 days of 2014 have been difficult for all of us and we have been dealing with a lot of stuff, but all of this gets handled because we know our stuff. All of you should be proud of how you manage the stuff. I certainly am. This is what we do and how we do it…we deal with “the stuff.” 2
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Can I promise any of you that you won’t have to deal with stuff in the future? Certainly not. If you are looking for that, you best get out of the oil patch! But I can promise you that it will not be boring, not easy, and will probably dip into a little overtime! Finally, our number one priority today is keeping our people safe. This is a cultural shift that requires all of us to step outside our comfort zone and “stop” people from doing unsafe or not understood work. The example many of you have heard me talk about is jaywalking. When was the last time you stopped someone from crossing a road
when it was not safe to do so? This is the shift I am talking about; having the courage to say, “Hey what you are doing is not safe and you need to stop.” (Thankfully, I was the recipient of this behaviour. Read about it on page 4.) We have a great group at Savanna, great leaders and great people. We get stuff done and will continue to do so. And finally, remember the importance of family and friends and do not take for granted the ones we love. I remind myself that every day and so should you. It helps with the “stuff.” n
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Message from Management............ 2 From Knockdowns to Safety Stand Downs........................... 3 MOC is Quickly Becoming SOP......... 5 What’s Happening.....................6–7 From the Mailroom..................... 7 Australiana............................... 9 Meet Kathy Bell........................10 The Last Page...........................11 Rig-n-Dig is published by Savanna Energy Services Corp. as an information vehicle for our employees and for our community. Suggestions and contributions are welcome and encouraged. Editor & Publisher: Patrick Brooks (403-718-2885, pbrooks@savannaenergy.com) Managing Editor: John Bayko (403-781-9999, jbayko@savannaenergy.com)
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From knockdowns to Safety Stand Downs Safety precautions within the oil and gas industry have come a long way since the days of Jumping Pound University.
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ing a breath or two of dangerously high concentrations of H2S gas that would render the victim unconscious almost immediately or at least paralyzed to some degree. One of the key characteristics of H2S is that it’s heavier than air in most situations. Hans, the elder student, had recollections of some residents of the Turner Valley area encountering this very phenomenon before it was widely known what the cause was: “Before H2S training was even talked about,
Built in 1942, these Horton Spheres at the Turner Valley Gas Plant stand as a testament to the early days of oil and gas exploration in Canada. It’s also a reminder of a time when managers would turn a blind eye to safety violations, such as smoking inside the plant.
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ans sat down next to me in the Enform classroom. Born in The Netherlands but living in Canada since the late ’50s, he earned his first H2S certification back in 1965. After doing the math for us, Hans said that this H2S Alive class would be his 16th recertification for hydrogen sulfide. Fifteen of the other students in the room were young men looking to either break into the oilpatch or they needed to get re-certified in order to continue working in the industry, as Hans was doing. Three female academic researchers were also enrolled in the course by their respective universities because the proximity of their field work in relation to active wellsites necessitated a safety course on toxic gases…just in case. As for me, I had just started a new job with Savanna the day before the H2S course. I was immediately signed up for hydrogen sulfide training as a prerequisite for future rig visits I would make as the new member of Savanna’s Corporate Communications team. I was no stranger to unseen workplace hazards — I worked in a funeral home for a year — but up to this point, my only exposure to petroleum fume toxicity was at the gas pump. This H2S Alive course, I discovered, was an eyeopening but thorough baseline for recognizing the danger signs of hydrogen sulfide gas and its associated risks.
As the class lessons moved along, many of the students became more vocal in relating workplace incidents they had personally witnessed or became involved in, to the point where a misguided game of one-upmanship began to form. Who would have the most horrific field incident story to tell the class? No matter the outcome or severity of the incident, though, they all had one thing in common; the incidents all started with a “knockdown,” the first few moments follow-
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“ Very small concentrations of [H2S] gas built up in the liquid of the eye.”
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Personal electronic H2S monitors like this one are generally accurate for detecting hazardous gases. Before use, check its battery, repair log, and latest calibration date.
the locals used to hear about horse-and-riders walking along the roadside ditch with another person walking on the ground beside them. Without warning, the walker would fall to the ground.” Due to their higher elevation, the horse and rider were unaffected by the ambient H2S that had settled in the lowlying areas along the road, but the footwalker wasn’t so lucky.
Talking Points on Safety
On October 1, 2013, Bruce Nash (Vice President and General Manager for Savanna Well Servicing) was visiting Rig 117 in Lacombe, AB as part of a safety video shoot. While he stayed away from the rig itself to avoid being a nuisance, he wandered over to the light plant. He was stopped at the door by a young floorhand who informed him that ear protection was required before entering the plant. In hindsight, Bruce says of the incident: “I just made a mental note . . . this is good, this is what this crew does. They’re a very ‘safety conscious’ bunch of guys. It was just second nature for him to go ahead and do that.”
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from Hell’s Half Acre
The frequency of “knockdowns” and the growing awareness of the side effects of prolonged exposure to small amounts of hydrogen sulphide raised a lot of eyebrows in the southern Alberta communities in which wellsites were active. The recommended use of breathing equipment to mitigate H2S dangers was a step in the right direction and “…by the late 1930s, all rigs had gas masks but the men considered them a nuisance and refused to wear them” (Finch, 2005, p.126). The derision or laughter from co-workers made the use of the repurposed post-war equipment a tough sell and the breathing masks mostly stood idle during times of emergency. It was the opening of Shell’s Jumping Pound gas processing plant in 1951 that kickstarted an industry-wide need for research and policy-making for the safe production of oil and gas. “There was no formal [safety] position in those days, but even if there was it would have been useless because you needed to have practical experience with [H2S]” (Chandler, 2001). Jumping Pound became a sort of working lab for best practices when it came to sour gas handling and “many of the procedures the [JP] people first developed have became standard in the industry. Some of the oldtimers even called the plant Jumping Pound University” (Chandler, 2001). The instructor for our Enform class, a retired Mountie, made it clear to us that the notion of liability in the face of life-threatening wellsite incidents is not predicated on rank or command. A floorhand can just as quickly be held accountable for a fatality that he or she could have prevented, just as a rig manager could be, simply because the incident occurred on his watch. In collaboration with industry partners, Enform introduced the H2S Alive course in 1988 to standardize safety awareness and procedures, which literally involve life and death situations. This was a remarkable turnaround from half-acentury earlier when management would turn a blind eye to smoking in the plant. The importance and emphasis on worksite safety goes well beyond rig workers. Safety WWW.SAVANNAENERGY.COM
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE Stand Down Week, another Enform program, “…is a campaign that speaks to management commitment by encouraging presidents, CEOs and senior managers, to visit their field sites and remote operations to observe and discuss safety issues with frontline workers” (Wetmore, 2007). The corporate culture at Savanna has really embraced these concerns with a highly visible HSE department that actively promotes and rewards safety first. n REFERENCES: Chandler, G. (2001, November 5). Sour-gas university. Oilweek, suppl. Newsletter, 52.45, 63–64, 66. Finch, D. (2009). Hell’s half acre: early days in the great alberta oil patch. Surrey, BC: Heritage House Publishing Co. Ltd. Lambert, T.W., Goodwin, V.M., Stefani, D., & Strosher, L. (2006). Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and sour gas effects on the eye. A historical perspective. Science of the Total Environment, 367, 1–22. Skrtic, L. (2006). Hydrogen sulfide, oil and gas, and people’s health. Unpublished manuscript, University of California, Berkeley. Wetmore, W. (April 2007). Enform tackles difficult technology and safety training issues. World Oil, 229–233.
MOC is quickly becoming SOP Jonathan O’Blenes, Operations Engineering with a new five turn valve. Only a few people Manager, wants to encourage use of all of know it’s there, then one day someone thinks Savanna assets. Equipment MOCs allow for it’s a quarter turn and it isn’t tightened propinput from Ops, HSE, and TSG (Technical erly and you have an incident. Services Group) ensuring the best options for To set this MOC system up, Jonathan and rig operation. MOC gets his team got input all parties involved to from all divisions and ensure problems are regions and used our dealt with correctly, Vision and Values to that similar problems inform how an MOC don’t happen on other system would work. All rigs, and that SOPs field superintendants (safe operating proceare now trained and dures) are updated. the Savent portal went The premise behind live in late December it all is that tracking 2013. There is about The MOC portal on Savnet makes it easy to start, track, and managing equip30% current implemenor update an equipment or routine change. ment changes improves tation with all rig mansafety. It also ensures we learn from challenges agers expected to be oriented by end of Q2. and don’t repeat mistakes. Also, by having this An MOC ticket typically takes four-to-five upgrading process in place, we can attract the weeks to turn around but Jonathan says the bigger E&P companies. time will shorten as the system works toward Situation: You think you are fixing a problem greater efficiency. but are, in fact, creating a bigger problem. Final point: Rig managers, get yourself For example, a quarter turn valve is replaced trained on this new system!
Savanna Energy Services Corp. has established Key Accounts with Kal Tire for Savanna Drilling and Savanna Well Servicing. These accounts have been set up to provide consistency in product selection, preferred pricing and standardized billing practices for Savanna Energy throughout Kal Tire’s extensive network. Kal Tire can provide tires and related services for all types of equipment in Savanna’s operations. From light truck tires, to service rig tires and loader tires, Kal Tire has an extensive selection of tire products available for all applications and is here to assist with tire related issues 24/7, year round. Kal Tire is also a preferred vendor for PH&H and Foss and can provide both tires and mechanical services through our fleet card program for our light duty fleet. Savanna Energy Services Corp. also has VIP accounts established with Kal Tire for Savanna employees to purchase tires or mechanical services for their personal vehicles at reduced pricing. Just bring the appropriate account number (see below) into any Kal Tire location, tell them you are a Savanna employee up front, and they will get you looked after.
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Brad Hartstok, Nisku Area Manager for Savanna Well Servicing sent in these photos of Pat Dube, a rig manager working out of the Grande Prairie division, getting his decades’ long hair cut off for a good cause — the Stollery Children’s Hospital. The Northern Alberta Hair Massacure was held at West Edmonton Mall’s Ice Palace on February 14, 2014. Savanna Well Servicing donated $500 to contribute to Pat’s sleeker look. The event turned out to be a huge fundraiser for the hospital and has raised over $7.5 million since its inception.
Savanna Energy Services Corp. was recently in Lloydminster for the Alberta Works Job Fair held on February 13, 2014. Several soon-to-be greenhands tried on our gear while Laura Koronko, Savanna’s Diversity Coordinator was interviewed for Newcap News about Savanna’s recruiting efforts in that area.
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Ready to avert data disaster When Jim Clarke, Savanna’s Manager of Global Infrastructure, took stock of their data recovery plan, he realized the company’s outdated tape backup system and single data centre location could spell disaster in the event of a disaster. Clarke approached Savanna’s executive management with the need to significantly overhaul their production and server infrastructure with an emphasis on a formal disaster recovery plan. With Ken Mullen approving the recovery services project, Clarke went searching for a suitable vendor that could provide offsite backups geographically removed from Calgary, and full cloud migration of the company’s data. The new recovery system was almost put the test in June 2013 when Calgary was hit by severe flooding. Savanna’s head office in the city’s downtown core was spared any damage but the vendor, SunGard AS, was prepared to switch data backup to its facility in eastern Canada if it appeared the Calgary data centre would be compromised. Clarke takes comfort knowing that Savanna’s data is protected from future disasters and that tape backups will never haunt him again. n
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Field Superintendent Robert Hemsing (left) awards Tyrel Armstrong, Rig Manager for #432, with his 5-year ring.
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Training — Conduct Lifting Operations One of the many training courses that workers in Australia undertake prior to heading out to the field is the Conduct Lifting Operations course. The regularly scheduled course in Toowoomba includes the planning and preparation for lifting and moving loads. It involves utilising mathematical equations to identify the required slings to lift the various loads.
I Chose to Look the Other Way I could have saved a life that day, But I chose to look the other way. It wasn’t that I didn’t care , I had the time , and I was there . But I didn’t want to seem a fool , Or argue over a safety rule . I knew he’d done the job before , If I spoke up, he might get sore . The chances didn’t seem that bad , I’d done the same , He knew I had . So I shook my head and walked on by, He knew the risks as well as I. He took the chance , I closed an eye , And with that act, I let him die . I could have saved a life that day, But I chose to look the other way. Now every time I see his wife , I’ll know, I should have saved his life . That guilt is something I must bear, But it isn’t something you need share . If you see a risk that others take , That puts their health or life at stake . The question asked , or thing you say, Could help them live another day. If you see a risk and walk away, Then hope you never have to say, I could have saved a life that day, But I chose , to look the other way.
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The day commenced with a workshop explaining the theory for this activity, followed by the practical assessment. And judging by the smiles afterwards, the course was enjoyed by all. n
SSMs Congratulations to these Rig Managers who completed their Site Safety Manager (SSM) training: Kevin Reindll
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Jason Walter
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Todd McNeil
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Darcy Patterson
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Albert Murray
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Colin Wells
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Terry Ryals
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Davin Jackle
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Kevin Huculiak
Drilling
406
Luke Edwards
Well Servicing
64
Jamie Beck
Well Servicing
67
Mike Kuiper
Well Servicing
67
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EMPLOYEE PROFILE
KATHY BELL HR Manager based in Savanna’s Houston office
Q: What brought you to Calgary recently? A: I went to Calgary to complete my HR orientation and meet key people in charge of HR processes, programs, and procedures. Q: Have you been to Canada before?
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Savanna Energy Services Corp.
Savanna is looking for qualified men and women to work our Iron. We are a safety first, people first employer with a reputation for being a great company to work for.
What will you need to get started? H2S Alive ticket • First Aid certificate • Valid driver’s licence •
A: No, it was my first time to visit Canada. And it was so cold! Q: How long have you been working at Savanna? A: I started January 6th, so I’ve been working here about seven weeks. Q: Where are you originally from? A: Texas. Born in Galveston and raised in Houston. Q: What do you like to do when you are not working? A: I try to exercise three times per week and spend time at home with my husband, daughter, and two dogs. Q: What was your first job? A: My very first job was as a part-time secretary at my church’s school. Q: What’s your favorite band or singer? A: ZZ Top (that little ol’ band from Texas). Q: Are there any unique HR challenges in the United States compared to Canada? A: Yes! The U.S. has very different employment laws at both the federal and state level with few government regulated social programs. Also, the right to carry weapons makes it challenging for employers.
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For more information on training and employment:
Laura Koronko Diversity Coordinator lkoronko@savannaenergy.com (587) 228-6230 WWW.SAVANNAENERGY.COM
THE LAST PAGE ACROSS
THE O&G CROSSWORD
(Answers on page 7)
1 A technology that helps clean coal using limestone and water. 5 A mineral that looks like a shiny black rock. It’s formed from plants that were once alive. 6 The force that pushes electricity or a current. In most homes this force is 110 volts. 8 The ability to do work. It comes in many forms such as light, heat, sound, and motion. 17 In a power plant, it’s where coal is burned. 18 This played a major role in expanding coal use in the United States. (2 words) 22 Resources that are not replaceable after they have been used up and need to be conserved. 23 Water at boiling temperature that spins a turbine. 24 A form of energy that is used in homes. Coal helps make half of it in the United States. 25 The amount of force that is pushed against an object, or that exists within an environment, like underwater; or what you feel before a big test! 26 The product or goods brought into a country from another country. 27 An electric utility generating station. (2 words) 28 Returning the land to the way it was or better than before mining. 29 Describes a new generation of energy processes that reduce air emissions and other pollutants from coalburning power plants. (3 words) 30 Refers to a group of mining techniques used to extract coal from below the ground. (2 words) 31 An apparatus that cools the steam in a power plant. 32 One of the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere; colorless and a waste product of burning fossil fuels. (2 words)
DOWN 2 Sealed vessel in a power plant where water is converted to steam. 3 A type of fuel formed from the remains of plants or sea creatures millions of years ago. (2 words) 4 A mining method in which the overburden (earth and rocks) is stripped away completely to reach the underlying coal or other minerals. (2 words) 7 A machine in a power plant that produces electricity by changing mechanical energy into electrical energy. 9 Practically every form of electric power is generated using this type of engine. 10 This is made from ancient plant material and gives coal most of its energy. 11 A device that changes electricity from one voltage to another voltage. 12 Rain that has turned acidic because of pollution in the air (2 words) 13 The process of changing into gas. It’s one of the best ways to clean coal. 14 Technology to capture and permanently store carbon dioxide. (2 words) 15 A unit of electric power, equal to one joule of work per second, and named after an inventor. 16 A device for grinding coal into a fine powder for use in a power plant. 19 Commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country. 20 Carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal; not Coca-Cola! 21 A form of energy. We use it in our homes during the winter.
WWW.SAVANNAENERGY.COM
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