The Gas Compression Podcast (Disco Inc)
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| 15 Mar 2023 | Training People and Leading in 2023 with Eric Thode - Archrock's Senior Vice President of Operations | 00:41:23 | |
Eric Thode joins host Michael Haning on the podcast to talk about what is going on at the largest contract compression company and leading supplier of aftermarket services in the US. Eric has been extremely successful in his rise throughout the organization. With a background in Public Relations, he explains how telling the company's story is no different from an operations perspective or as an executive - it's just a different audience. What is promising to the entire gas compression world is Archrock's focus on training and developing the workforce of tomorrow. Eric explains how Archrock knows they have the responsibility to recruit and train and he explains how they are executing on that. | |||
| 18 Aug 2022 | Engine and Reciprocating Bearings - Do's and Don'ts | 00:42:11 | |
Jim Dettore joins host Michael Haning again to take a deep dive into engine bearings. What some of the things to look for when trying to identify issues, and how to identify wear patterns. | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | The Future Is Now with Chris Holcomb of 7Compression | 00:31:04 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Chris Holcomb, General Manager at 7Compression, a gas compression company specializing in production enhancement with the latest technology and top-level service. Chris talks about his early career in the industry and the winding path that led to his current position. A common thread throughout his career was his constant search to “find a better way” to do things. This focus on maximum efficiency continues today with the company’s Titan Compressor, which collects large amounts of data that he and his team can analyze to make proactive decisions resulting in improved efficiency. The company has seen rapid growth since Chris came aboard, adding over 100 units to the 15 that were in place when he started. He and his team are deliberate about being small and nimble by focusing on small wellhead compression. Their units are turnkey with state-of-the-art technology, allowing Chris and his team to make adjustments remotely in real-time based on analysis of the data being fed to the cloud. They are on the cutting edge in the industry. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 03 Aug 2021 | The Future Is Bright with Brent Haight of Gas Compression Magazine | 00:31:51 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, Brent Haight, CEO and Founder at Third Coast Publishing which publishes Gas Compression Magazine, joins host Michael Haning to talk about his career of more than 22 years covering the gas compression industry. With his education and background in journalism, Brent was lucky enough to answer a want ad that led to his long career in the industry. It has allowed him to travel the world and experience places and adventures he never could have imagined. Brent talks about how he and his team at Third Coast Publishing used the Covid break from travel to evaluate their concrete plans for how to move forward. Brent considers that the gas compression industry is stronger than ever and that some technologies that were initially considered scary—like LNG—are actually great for the industry. Brent talks about how the industry itself is reaching out to the next generation of talent, despite the pull from more visible industries. He also shares which trade shows and conferences he is looking forward to attending now that the world has normalized a bit. Watch or listen to this and more on this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast. You can see the show notes and all of the resources mentioned in this episode at: GasCompressionPodcast.com. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | Fueling Success: The Essential Impact of Specialized Training in the Gas Compression Industry | 00:23:47 | |
Andrew Brill of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology joins host Michael Haning to talk about the Gas Compression Program offered. | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | The History and Future of the Gas Industry with Norman Shade of ACI Services Part 1 | 00:54:02 | |
W. Norman Shade, Jr., PE Sr. Consultant & President Emeritus, ACI Services Inc. is one of the most respected and experienced voices in the gas industry. He joins host Michael Haning on part one of this two-part episode of The Gas Compression Podcast. They discuss the history of the gas industry, both in the U.S. and globally, the state of the industry today, and what the future looks like. Norm starts at the beginning with the discovery of natural gas, which was considered a waste product at the time until engineers of the day figured out how to harness the energy present to power industrial boilers. Norm continues through the history of the industry including the ongoing construction of the pipeline system that is vital to the industry in the U.S., the steady increase in gas production and delivery through much of the 20th century, and how the industry nearly died a slow death beginning in the 1970s. Fortunately, the industry didn’t die, thanks to advancements in hydraulic fracturing, and Norm closes part one by discussing energy projections moving forward including the decline of coal, how natural gas is the safety net for the rise of renewable energy, and the causes and potential solutions to the rolling blackouts occurring recently in states like Texas and California. Watch or listen to this and more on this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast. You can see the show notes and all of the resources mentioned in this episode at GasCompressionPodcast.com. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | Maintaining 98 Percent Uptime with Jeff Jackson of Kodiak Gas Services | 00:20:44 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Jeff Jackson, Field Supervisor at Kodiak Gas Services, the largest privately-owned contract compression company in the United States. Kodiak offers a 98% mechanical availability guarantee, which means they have technicians like Jeff on call 24/7. That guarantee is what intrigued Jeff about the company. He thought it would be impossible, but they hit that high runtime mark month after month. The company thrives on focusing on high level customer service, and their customers appreciate that. They have alarms on all their units, and the moment one goes down they can troubleshoot it, get the right parts, and head into the field to make things right. Another contributing factor to the uptime is their equipment. They have 172 units in the field, and nearly all of them are Cat/Ariel, with a few smaller Gemini compressor units. Their customers know they’re serious about uptime because they use high-quality equipment. As oil and gas prices recover, Jeff has seen wells that have been sitting for several years get fired back up, which they’re using small horsepower units on. The upturn has been good for business. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Beyond the Breakdown Part 4: Deep Dive into Fretting - General and Corrosion | 00:25:51 | |
🚨 New Episode of the Gas Compression Podcast! 🚨 Jim Dettore of Failure Analysis Services, Inc. joins Michael in a 4 part series to talk about the purpose of knowing different types of failures. In this final episode, Jim elaborates on Fretting, how it begins, ends, and how to prevent it! A video is also available to watch on YouTube! Links to Apple, Spotify, and YouTube in the comments below. | |||
| 27 Sep 2021 | Operating at Peak Efficiency with David Rutherford of Crestwood Midstream Partners | 00:36:29 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes David Rutherford, Senior Engineer of Compression and Rotating Equipment at Crestwood Midstream Partners LP for an interesting discussion about the state of the industry today, and David’s philosophy on ways to maximize efficiency in their operations. David’s career path has led him to a variety of positions in the industry, which he says has allowed him to learn the ins and outs of many aspects of the business through hands-on experience. He thinks that it is important for newcomers to the gas compression industry to step out of their comfort zone for the sake of continuing professional development. His focus at Crestwood Midstream Partners is to get all their operations running as efficiently as possible, which saves gas and, in turn, saves money. He says that most operators have the false belief that running at slower speeds is more efficient, and David goes into some detail about why that simply isn’t true. Those details that he and Michael dive into make this a fascinating interview that any industry professional will appreciate.
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| 31 Mar 2022 | Seeking Efficient Energy Alternatives with Kathy Norris of Kodiak Gas Services | 00:22:44 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Kathy Norris, Vice President of ESG Innovations & Business Development at Kodiak Gas Services, onto the show. Kathy is the first woman to have won the master's program from Caterpillar. She offers over 20 years of experience in electric power generation, fracking, and gas compression. Motivated by her drive to challenge herself and always learn something new, Kathy is now spearheading the ESG sustainability governance to meet the future needs of Kodiak's customers. A critical question on Kathy's plate is how Kodiak can make its operations cleaner. And another is how to make its equipment more viable to move gas and provide electricity and power to the world. She details some of Kodiak's technology that provides CO2, NOx, and methane measurements. Through this, Kodiak can focus its efforts on mitigation systems and understanding where specific emissions are being released. Kathy also dives into the future of litigation and the current challenges that face the gas industry. How do regulators and the industry define and understand terms like greenhouse gases? Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | Generational Wisdom: Learning from Exline's Business Legacy | 00:34:28 | |
Will Exline of Exline, Inc. joins host Michael Haning to talk about the history of a six generation business, Will's accomplishments in the industry, and the measures and opportunities taken to continue Exline's success! | |||
| 09 May 2024 | Filling the Gap: Custom Solutions in Compressor Reapplication and Cylinder Design | 00:32:05 | |
Chad Brahler of ACI Services explains how he came into his role in the industry, ACI Services and its venture into the European market, and his service in the U.S. Navy during it all! | |||
| 20 Sep 2021 | The Importance of Proper Lubrication with Curtis Roys of Patton Divider Block Systems | 00:48:16 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Curtis Roys of Patton Divider Block Systems. Curtis has been in the gas compression industry since the late 70s, and he spends much of his time these days fixing common problems in gas compression, and training technicians so they can troubleshoot those problems in the future. The biggest problem Curtis sees in the industry is that people don’t truly understand divider block systems, and they overlook the importance of proper lubrication in those systems. Many of the problems technicians face in the field have simple fixes, but they have never been trained on what those fixes are. Curtis does his training in person, and he doesn’t offer online courses. He believes in the power of physically handling the parts, both new and worn, and being able to see how the parts work together to function properly. He gives countless examples of ways compressor failures could be avoided with simple and inexpensive solutions like adding pressure gauges and valves, or eliminating air from lines. Anyone who is in the industry can learn a thing or two from this legend. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Substituting Hard Work for Education with Shawn Whitmore of Williams | 00:15:49 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Shawn Whitmore, Operation Manager at Williams out of Wyoming. Right away, Shawn delves into Williams' newest acquisition of 1.2 million acres in South Central Wyoming. Purchased from BP and Southland, Williams will use the land for exploration and production (E&P). Before his 16 years at Williams, Shawn wanted more from life when he was serving in law enforcement. So he jumped on a hiring opportunity at Williams when they were expanding one of their power plants in Wyoming. Early on at Williams, Shawn realized that nobody but himself would hold him back from what he wanted to do. He jumped on new positions, moving up the ranks where he could. He'd assumed the bachelor's degrees of other candidates would outweigh his qualifications. One hiring manager alluded to his diversity of experience throughout the company. He had worked in various locations, with various employees, and in varying roles, which put him ahead of candidates who had a degree but less experience. This relentless pursuit of chasing the next best opportunity has carried the pace of Shawn's career. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Beyond the Breakdown Part 2: Deep Dive into Adhesive Wear | 00:32:54 | |
Jim Dettore of Failure Analysis Services, Inc joins host Michael Haning in a 4 part series to talk about the purpose of knowing different types of failures. In this episode, Jim elaborates on Abrasive Wear, and the ins and outs of what to expect. This podcast is available to watch on YouTube @GasCompressionPodcast-tp2rv | |||
| 31 Jan 2022 | Restructuring Education for Trade with Matt Beaudreau of Apogee Strong | 00:31:10 | |
On this episode of the Skilled Trade series on The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes back Matt Beaudreau, Co-Founder of Apogee Strong. Michael and Matt also founded Acton Academy Placer together in 2016. Apogee Strong is a global, online mentorship program that prepares young men to grow into providers, protectors, and future leaders. Matt blatantly says he wants to create a revolution to disrupt the current education system. Facing the problem of a shortage of skilled trade workers in the industry, Matt addresses the causes and highlights potential solutions. The opportunity for better storytelling surrounding the trades industry is there. Matt and Michael discuss the impact Mike Rowe has made here, but the message is still missing today's youth. Matt talks about Apogee Strong’s foundations for providing youth with opportunities to sample a breadth of experiences. Then, having had concrete experiences, they’re able to see what they truly like and can hone in on their value proposition from there. How many parents want their kids to change the world? How many parents believe their kids can change the world? Matt works for this answer: Every Kid. And it will be their choice to make it happen. Show Notes:
Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair? We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | Over 35 years of Gas Compression at the executive level with Chet Erwin of CherCo | 00:37:06 | |
Chet Erwin, CEO of newly formed CherCo joins host Michael Haning. Chet Erwin has over 35 years of experience in starting and expanding successful companies in the energy sector. Chet began his career as one of the founders of Hanover Compression Company “Hanover” (now Archrock: AROC) where he served as Chief Operating Officer and President of the Operating Board. Highlights during Chet’s tenure: - Hanover was incorporated in October of 1990, Hanover quickly acquired 3 major compression rental companies in TX and LA; - Hanover completed its IPO in July 1997 and began trading on the NYSE; - Hanover went from a 4 person Texas operation in 1990 to over 5,000 worldwide employees by 2001. Chet co-founded Valerus Compression Services “Valerus” (now AXIP) in August of 2004 where he served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Operating Board. Chet’s second compression venture was equally as impressive as the first, highlights below: - Chet’s execution and experience at the helm was evident with 2005 revenues increasing 445% from 2004; - In 2006, Valerus grew revenues another 120% and was quickly becoming a force within the compression space; - Valerus continued to quickly gain market share and by its fifth full year of business was the second largest gas handling company worldwide. Michael and Chet have a great conversation about the compression industry. | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | A New Generation of Technicians with Andrew Brill of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | 00:27:33 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Andrew Brill, Coordinator/Instructor of Natural Gas Compression at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, who talks about his career path that led to his current position, running a program preparing the next generation of gas compression technicians to thrive in the industry. Andrew’s passion for the program is infectious, and based on his own life experience. He was struggling to make ends meet as an auto mechanic when he got into gas compression. As he says, it changed his life. The program is two years, and Andrew strives to achieve a balance between practical training and theory. He wants his students to know what they’re doing, and he thinks it’s important that they also know why they’re doing it. The students work on actual equipment using the same tools they will be using after graduation. They do a paid externship during the summer, where they get valuable experience working as young professionals with top companies in the industry. Covid hit the program pretty hard, and there is room for new students interested in learning this interesting profession.
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| 06 Jul 2022 | Fine-Tuning Failure Analyses with Jim Dettore of Failure Analysis Services | 00:35:36 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Jim Dettore, President at Failure Analysis Services, Inc. With over three decades of machining background and over two decades working for Caterpillar dealers, Jim details his experience transitioning to failure analysis services. What is the typical failure analysis procedure and what are the best practices? Jim gives a thorough walkthrough, skimming across the surface of the complexities involved in diagnosing the failure. He provides a multitude of questions to gather as much factual data as possible and interpret those facts and why the failure occurred. Jim estimates that about 75% of failures are due to contamination and lack of cleanliness. Any time the compressor frame or engine is opened up, it risks contamination. The environment for servicing work should be contained and clean if at all possible. Before the pandemic, Failure Analysis Services hosted 30 classes a year and is now offering in-person courses again. Check out their website for more details. Resources: · Failure Analysis Services, Inc. · DISCO Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair? We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | An Optimistic Bunch with Brent Haight of Gas Compression Magazine | 00:33:45 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes back Brent Haight, publisher of Gas Compression Magazine, for his second appearance on the show. Gas Compression Magazine recently released the results from the annual state-of-the-industry poll, which received nearly 2,000 responses from people involved in the industry from all over the world. Michael and Brent dive into the details of each of the 14 questions to make sense of what is going on with the industry today, and what the future holds. A hot topic in the industry today is environmental, social and governance (ESG). In the poll, 85% said they were either complying, embracing, or leading the way on ESG. A mere 7% said they are resisting. One result that jumped out was that 69% of the respondents said that capital spending at their company will be the same or higher next year than it was this year — a much higher number than last year’s poll. Brent says, people in the industry are “an optimistic bunch.” Brent points out that the poll was answered by all walks of life in the industry. That gives it a true insight over the entire industry. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 20 Dec 2021 | Marketing to Attract Top Talent with Greg Hayne of Hayne Coaching Group | 00:32:53 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning kicks off a series of interviews talking to blue collar industry experts and sharing some insights related to the labor crisis that has been called the Great Resignation. Michael talks with Greg Hayne, Chief Innovation Officer at Hayne Coaching Group, an organization that helps commercial roofing contractors build better, more profitable service departments. And how? By teaching them the best practices used by the best service contractors in the country. Greg has some great insights that apply to any industry, not just commercial roofing. He says a major problem business owners are having is self-inflicted: They aren’t paying a living wage. If you want to attract and retain top talent, you have to show them you care — and that starts with making sure they can take care of their families. He stresses the fact that if you own a trade company, stop thinking of your company in terms of being plumbers or roofers, and start thinking of your company as a business. Learn how to market to potential labor as well as potential customers. It’s thoughtful stuff that applies directly to the gas compression industry. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Hydrogen Compression - Oliver Franz of Burckhardt Compression with an overview of where we are and why hydrogen is important. | 00:30:05 | |
Oliver Franz from Burckhardt Compression joins host Michael Haning to talk about Hydrogen. Up to this point, all the guests on the podcast have been in the natural gas compression world, but today we're branching out to talk about hydrogen. There are a lot of investments being made in the hydrogen space, so it's important for the gas compression industry to be aware of what's coming. Oliver graduated from the University of Paderborn in 2000 with a diploma in Chemical Engineering and held different positions at a German EPC company and as Key Account Manager with a major pump and compressor OEM before joining the Burckhardt Compression group in 2007. He started managing the North American Sales Activities for the Compressor Monitoring division PROGNOST Systems, and was Member of the API 670 5th edition task force before he joined the Burckhardt Compression HME – Hydrogen team - in Jan 2022. | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | The History and Future of the Gas Industry with Norman Shade, Part 2 | 00:39:43 | |
W. Norman Shade, Jr., PE Sr. Consultant & President Emeritus, ACI Services Inc. has been a respected voice in the gas industry for decades. He joins host Michael Haning on part two of this two-part episode of The Gas Compression Podcast. In part two, they discuss the state of the industry, and where Norm sees the industry headed in the future. He says that one of the biggest challenges the industry faces is the current public perception of the industry, which is not exactly stellar, and how that affects the regulatory landscape. He acknowledges that there are certainly problems in the gas industry, and he spells out some of his ideas on ways these problems can be solved. Norm also takes a deep dive into emerging technologies, including renewable energy, and takes a balanced look at the pros and cons of these emerging energy solutions, weighing the current challenges with them and discussing with Michael how the problems can be solved. Watch or listen to this and more on this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast. You can see the show notes and all of the resources mentioned in this episode at GasCompressionPodcast.com. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair? We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | Attracting Young Talent Into Skilled Trades | 00:22:56 | |
On this episode of the Skilled Trade Series on The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Anne Pfleger, Director of Office Operations at Hancock Structural Steel in Findlay, Ohio. Anne is also past president of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), an organization she’s been a member of for 15 years. According to Anne, women are now more than 10% of the workforce in construction, a number she and many others would like to see higher. She has put in a lot of time and effort educating women about construction and encouraging them to consider it for a career. Like many other industries including gas compression, Anne is having trouble finding skilled workers to fill her construction positions. She is proactive about recruiting talent by attending job fairs and visiting students still in school, sometimes as early as first grade. She enjoys engaging with students to get them to think about construction from different angles. An example she gives is telling young people who are into technology that flying drones is a job in construction. She gives some valuable tips for engaging people at job fairs, which apply to any skilled trade industry.
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| 13 Nov 2023 | Trying To Solve the Workforce Dilemma with Dakotah Klein of Roto-Versal | 00:26:54 | |
Dakotah Klein of Roto-Versal joins host Michael Haning to talk about the Workforce Dilemma in the Gas Compression Industry. Roto-Versal is trying to some new incentives and scholarship programs to attract new talent to the industry. | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | Seizing What Sticks with Dakotah Klein of Roto-Versal Compression Services | 00:22:32 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Dakotah Klein, Regional Sales & Operations Manager at Roto-Versal Compression Services. Roto-Versal operates out of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and other smaller facilities spread throughout the USA. The backbone of the company's operation, though, is in the Permian Basin. Dakotah manages the company's mechanical servers and works in sales. His experience in operations, plus 12 years on the drilling side, allows him to communicate value with his customers. Dakotah talks about the differences between working in the oil and gas industries. Namely, compression provides a lot more stability. He says compression isn't for the lazy folk who want intermittent time off. It's a non-stop workload. Segueing from the Skilled Trade Series, Michael asks Dakotah how attracting and retaining talent has worked for Roto-Versal. Dakotah shares the strong family values of Roto-Versal, and the fact that people are put first has helped spread the positive word. Roto-Versal hasn’t faced a talent shortage, although he mentions that there's never a time when they're not hiring mechanics. Dakotah also provides insights into their apprenticeship-style program. Valuable takeaways may be applied to similar, privately held companies. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | Do you really know how much lubrication your compressors are getting? Let's talk divider block systems | 00:39:38 | |
Curtis Roys of Patton Lubrication Systems is back on the podcast. Curtis has discovered something that is of great importance to the gas compression industry - your lube rates might not be what you think they are. Divider block systems are meant to be balanced, and from what Curtis is seeing out in the field, most systems aren't balanced. | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Chemical Solutions with David Vannostran of Ultimate Chemicals | 00:20:35 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes David Vannostran, Vice President of Operations at Ultimate Chemicals. David shares tips on why using specifically designed chemical solutions makes sense for use on gas compressors. Simple degreasers can serve to remove oil from the system but they can cause problems in the long run. David walks us through the founding of Ultimate Chemicals and the process of its Preventive Maintenance Flush (PMF). The PMF restores compressor cooling systems back to zero. The PMF is the bread and butter of Ultimate Chemicals. Through hundreds of lab samples, David and Ultimate Chemicals have optimized several chemical formulas to provide solutions to the gas compression industry. Rust may be at the heart of many problems dealing with cooling systems. Resources: Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 08 Apr 2022 | International Inspirations with Jadwiga Pyzdrowski of Process Point Energy Services | 00:27:45 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Jadwiga Pyzdrowski, Executive Assistant at Process Point Energy Services. Jadwiga is a dedicated trailblazer and pioneer of her path. She is in her eighth year in the gas compression industry. On day one of her career, she was rebuilding revamping packages—the first woman to have ever done that with Exterran. Jadwiga accelerated forward with shop and field experience from there. Varying from rural Oklahoma to the fast-paced Permian Basin, she's experienced tremendous variety in her young career. Jadwiga believes that it was an opportunity to feed her learning every time she moved locations. It gave her an idea of the way different business units worked. These instances provided similar operations, same equipment, but different cultures and issues. Patience, staying in touch with her network, and being open to opportunities have been instrumental to Jadwiga's success. She encourages those who are early on in their careers to ask questions—especially about industries you're not so familiar with. Eight years into gas compression, Jadwiga has achieved what was her greatest goal—working internationally. It will be exciting to see where her future takes her. Resources:Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 04 Jan 2024 | Flush and Prosper: The Art of Chemical Flushing with David Vannostran | 00:38:23 | |
David Vannostran of Ultimate Chemicals joins host Michael Haning to talk about the education of the Short Course and the importance of continuous cleaning and testing of coolant systems in the natural gas compression industry! | |||
| 07 Jun 2021 | Welcome to the Gas Compression Podcast | 00:02:29 | |
Welcome to the Gas Compression Podcast! This inaugural episode of the Gas Compression Podcast features host Michael Haning, President of Diversified Industrial Service Company (DISCO), who started this podcast to serve professionals and leaders in the gas compression industry. The Gas Compression Podcast will feature interviews with leaders in the industry who will discuss the industry’s latest trends, share stories, best practices and explore what the future holds. This will be a weekly podcast where Michael will be interviewing a different leader for approximately 30 minutes. The Gas Compression Podcast is brought to you by DISCO, an industry leader in reconditioning and repairing natural gas compression cylinders and all their components parts. You can reach us at 806-274-2214, or on our website at disco-inc.com. | |||
| 20 Aug 2021 | Focusing on the Future with Brian Green of TOPS LLC | 00:31:24 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Brian Green, Chief Operating Officer at TOPS LLC, an oilfield equipment rental company specializing in the natural gas compression market. Brian talks about his decision to join TOPS (which was founded by his father) in 2006, not long after he graduated from Baylor University with a degree in economics. Since he has been there, the company has experienced tremendous growth in the highly competitive market of the Permian Basin. Brian has overseen a push to have a rental fleet of state-of-the-art electric-driven gas compressors. The company is now 92% electric-driven. He also talks about how he sees the industry innovating, for instance with solar power, or capturing natural gas that is currently flared at night to generate power. He also describes the challenges his business faces with the disruption of the supply chain since the Covid crisis began, how he feels the gas industry is mischaracterized by politicians and the media, and the difficulty many in the industry have finding skilled workers. Listen to this and more on this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast. You can see the show notes and all the resources mentioned in this episode at GasCompressionPodcast.com. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com | |||
| 16 Jan 2022 | Blue Collar Recruiting with Michelle Blevins of C&R Magazine | 00:27:07 | |
On this episode of the Skilled Trade Series on The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Michelle Blevins, Owner and Publisher of C&R Magazine, the only independently-owned publication dedicated to serving cleaning and restoration contractors. The cleaning and restoration industry is full of blue-collar jobs, and finding the right workers can be challenging. As Michelle points out, technicians have to be on call 24/7, and they may be asked to crawl into a spider-infested crawl space or into a burnt-out building full of toxins. Because of the nature of the work, she says it is vital to have a culture at your company that gives team members a feeling of belonging and importance. Pay is important, but in cleaning and restoration, treating employees with respect, training them up, and showing them a clear path to make it a career — and not just a job — is just as important. Michelle has a background in recruiting, and she believes that business leaders and owners should always be recruiting, especially in the current job market. She advises that you move quickly when you identify a quality candidate. Drag your feet and they’ll go somewhere else. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Beyond the Breakdown Part 1: Deep Dive into Abrasive Wear | 00:54:02 | |
Jim Detorre of Failure Analysis Services, Inc joins host Michael Haning in a 4 part series to talk about the purpose of knowing different types of failures. In this episode, Jim elaborates on Abrasive Wear, and the ins and outs of what to expect. | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | Lasting 27 Years in the Industry with Bunky Dussetschleger of K&R Operating | 00:16:56 | |
Louis (Bunky) Dussetschleger, Field Technician at K&R Operating LLC, has been in the gas compression industry for over 27 years. He joins host Michael Haning on this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast to discuss the history of the gas industry as seen from Bunky’s eyes out in the field, what the future looks like in the gas industry, and what employers should know about finding, training, and keeping new talent in the industry. Bunky started in the industry as a young man and, with his background as a mechanic, he was quickly put in a service truck and “booted out in the field,” where he quickly learned he had to prove himself without the help of any of the veterans. After years of being out in the field, he eventually settled into his current role in the rental compression business, where he turns his hand to any type of work you can think of, from rebuilds to overhauls, on all types of equipment from old school to the most modern. His experience gives Bunky a clear insight into how the industry works, and how the industry might work better moving forward. Watch or listen to this and more on this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast. You can see the show notes and all of the resources mentioned in this episode at GasCompressionPodcast.com. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214 or visit us online at Disco-inc.com | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | Beyond the Breakdown Part 3: Deep Dive into Corrosion | 00:26:30 | |
Jim Dettore of Failure Analysis Services, Inc., joins host, Michael, in a 4 part series to talk about the purpose of knowing different types of failures. In this episode, Jim elaborates on Corrosion, and the ins and outs of what to expect and how to prevent! This podcast is available to watch on YouTube! | |||
| 09 Jan 2022 | Blue Collar Cash with Ken Rusk of Rusk Industries | 00:25:18 | |
On the second episode of the Skilled Trade Series on The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Ken Rusk, President of Rusk Industries and author of the book, Blue Collar Cash. Ken is a professional ditch digger. He started doing it as a summer job in high school and eventually started his own company, which today includes over 200 team members. Ken talks about the decision that high schools made in the 80s to get rid of shop classes and replace them with computer classes, and he brings up a good point: Why did it have to be an either/or decision? He is not anti-college, but the reality is that college just isn’t the right path for some young people. People who learn a skill and work in the trades can make just as much or more than people with a college degree, and they aren’t saddled with a massive amount of debt from student loans. He believes that creating a positive culture is critical to having a successful company in the trades. Invest in your people. Find out their goals. Celebrate with them when goals are achieved. Your people are your best asset. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Increasing Optimization and Decreasing Emissions with Russell Goss of Caterpillar | 00:28:08 | |
Russell Goss, Sales Manager for Caterpillar Gas Compression, joins Michael Haning to discuss the latest news of what Caterpillar is up to. | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | Family-Owned, Operated, and Grown with Jason Herrick of Pantera Energy | 00:26:23 | |
On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast, host Michael Haning welcomes Jason Herrick, President at Pantera Energy. Pantera is based out of Amarillo, Texas, and was founded by Jason's father. He went out with a geologist and landman and started buying up fields from large oil and gas clearinghouses. Their strategy had been to look for more long-life fields to set up an asset base, then partner with other companies to service their pumps. Before joining the operation in 2001, Jason went to the Netherlands with a consulting startup. There he gained people skills and learned the trades of the European environment. When Jason started in 2001, Pantera had about 120 properties. At present, Pantera operates about 1,800 wells, employing a heavy acquisition strategy. Behind their expansion success, Jason credits their ability to find ways to maximize production. Pantera has eliminated many contractor roles by training ground employees to handle their daily needs. Jason points out that the consistency gained from this has been invaluable. Jason also discusses how they have weathered the pandemic and what they look forward to in 2022 and beyond. Looking for an expert partner in gas compression repair?We recondition and repair gas compressor cylinders and all their component parts as well as rotary screw compressors. If you are looking for a top-notch partner for your natural gas compression cylinder repair, then give us a call at 806-274-2214, or visit us online at Disco-Inc.com. | |||