T H E U N S T O P P A B L E N
LETTER
FROM SAM BEDELL VICE PRESIDENT OF HSE
In the HSE world, once you make a policy or SOP, you must continue selling its existence. The employees doing all the work are not just the ones with all the answers; they are the backbone of our operations. I have learned to sit back and listen, and they will tell me how to execute the SOP. We want to get it right not be right. Federal laws regulate our operations, and we are committed to complying with them because much of what we have learned has been at someone else's expense. We are also committed to continual improvement, so we employ HSE experts and collaborate with third-party groups on ways to improve. When I am at a job site, I ask myself if any of my three daughters were on this job, would I be comfortable with the scope of work and job task for them to perform it safely? I mentally imagined my daughter doing the same work the GVTY employee does. Daily, we borrow our employees from their families; the ultimate goal is that they go home tired and dirty back to those families, knowing they have made a significant contribution to our safety culture.
The philosophy behind our safety culture is always job site first and what do we do when no one is around. That is where our risk profile is always put on task. We want to accomplish as many contact minutes as possible with our workforce through computer-based training, safety meetings, and job site behavior-based safety. Job site BBS are similar to Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid's play calling. When Coach Reid implements a new scheme, he does it on the playing field with his quarterback and everyone involved in the offense. Coach Reid does it on the field because the feedback is instant. Everyone involved in the offense knows and understands the execution.
Coach Reid has a lot of success because his quarterback is well-protected by his offensive line, but once in a while, a defensive blitz will get past the O-line—the Chiefs' O-line is similar to our Computer-Based training, Safety Meetings, and BBS. When our safety systems break down, our last line of defense is our PPE. When Pat Mahomes steps on the field, whether at practice or game, he always has his helmet. Think of our facilities as a football practice field; the same hazards we see on location are in our facilities. During a walk-through before a game, Mahomes minimum PPE is his helmet. He has his helmet on for a walk-through because there is always a potential for a hazard. Like the Chief's practice field, Gravity's facilities have a potential for a hazard we have not seen. Protect yourself and your coworkers by utilizing the minimum PPE required: a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.
An employee's best safety manual is his coworkers; if you see something unsafe, utilize 5x5. Take 5 minutes and 5 feet to discuss a safer way.
Thanks, Sam
SAM BEDDELL | Vice President of HSE
July – picnics, barbecues, pool parties, time on the lake, and all that goes along with the lazy, hazy summer days. Before we know it, we will return to school and the season will change again. But for now, let’s enjoy all the riches that summer has to offer.
Including this year, how often has Paris, France hosted the Summer Olympic Games?
How many US states have recorded an all-time high temperature of at least 100 degrees?
The average American eats how many pounds of ice cream annually?
A: Three times – 1900, 1924, and 2024
B: Two Times - 1908, and 1924
C: Four times- 1900, 1924, 1984 and 2024
A: 25 States
B: 41 States
C: All 50 states
A: 10 lbs
B: 5 lbs
C: 20 lbs
Exciting news! We’ve just launched our very own Employee Facebook Group, a place to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our fantastic team spirit!
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
2nd
Nilo Ramos Jr.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
GPR Cleburne - CRF
Luke Studer
Regional Sales Specialist
GPR Douglas
3rd
Kievan Young
Fluid Technician
PD Permian Region
Dava Robbins
Fleet Manager
GOS Snyder Business Office
6th
Kevin Trautner
Senior VP General Counsel
GOS Houston
10th
Dale Aman
Field Technician w/CDL
GPR Dickinson
13th
Steven Warden
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
GPR Cleburne - CRF
Cory Dickman
Mechanic - NG Generator
GPR Dickinson
Jeff Moore
Sourcing Foreman
SO Midland Basin : SO PWG
16th
Adam Perez
Natural Gas Field Tech
GPR Charlotte
18th
Erica Rocha
Accountant
GOS Odessa Business Office
20th
Trudie Hinkle
Benefits Manager
GOS Snyder Business Office
23rd
Bobbie Bailey
Field Technician II
GPR Dickinson
Eddie Espinosa Sr.
Winch Truck Operator II
GPR Charlotte
24th
Jasmine Rayos
Branch Admin
GPR Pecos
25th
Joshua Lancaster
Director Business Development
PD Permian Disposal (Corp)
27th
Andrew Magers
SWD Foreman
PD Permian Region
Michael Steed
Branch Manager
GPR Artesia
28th
Manuel Rodriquez Sr.
Lead Natural Gas Tech
GPR Odessa
Brett Hancock
Fluid Technician
PD Permian Region
Clint McLean Coordinator
GPR Greeley
29th
Stephanie Worden
Regional Sales Rep II
GPR Oklahoma City
Ed Albarez
Fluid Technician
PD Permian Region
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
1st
Mike Sledge
Corporate Sales Manager
GPR Permian Region
3rd
Billy Bautista
Mechanic - Equipment
GPR Pecos
Justice Russell
Mechanic - Equipment
GPR Artesia
Angel Gutierrez
Fluid Technician
PD Permian Region
Mario Parada
Field Technician w/CDL
GPR Dickinson
4th
Robinett, Larry
Mechanic - NG Generator
GPR Charlotte
6th
Travis Warner
Natural Gas Field Tech
GPR Douglas
Roy Reyna
Mechanic - NG Generator
GPR Pecos
Eric Dvorak
Regional Sales Manager
GPR North Region
8th
Ernest Reyes
Winch Truck Operator
GPR Odessa
9th
Abu Dabo
Field Technician w/CDL
GPR Dickinson
10th
Heather Heacock
Mktg Communications Mgr
GOS Houston
12th
Tricia Moran
Accounting Associate I
PD Permian Disposal (Corp)
Katy Rodriguez
Sr Financial Rptg Analyst
GOS Odessa Business Office
13th
Jonathan Martinez
Mechanic - NG Generator
GPR Pecos
16th
Joseph Miller Jr.
Winch Truck Operator
GPR Oklahoma City
21st
Pilar Contreras III
Shop Foreman
GPR Pecos
22nd
Derek Huckins
SWD Foreman
MEP Watford City
Stacy Leyva
Accounting Associate II
GOS Odessa Business Office
23rd
Brayden Copeland
Director of Maintenance
PD Permian Disposal (Corp)
Thomas Thompson
Natural Gas Field Tech
GPR Dickinson
24th
John Baird
Director Infrastructure Project
PD Permian Disposal (Corp)
25th
Ali Asad Macknojia
FP&A Systems Analyst
GOS Houston
Ross Rebel
Natural Gas Field Tech
GPR Dickinson
28th
Matthew Cude
Shop Hand
GPR Cleburne - CRF
Patricia Patino
Accountant
SO Permian Region Sourcing
Jonathan Harris
Director of Technical Services
GPR Corporate-OK
Leslie Urroz
Regional Ops Systems Mgr
GPR North Region
29th
Nathan Jensen
Natural Gas Field Tech
GPR Bossier City
30th
Jeremiah Aranda
Field Technician I
GPR Odessa
Richard Joy
Regional Sales Rep II
GPR Artesia
31st
Amie Stafford
Business Systems Manager
GOS Lubbock Business Office
Gary Branson
Natural Gas Field Tech
GPR Charlotte
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
2nd
Cole Lewis
Regional Sales Rep
GPR North Region
Jonathan Burris
Mechanic - NG Generator
GPR Charlotte
4th
Pedro Reyes
Mechanic - Equipment
GPR Pecos
6th
Zeb Alexander
Senior VP Administration
GOS Lubbock Business Office
7th
Cordell Kolar
Field Technician w/CDL
GPR Dickinson
9th
Gorgonio Rios Frayre Sr.
Field Technician w/CDL
GPR Odessa
10th
Alfonso Pena Jr.
Natural Gas Field Tech
GPR Charlotte
Steven Wiseman
Director of Procurement
GOS Snyder Business Office
11th
Sherri Reagan
Fluid Technician
PD Permian Region
Kara Rowan
Corporate Revenue Manager
GOS Odessa Business Office
Leon Rodriguez
Mechanic - Equipment
GPR Oklahoma City
12th
Richard Wolf
Mechanic - Equipment
GPR Dickinson
13th
Jose Olague Esparza
Roustaboutt
SO Midland Basin
14th
Chris Deshazo
Mechanic - NG Generator
GPR Dickinson
Eduardo Orta Jr.
Mechanic - Equipment
GPR Odessa
15th
Susie Stearns
Electrical Specialist
MEP Watford City
18th
Taylor Sheard
Fluid Technician
PD Permian Region
Ronald Baker Jr.
Natural Gas Field Tech
GPR Oakdale
23rd
Aurelio Lopez III
Regional Sales Rep
GPR Odessa
Ricardo Molina
Field Technician w/CDL
GPR Charlotte
25th
Ariana Sanchez
Branch Admin
GPR Odessa
John Luna Coordinator
GPR Artesia
26th
Romeo Orosco
Shop Hand
GPR Pecos
Cruz Hernandez III
Natural Gas Field Tech
GPR Charlotte
27th
Richard Spahr Jr.
Coordinator
GPR Oakdale
Dustin Niemietz
Branch Manager
GPR Bossier City
28th
Apolonio Ramirez
Lead Field Technician
GPR Pecos
29th
Branson C Byrd
Mechanic - Equipment
GPR Oklahoma City
30th
Rhonda Jones
Field Technician I
GPR Pecos
Johnson
Ofield
Rice
Fasnacht
Valverde
Mordica
Navarro
Willmon
Orta Jr.
AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL PHOTOS SUBMISSIONS
Due by Sept 1, 2024
As we transition from the warmth of summer to the excitement of a new school year, we invite you to share your favorite moments with the Gravity Oilfield Services community! Whether it's a snapshot from a memorable summer vacation, a fun family gathering, or those cherished first day of school photos, we want to see and celebrate your experiences. Send in your best summer and back-to-school photos, and let’s enjoy these special memories together in our next newsletter!
Looking forward to seeing your Summer and back-to-school photos, Photos!
Please email your photos to: Newsletter@gvty.com
SAFETY CORNER
As we feature the Permian Region for our Q3 newsletter, we would like to introduce the man who is charged with keeping it all safe; and by all, we mean our people.
OSCAR MENDEZ
Operations Support Manager (OSM)
Permian Region
Stepping into the role of a safety professional is both exhilarating and challenging. As I reflect on my first year in this crucial position, I'm filled with a sense of accomplishment, accompanied by the realization of how much there is still to learn and improve upon.
From day one, I understood the immense responsibility that comes with ensuring the safety and well-being of employees in the workplace. It's not merely about enforcing rules and regulations but about fostering a culture where safety is ingrained in every aspect of operations. This meant building relationships across departments, gaining the trust of colleagues, and effectively communicating the importance of safety measures.
One of the most significant lessons I've learned is the power of proactive prevention. Instead of waiting for accidents to happen and reacting, I've focused on identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive measures. Conducting thorough risk assessments, behavior-based safety, and providing comprehensive training sessions have become integral parts of my routine.
However, it hasn't been without its challenges. Convincing some employees to embrace safety protocols proved to be a hurdle. Resistance to change and complacency were obstacles I had to address with patience and persistence. Through consistent communication, leading by example, and highlighting the benefits of safety measures, I've gradually garnered greater support and cooperation.
Despite the progress made, I recognize that continuous improvement is essential. Learning from near misses and incidents, staying updated on evolving regulations, and seeking feedback from employees are all part of my ongoing commitment to enhancing safety culture.
OSCAR MENDEZ BIO
Oscar was raised in the small oilfield town of Denver City, TX. He joined the oil and gas industry as a roustabout hand in 2016. Later in 2017 became a lease operator where he watched over oil production and maintenance for XTO leases where he learned the importance of safety and dangers of the industry. He joined the Gravity safety team in 2023. His focus is to make sure everyone goes home safe to their families.
2nd
10th
OKC
AUGUST
CRF • DICKINSON
ARTESIA
ODESSA • BOSSIER CITY
BIG SPRING • WATFORD CITY
SEPTEMBER
July 4th, 2024
Sept 2nd, 2024
New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day Thanksgiving Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day
Seeking a new role, or know someone who is?
Here is a listing of the current opportunities with Gravity teams around the country:
Coordinator
Pecos, TX
Tank Technician
Pecos, TX
Mechanic – Equipment
Pecos, TX
Mechanic – Natural Gas Generator
Bossier City, LA
Mechanic – Diesel
Oklahoma City, OK
Shop Hand Douglas, WY
Technical Advisor – Equipment Cleburne, TX
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Cleburne, TX
Divisional Controller – Water Midstream
Houston Corporate
Field Technician w/CDL Odessa, TX
Mechanic Odessa, TX
Operations Analyst Big Spring, TX
REFERRAL BONUSES
The positions listed below are the only positions currently eligible for the referral bonus program. Please note, you don’t have to work in the same branch, segment or even region to refer someone for these positions.
Central Region
Bossier City Power & Containment
Charlotte Power & Containment
OKC Power & Containment
Field Technician I
Field Technician II
Field Technician w/CDL
Mechanic
Mechanic – Diesel
Mechanic – Equipment
Mechanic – NG Generator
Natural Gas Field Technician
Shop Hand
Swamper
Tank Technician
Winch Truck Operator
Central Repair Facility
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Permian Region
Artesia Power & Containment
Odessa Power & Containment
Pecos Power & Containment
Field Technician I
Field Technician II
Field Technician w/CDL
Mechanic
Mechanic – Diesel
Mechanic – Equipment
Mechanic – NG Generator
Natural Gas Field Technician
Shop Hand
Swamper
Tank Technician
Winch Truck Operator
North Region
Dickinson Power
Douglas Power
Greeley Power
Oakdale Power
Field Technician I
Field Technician II
Field Technician w/CDL
Mechanic
Mechanic – Diesel
Mechanic – Equipment
Mechanic – NG Generator
Natural Gas Field Technician
Shop Hand
Employee referrals not only reduce hiring time, but they assist us in finding top talent to fill vacancies within the organization. Gravity is pleased to recognize two employees who received referral bonuses in Q2. At our GPR Dickinson location, David McCorkle, Coordinator, referred Chris Deshazo, Natural Gas Generator Mechanic. And at our GPR Odessa location, Eduardo Orta, Jr. referred Abraham Mizcles, Mechanic.
NEW TEAM MEMBERS
We welcome these new team members who joined Gravity in the second quarter.
Benjamin E. Franks
SWD Operator
MEP Watford City
4/1/24
Wayne Anderson
Senior Director of IT
GOS Houston 4/1/24
Adam R. Hunt
Corporate Sales Rep
GPR Central Region-TX
4/1/24
Matthew B. Cude
Shop Hand
GPR Cleburne - CRF
4/2/24
Junaid A. Ahmed
SWD Operator
MEP Watford City 4/8/24
Mark A. Bristow
Mechanic - Equipment
GPR Oklahoma City 4/8/24
Theodora Fiste-Woods
Financial Analyst
GOS Houston 4/15/24
Jeremiah D. Aranda
Field Technician I
GPR Odessa
4/22/24
Todd Harper
Regional Sales Manager
GPR Permian Region
5/14/24
Cosme R. Bernard
Field Technician w/CDL
GPR Artesia
5/20/24
Erin C. Wiersma
Regional Sales Rep II
GPR Odessa
5/21/24
Hugo Sandoval
Field Technician I
GPR Pecos 5/21/24
Nevil B. Williamson
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
GPR Cleburne - CRF 5/28/24
Susie Stearns
Electrical Specialist
MEP Watford City 6/17/2024
We are excited to announce our Pet of the Quarter section!
If you would like your pet to be featured in the Q4 Newsletter, please send the following information by Sept 1st, 2024, for a chance to be selected:
Pet’s name
Type of animal and/or breed
A few words about your pet
At least 2 or 3 of your pet’s best pics of them just being their awesome selves
Rosco, Pepper, and Ruby
Pet of Michelle Duggin
I have not one, not two but three little monsters who bring me so much joy and craziness at the same time. If you call me at work odds are someone will be barking at some point!
Gracie Jean
Pet of Mike Sledge
This is my dog Gracie Jean Sledge, she is named Gracie Jean because my middle name is Gene, my wife’s middle name is Jean and my dad’s name was Gene. She is a 5 year old Cavalier King Charles spaniel and she is the sweetest little dog ever. All she does is sleep next to us and loves having her tummy rubbed all the time. She’s timid and very sensitive but brings so much joy to us with her silly personality.
Thank you for being a part of our pet-loving community, and we look forward to seeing your pet’s entry for the Q4 Newsletter in October.
Email your pet’s pictures and information to: Newsletter@gvty.com
Q3 PET PHOTOS
A WORD FROM PERMIAN REGION DIRECTOR
THOMAS HOGAN
It takes so many individuals performing at an elevated level for the Permian Region to be successful. With over 100 active customers and growing, it helps when you have a talented team that understands their needs and knows what it takes to make things happen.
From all the operations employees that make the jobs happen to the specialized types of equipment and services they require. Demonstrating the care necessary to set up the job the way the customer wants and when they want and using our expertise to help make those jobs work seamlessly. Working day and night, weekends and holidays to cover the customer’s needs. The dedication to getting those jobs completed doesn’t go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated.
Besides all the operations and sales employees in the region, others also do exceptional work to help ensure our success. It takes all the departments within Gravity for the region to ensure our customers receive exceptional service.
Thank you for all your dedication to caring for our customers and ensuring Gravity provides a level of service that will make us a leader in the industry.
THOMAS HOGAN | Director of Operations Permian Region
PERMIAN REGION
REGIONAL BRANCHES
ODESSA, TX
PECOS, TX
ARTESIA, NM
PERMIAN REGION SALES TEAM
CODY AVARY
TODD HARPER
AURELIO LOPEZ
BRAD SMITH
MASON BAEZA
JONATHAN HOGAN
ARIEL LOPEZ
MIKE SLEDGE
TERYL ANDERSEN
KATIE KOSZEWSKI
MARK MARIN
TONY BARRY
JOHN AVARY
CHAD ENGLE
ADRIEL MARQUEZ
ERIN WIERSMA
RICHARD JOY
TECH TIP
Social engineering attacks, in which adversaries trick people into doing something they shouldn’t, are one of the most common methods that cyber attackers use to target people. The concept has been used by con artists and scammers for thousands of years. What is new is that the Internet makes it extremely easy for cybercriminals anywhere in the world to pretend to be anyone they want and target anyone they want. Below are the three most common types of social engineering methods that cyber attackers will use to try to engage and fool you.
Top Three Ways Cyber Attackers Target You
Phishing
Phishing is the most traditional social engineering attack; it is when cyber attackers send you an email attempting to trick you into taking an action you shouldn’t do. It was originally called phishing because it was like fishing in a lake: You threw out a line and hook but had no idea what you would catch. The strategy behind this tactic was that the more phishing emails cyber criminals sent, the more people fell victim. The phishing attacks of today have become far more sophisticated and targeted (sometimes called spear phishing), with cyber attackers often customizing their phishing emails before sending them.
Smishing
Smishing is essentially SMS-based phishing, in which a text message is sent instead of an email. Cyber attackers send text messages to your phone on apps such as iMessage, Google Messages or WhatsApp. There are several reasons why smishing has become popular. The first is that it is much harder to filter out messaging attacks than it is to filter out email attacks. Second, the messages that cyber attackers send are often noticeably short, meaning there is little context which makes it much harder to determine if the message is legitimate or not. Third, messaging is often more informal and action-based, so people are used to quickly responding to or acting on messages. Finally, people are getting better and better at spotting phishing email attacks, so cyber attackers are simply shifting to a new method, messaging.
Vishing
Vishing, or voice-based phishing, is a tactic that uses a phone call or voice message rather than email or text message. Vishing attacks take far more time for the attacker to execute, as they talk directly to and interact with the victim. However, these types of attacks are also far more effective, as it is much easier to create strong emotions over the phone, such as a sense of urgency. Once a cyber attacker gets you on the phone, they will not let you get off the phone until they get what they want.
Spotting and Stopping These Attacks
Fortunately, it does not matter which of the three methods cyber attackers use, there are common clues you can spot:
Urgency: Any message that creates a tremendous sense of urgency in which attackers are trying to rush you into taking quick action and making a mistake. An example is a message claiming to be from the government, stating your taxes are overdue and if you don’t pay right away you will end up in jail.
Pressure: Any message that pressures an employee to ignore or bypass company security policies and procedures.
Curiosity: Any message that generates a tremendous amount of curiosity or seems too good to be true, such as an undelivered UPS package or a notice that you are receiving an Amazon refund.
Tone: Any message that appears to be coming from someone you know such as a coworker, but the wording does not sound like them, or the overall tone or signature is wrong.
Sensitive Information: Any message requesting sensitive information, such as your password or credit card.
Generic: A message coming from a trusted organization but uses a generic salutation such as “Dear Customer.” If Amazon has a package for you or a phone service has a billing issue, they know your name.
Personal Email Address: Any email that appears to come from a legitimate organization, vendor, or co-worker, but is using a personal email address like @gmail.com or @hotmail.com.
By looking for these common clues you can go a long way toward protecting yourself.
CHI (Hospital) Dickinson Scramble
Dickinson, ND Golf July Dickinson Hospital
Heroes on the Green Scramble Dickinson, ND Golf
Wildcatters Casper Scramble
Watford City API Scramble
Dickinson, ND Golf
Watford City, ND Golf
Gulfport Energy Gulf Outing Oakdale Golf
Dakota Childrens Advocacy Center
Conoco Dickinson Scramble Dickinson, ND Golf August ND community Foundation
Dickinson API Scramble Dickinson, ND Golf
Conoco Watford City Scramble
Watford City, ND Golf August
Medora NDPC Scramble Dickinson, ND Golf
Chord/BAMF Killdeer Scramble Dickinson, ND Golf
Black Hills Bakken Open** Dickinson, ND Golf
Permian Basin Oilman's Shoot Odessa, TX Shoot
County Community Foundation
Congratulations to the class of 2024! Gravity wishes you all the best as you embark on your next chapter.
Bryler Nelson
Great Nephew of Krystle and Ed Albarez
Pre-K Graduation.
Brenna Smith
Daughter of Michelle Smith-DER Lubbock Business Office
Graduate of Lubbock-Cooper High School. Will be attending Texas Tech majoring in Pre-Nursing.
Reese Wiseman
Son of Steve Wiseman, Director of Procurement
Graduate of Snyder High School.
It goes without saying that we couldn’t put this event on without your generosity. To echo Kevin, you, your staff and equipment is what allows the leadership of this festival sleep at night. Thank you again for your support in helping us produce a near flawless event. Gravity is a huge part of our success each year. Please pass along our gratitude to all of the players in your organization that make this possible. It has life long effects on the children it serves.
Thanks, August P. Galli General
Manager
Los Valles Ranches
Energy Transfer
I would like to comment on the quality of the equipment this year. With all the work Gravity put into these units it was the most trouble free year we have had with equipment. Thanks for everything you and your guys do for us. As for Kris Tripp, thumbs up! What a great guy, always there looking for and ready to solve problems.
Thanks, Kevin Roesler
**Kris Trip is our Charlotte Branch Coordinator**
I couldn’t agree more with August and Kevin. The show doesn’t go on without you!
Thanks,
W. Scott Beasley President WSB Resorts and Clubs