The Human Element that Delivers an Advantage in Today’s Oilfield
As the oilfield becomes more complex, with companies operating over 20 hours a day in every basin around the world, maximizing uptime is critical in today’s oil patch. While advances in materials, components and equipment play an important role in operational efficiency, highly skilled service technicians provide the human element that's invaluable for optimizing site productivity.
Balancing the intricate dynamics between operating conditions, equipment stress and component lifecycles is a blend of art and engineering that’s carefully crafted by seasoned experts.
As an original equipment manufacturer producing innovative pressure pumping and pressure control solutions since the 1960s, SPM™ Oil & Gas’ service experts bring deeper insight, engineering knowledge and a reliable supply of in-stock parts to maintenance protocols. SPM Oil & Gas service technicians know the intricacies of maintaining completions equipment in the field and in the shop to help ensure oilfield companies experience the full benefit of the technologies used on site. This enables service teams to develop customized maintenance solutions that keep equipment running at peak performance and prevent unexpected downtime.
"When companies ask us how they can extend their maintenance intervals, we take a holistic approach," explained Chris Wieland, senior product support manager at SPM Oil & Gas. "We examine oil sampling analysis results, site conditions and the equipment’s maintenance history to develop a customized preventative maintenance plan that helps lower total cost of ownership."
Service technician maintaining oilfield machinery
Downtime isn’t an option in the oil and gas industry, which is why SPM Oil & Gas service centers are always on call. This dedication coupled with technical expertise allows each service team to closely collaborate with oilfield companies to achieve reliable results. “Even as we integrate smart sensors, automation and other digital solutions into our completions equipment, the support of knowledgeable technicians remains a foundational element that helps oilfield companies optimize their sites and carve out efficiency gains,” added Wieland.
Oilfield companies face the constant challenge of maintaining near-continuous operations while performing proactive equipment maintenance. Striking this balance is critical – preventative maintenance helps avoid unexpected failures that can result in even longer, costly downtime. Proper oil maintenance exemplifies this, as the right oil that is monitored to detect harmful contaminant levels can allow operators to maximize the time between service intervals. Service providers who are deeply ingrained with an oilfield company's operations will understand specific nuances that influence when a protocol is practiced.
When urgent attention is needed, such as a last-minute request to prepare equipment for a job starting in just a couple of weeks, a service center’s capacity becomes vital. SPM Oil & Gas service technicians have the distinct advantage of being able to tap into service teams from nearby basins for a full organizational mobilization that ensures the expedited work is completed on-time. Such responsiveness and scalability can support oilfield companies’ pursuit of increased job opportunities.
From Midland to the Middle East, the intensity of today’s oilfield operations requires service providers that are available at a moment’s notice, function as a collaborative resource to support maintenance plans and intimately understand the complexities of an operators’ equipment. Backed by Caterpillar, SPM Oil & Gas brings the technical expertise, capacity and local talent to every job to help resolve today’s oilfield challenges.
