High Performance Culture

Deepwater Operator A Cody Ward and Ballast Control Operator George Horsfall were recently recognized at Oxy’s year-end Scorecard meeting in The Woodlands for their outstanding contributions to the Oxy Safety Observation program.

The Danos Drive for Safety program recognizes distinguished field employees who consistently display an unwavering commitment to safe driving.

Mechanic Todd McKinley and Deepwater Operator B Dayten Matthew were recently recognized by Eni as Safety and Environment Champions. The recognition is given to workers who consistently demonstrate proactive behavior and attentiveness toward improving safety and environmental performance on the job.

Commercial Analyst Eliannys Cabrera and Contracts Administrator Khanh Labat were recognized during Danos’ Q4 quarterly meeting for their outstanding support on the Danos and PES contract with Woodside.

The Danos Drive for Safety program recognizes distinguished field employees who consistently display an unwavering commitment to safe driving. Great job to all employees who drove safe during the month of January, qualifying them for the monthly drawing of a $500 gift card.

Rachel Gray, a production analyst supporting Exxon in Midland, was recently recognized for going above and beyond during the merger of Pioneer into Exxon. Her supervisor praised Rachel for her subject matter expertise, professionalism and positive attitude while supporting major projects during a complex and critical transition, saying:

The Danos Drive for Safety program recognizes distinguished field employees who consistently display an unwavering commitment to safe driving.

In this episode of Producing Confidence, we sat down with Owner and CEO Paul Danos to explore how Danos safeguards its culture during rapid growth; why purpose is central to every acquisition; and how frontline leaders translate values into action. In addition, Paul outlines the development programs fueling growth and the next wave of opportunity for the organization.

Danos’ I&E team recently earned high praise from Brandon Breaux, production operations lead at Talos Thunderhawk. I&E Superintendent Hai Nguyen and his crew—Chris Nguyen and Rafael Reyes—were recognized for their exceptional work on the MAC-14 pump installation.

Check out our latest episode of producing confidence! Danos Safety Director Issac Dantin and Case Manager Frances Kosak show how Danos makes case management personal—meeting workers where they are, guiding treatment, and supporting safe, confident returns to work.

Compliance Coordinator Rick Keen recently recognized Danos Risk Manager Ross Barker for his efforts to ensure our corporate risk protection is met. His responsibilities are indirectly aligned with our safety department. Rick said,

Jason Mayet was born into the industry. A third-generation oilfielder, Jason followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, both of whom spent decades in the industry, and even his mother worked at Danos for many years.

On a recent job performance evaluation, a Shell representative provided glowing feedback for Account Manager Emily Knight and the broader Danos team.

Information Security Officer Corey Stein has been named 2024 Staff Employee of the Year. Corey has 12 years of service to Danos and has been nominated for the award 11 times.

Danos Ballast Control Operator Troy Tate recently recognized Deepwater Material Coordinator Shannon “Shaggy” Whigham for his outstanding work ethic and dedication to the his crew. Known for his humility and positive attitude, Shannon consistently ensures the team has what it needs to operate safely and efficiently.

Have you heard the latest episode of Producing Confidence? Listen as host Samantha Magee talks to Donald Noland, operations manager for project controls at PES.

On Thursday, September 25, production services GoA hosted our Safety & Development Forum in Lafayette. The event brought together field employees from land locations as well as shelf and deepwater assets for a day of learning, connection and growth.

Patrick Kuhn, decommissioning facilities operator lead, has earned high praise from his teammates for his exceptional leadership and work ethic.

Over the summer, production services was fortunate to host two interns Andrew Nettleton and Austin DiStefano. They each brought energy, curiosity and fresh perspectives to our team. Andrew worked at our warehouse in Houma as a land warehouseman intern, while Austin supported offshore operations on the Shenzi platform as an inventory specialist intern.

Congratulations to our finalists for the 2024 Dwain “Hog” Carrell Field Employee of the Year! This group of individuals embodies our Danos values and high-performance culture, and they have been recognized by their peers for living out the Danos Purpose: Honor God. Develop great people to solve big challenges for our customers and communities.