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12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: DIVERSITY IS THE PLAN

Primco Dene Group of Companies focuses on providing wide range
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- Ken Wysocky
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Primco Dene President

and Chief Executive Officer
Diversity is the
James Blackman sits in his
PLAN
office at the companys
facility in Cold Lake,
Alberta. The company
offers many services to
the oilfield industry in
Alberta, including crew
camp catering, crew camp
maintenance, and EMS and security services. (Photo
courtesy of Primco Dene and William Au Photography)
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Maintenance tips for keeping your jetter functional
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SERVICING
THE OILFIELDS
Companies, communities finding ways
to keep workers busy year-round
By Cory Dellenbach
O
Cory Dellenbach
il and gas fields, often in remote

locations, can be dangerous
environments in which to work
and hard for emergency responders to reach.
In Canada, several hundred miles
can separate an oil rig from the nearest
community with emergency medical
services (EMS). Many companies have
people on site who can handle small
incidents, but what about more serious
events a piece of equipment falling on

someone or a worker falling from a rig?
One company, featured this month,
delivers those EMS and security services
to oilfields in northern Alberta. Primco
Dene, based in Cold Lake, Alberta, has
specialized equipment that can reach a
rig safely where terrain or equipment may
block access for bigger ambulances.
The company, owned by the Cold
Lake aboriginal nation,
Shale, according to officials there.

In this months Bakken Extra,
officials in Williston and Dickinson, North
Dakota, share what theyve seen since the
oilfields have slowed and what it means for
their communities.
While companies may not be looking
for employees in the production stage
anymore, several are still looking for skilled
people such as truck drivers, construction
workers and welders.
Officials there believe the market will
eventually bounce back, but until then
they are excited about seeing the housing
market catch up and the communities
getting more of a hometown feeling.
STAYING BUSY
As those in North Dakota know, the
winter is upon us, and many contractors
serving the colder regions know that can
cause a slowdown in work.
Why not keep your employees busy performing

maintenance on equipment that was used all
summer and probably needs some TLC?
provides other services, too,
from crew camp maintenance
and catering, to operating
stores and shops near its
headquarters.
Its a unique company
that strives to provide jobs
for the aboriginal residents of
Canada.
NO SHORTAGE
OF JOBS
Speaking of finding jobs,
one place that seems to have
no shortage is in the Bakken
Why not keep your employees busy

performing maintenance on equipment
that was used all summer and probably
needs some TLC? Among items often
overlooked are water jetters.
Youve been using them to clean rigs,
tanks and equipment, but now its time to
inspect them for wear and tear. Our Tech
Perspective column this month gives some
tips on what to look for and what to do if
you are seeing some issues with jetters.
Enjoy this months issue and stay
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Cover Story
The office staff at Primco Dene. From left, top row, Eliza
Flores, Leah Blackman, Diane Scanie, Laura Martial, Andrew
Fox, Stephanie David, Larry Henderson, Donna Brown,
Ernest Houle, Bonnie West. Bottom row, Morgan Wheaton
(white sweater, on step), Jennifer Badger, Tammy CharlandMcLaughlin (front, white jacket), Kristen Minoose, Shonelle
Jacknife, Amanda Houle, Harshani Pulahinge, Klyryssa
Nezcroche, Nadina Collins. (Photography by Nick Sperounes)
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Diversity is the
PLAN
BY KEN WYSOCKY
Primco Dene Group of Companies focuses on providing

wide range of services for oil industry in Alberta
protecting First Nations interests. Oil and gas companies are going to
hat started as an effort to create jobs for members
develop where they want to develop, he says. So we want to be involved and
of the Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta more
participate in the discussions when it comes to sound ethical development.
than a decade ago has dramatically evolved into
the Primco Dene Group of Companies, a highly
diversified company that serves a variety of market
niches within the oilfield services sector.
PRIMCO DENE GROUP
Created in 1999, the companys initial forays into oilfield work centered
OF COMPANIES,
on security services and crew camp catering and management. We had a
COLD LAKE, ALBERTA
lot of people in our community with experience working in those areas, so
OWNERS:
Cold Lake First Nations band
it was an easy fit, says James Blackman, the companys president and chief
FOUNDED:
1999
executive officer. We wanted to start services that would have an immediate
EMPLOYEES:
More than 800
impact on employment for First Nations people.
SPECIALTIES:
Catering, janitorial and maintenance services for
Nearly 16 years later, the Primco Dene Group (primco is derived from
oilfield man camps, security and medical services
the names of two areas lakes, Primrose and Cold, and dene is an aboriginal
WEBSITE:
www.primcodene.com
word that means people in our area) is composed of 10 different companies;
SERVICE AREA:
Northeastern Alberta
a majority of them serve oilfield customers. In addition to providing security
services and man camp catering and management,
the companies roster of oilfield services now
includes emergency medical, janitorial, Internet and
computer services. The company also owns a 50
percent share of Seven Lakes Oilfield Services, which
provides site and infrastructure, scaffolding and
waste-management services in northeastern Alberta.
Based in Cold Lake, the company started with
50 employees. Now it employs more than 800 people,
with the majority coming from 78 First Nations bands
and communities scattered throughout Alberta,
British Columbia and Saskatchewan. (First Nations
refers to the countrys aboriginal descendants.)
We always strive to have no less than 80 percent
aboriginal employment, Blackman says. Were
the only company that can boast more than 700
aboriginal workers at any one time.
It may seem odd to some people to see aboriginal
Two of Primco Denes mobile EMS units, including an ambulance and a smaller vehicle
descendants embrace the oilfield services industry.
made to go into tight-fitting areas often seen in oilfields. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
But Blackman says that doing so is imperative to
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Primco Dene EMS technician Laura Martial steps

into one of the companys many mobile EMS units.
(Photo by Nick Sperounes)
PRIMCO DENE EMS OFFERS A CURE

Much of the Primco Dene Group of Companies success stems from its ability to capitalize
on diverse niche markets. A good example is the medical services provided by one of the Cold
Lake, Alberta-based companys divisions, Primco Dene EMS (Emergency Medical Services) LP.
Strong demand for medical services exists because the Canadian federal government
requires oilfield exploration companies to provide a minimum level of accessible on-site
medical services. You cant do a construction project without having medical services present,
says James Blackman, the companys president and chief executive officer. Municipal medical
services are too far away to react quickly if there is an incident. The majority of (oilfield)
developments are far away from the cities.
Recruiting medical services personnel is a challenge anywhere, Blackman points out, and
the remote locations where Primco Dene EMS teams work only exacerbate that issue. On the
other hand, that challenge is somewhat mitigated because medical personnel typically get
paid better in the gas and oil industries than if they work for municipalities. Our reputation
plays a big role, too, he adds. When you have a good reputation, people want to come and
work for you.
Because providing medical services is such a specialized area, the company again relied
on outside help to get established, hiring a medical director, then adding management
professionals to help run the division. Medical personnel include emergency medical
responders and technicians (paramedics), registered nurses and occupational health nurses.
Services include basic and advanced life support, full-service clinics, occupational health
services, health and safety programs, mobile drug-and-alcohol testing (both pre-employment
and post-accident) and mobile treatment centers.
To provide medical services, the company rents space in buildings to provide a home
base for employees. Were usually providing first-response medical services to get patients
comfortable, then we transport them to the nearest municipal hospital, he explains. The level
of medical services varies by site, according to how much our clients want to pay.
Primco Dene EMS runs four ambulances built by Crestline Coach Ltd. on Ford Motor
Co. chassis.
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We see it as a livelihood for a livelihood,

he adds. Oil and gas companies will develop
livelihoods for people and we expect to get
livelihoods from that, too. So thats why we want
to participate in the oil and gas industries, too.
DIVERSE SERVICES
Primco Dene might well be one of the more
unusual companies in the Canadian oilfields, due
to its focus on providing jobs for one particular
ethnic group. And its growth strategy focuses
on providing as many diverse opportunities as
possible, both inside and outside the oilfields,
given the skill sets of its employment pool. Not
everyone wants to be a housekeeper or a camp
caterer or a security guard, Blackman points out.
They also want to be accountants and medics and
work in areas such as management and the retail
industry. Spreading into different markets gives
people a chance to change careers and allows us
to appeal to a larger group of potential employees.
Our initiative is to try to have our footprint
throughout the region in northeastern Alberta,
he adds. Were built in a unique way. Diversity
is our game plan its everything. The key to
succeeding in Alberta is having a number of strong
pillars (markets) because every so often, one pillar
needs maintenance. So you always need other
pillars to keep supporting the building.
Primco Denes fleet yard for its security vehicles

and mobile EMS units. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
The recent drop in oil and gas prices offers a

good example, he notes, because the companys
diverse services can help offset declining business
in one sector. Even now, with oil prices dropping,
were weathering the storm rather easily because of
our diversification, he says. And if needed, we can
retrain employees so they can go from one company
to another for work.
In fact, some services, such as providing security
for downstream oil plants, can also carry over into
other sectors, such as sports venues, cultural events
and retail stores everything except providing
security for banks, Blackman notes.
We wanted to start services that

would have an immediate impact on
employment for First Nations people.
James Blackman
The companies began to branch out into nonoil-related markets about 10 years ago in an effort to
make the company less dependent on oilfield work.
That spawned a wide range of commercial offshoots,
ranging from janitorial/commercial cleaning services
to land development for commercial businesses.
We also bought franchise businesses like Wok
Box and Jiffy Lube, Blackman adds. We also
started a nine-hole golf course this year under our
commercial development arm and are interested in
residential housing development. In addition, we
own commercial buildings where we lease office
space. All of these represent conscious decisions to
diversify so were not so vulnerable to the ups and
downs of the gas and oil industry.
CAMP MANAGEMENT
The catering and camp management companies,
Primco Dene Catering and Primco Royal Camp,
generate about 40 percent of the companys gross
revenues, Blackman says. The catering division
serves man camps ranging in size from 40 residents
up to 1,200 residents.
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LEFT: An employee with Primco Dene cleans the counter

located in a crew camp in Alberta. Among its offerings
of services, the company does catering, janitorial and
maintenance at crew camps in the area. (Photo courtesy of
Primco Dene and William Au Photography)
ABOVE: Some of the other companies under Primco Denes
umbrella that help serve the area around Cold Lake, Alberta,
include a Jiffy Lube auto service center, a Wok Box Asian
restaurant and Internet company, Dene Tech. (Photo by Nick
Sperounes)
Its a turnkey service, Blackman explains, noting that Primco Dene

formed a limited partnership with Royal Camp Services Ltd. in Edmonton
in order to provide a full complement of man camp services. They help us
mobilize the camps and provide buildings, he says. That way we can offer
customers a turnkey operation from building to mobilizing to managing to
catering to maintaining to demobilizing and all the services in between.
Oil and gas companies are going to develop where they

want to develop. So we want to be involved and
participate in the discussions when it comes
to sound ethical development.
James Blackman
Providing man camp services can be challenging because theyre often
located in remote locations, which can pose logistical obstacles to managing
them. Moreover, the company did not have a lot of experience in this area
when it decided to enter the market. But we got off and running right off
the bat because we hired consultants with good experience, he points out.
This was not a learn-as-you-go process. We hired people who could provide
services effectively and efficiently right from the start.
There are a lot of logistics involved in transferring food to man camps,
for instance, he adds. But with a good management team, we identify
problems and work through them.
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LARGE VEHICLE FLEET

Providing such a wide array of services
requires a large fleet of vehicles. Primco Dene
companies operate a total of about 120 vehicles,
including about 25 pickup trucks made by Ford
Motor Co. The company also owns a skid-steer
made by Bobcat Co. In addition, the company rents another 20 to 40 pickup
trucks to handle seasonal services. Everything is busier in winter, Blackman
notes. Thats because theres more contract availability for drilling during
winter, and our services complement the drilling operations.
Offering so many services also creates another challenge: dealing with an
ever-changing landscape of new rules and regulations. As much as diversity
makes us strong, dealing with it can be complex, Blackman explains. We
must deal with a lot of regulations within each division and the more
services you offer, the more chances there are for changes in regulations. So
were constantly adapting.
For example, there are always changes in how medical services are
provided the minimum standards for medical care, he continues. When
the government requires higher standards for medical services, we have to
adapt to provide them. Sometimes that means giving employees a higher level
of training or developing different protocols for a site.
Beyond that, running so many companies requires employees to develop
a different kind of mindset that emphasizes inter-division cooperation. One
of the most important things our employees must do is be open-minded and
very willing to go far beyond their individual job descriptions, Blackman
says. If a security truck needs to be moved, someone from medical services
will grab it and do it, for example. Employees must display a willingness to be
flexible and maneuverable and always expect the unexpected.
MORE GROWTH EXPECTED
The deep recession in 2008 was a major factor in renewing the companys
emphasis on service diversity. And that effort continues today as Primco Dene
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Money Machines
SAFETY FIRST
ON THE ROAD
Versatile hot-oil trucks go the extra yard to protect
employees and deliver customer satisfaction
By Ken Wysocky
t first glance, the hot-oil trucks owned by Adler Hot Oil Service look
like most other standard units seen in gas and oil fields across North
America. But thanks to a design makeover, the 18 trucks custom
built by Rush-Overland Manufacturing are anything but standard.
Prompted by a truck explosion in 2010, officials at the Vernal, Utahbased company worked with Rush-Overland to design a super-safe and ultraproductive hot-oil truck, says Paul Briggs, the firms vice president of sales
and technology. Briggs also directs employee safety efforts at the company,
which employs about 110 employees and serves oil and gas field and mining
The most important reason we redesigned our trucks is

to ensure safety for our team members. We spare no
expense when it comes to the safety of our team.
Paul Briggs
customers nationwide, with an emphasis on the western United States. The

safety position is a fitting job for Briggs, who was injured in that mishap five
years ago.
I started thinking about ways to make a safer hot-oil unit while I was
in a hospital bed, says Briggs, who counts himself lucky to have escaped
with just facial and hand burns; fire-retardant clothing prevented more
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Adler Hot Oil Service, Vernal, Utah

MACHINE:
Hot-oil trucks built by Rush-Overland Manufacturing
FUNCTIONS: Cleaning paraffin buildup in well bores, pressure testing,

heating water in frac and holding tanks
FEATURES:
Kenworth T800 chassis; 8 million Btu burner;

465 hp Cummins diesel engine; 80-barrel (3,360-gallon) steel
tank; 6,000 psi Gardner Denver triplex pump; 18-speed Eaton
Fuller transmission; Spicer transfer case
COST:
About $750,000
WEBSITE:
www.adlerhotoil.com
extensive injuries. The good part is we learned how to build better trucks.
We havent had a serious incident since then caused by a hot-oil unit failure.
The most important reason we redesigned our trucks is to ensure
safety for our team members, he continues. We spare no expense when it
comes to the safety of our team. A hot-oil truck is the most dangerous piece
of equipment in the oilfields, bar none, because theres an open flame in the
burner that is heating highly pressurized, highly flammable fluids. If theres a
breach in the heating coil, the truck will likely catch fire or explode. We must
keep our operators safe. Theyre family to us, not just employees.
The extra features come with a cost. Each truck carries about a $750,000
price tag, compared to $350,000 to $400,000 for a standard unit. But they
also last about 30 percent longer than an average truck, thanks to some
<< A hot-oil truck built by Rush-Overland Manufacturing and operated by Adler Hot Oil Service
in Vernal, Utah, sits on a job site. The company has the trucks custom-made for employee safety.
(Photo courtesy of Adler Hot Oil Service)
performance enhancements that reduce vehicular stress and wear and tear.
A good example is the trucks 18-speed Eaton Fuller transmission, used
instead of a more standard 13-speed transmission, Briggs says. Our trucks
are extremely heavy. They weigh 68,000 pounds empty, so youre constantly
shifting gears, Briggs says. We want to avoid over-torquing the engine and
stressing the axles and with 18 speeds, the trucks run better with a lessjarring ride.
But Briggs says cost is no object when employee
safety is involved. As he puts it: Theres no reason
to not make sure your guys go home to their families
every night.
Built atop a T800 chassis made by Kenworth
Truck (owned by PACCAR), the unit features a 465
hp diesel engine made by Cummins; an 8 million Btu
burner; an 80-barrel-capacity (3,360 gallons) steel
tank; a 6,000 psi triplex pump made by Gardner
Denver; four steel propane tanks with a total capacity
of 1,000 gallons; and a Spicer 784 transfer case (a
brand owned by Dana Holding Corporation), which
converts engine power to the pumps.
A thermostat control. If the temperature of fluids reaches a dangerous

level, this device brings it back down to a reasonable level. If that fails,
a shutdown system kicks in.
Emergency gas sensor. To prevent the trucks engine from catching fire
if a gas leak occurs while its operating on a natural gas drilling pad,
a sensor automatically shuts off all air-intake valves on the engine if it
detects the presence of any gases.
(continued)
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guys go home to their families every night.
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We like the Gardner Denver triplex pumps

because they handle solids very well, Briggs
explains. In the oilfields, theres no such thing as
clean water theres always sand and other things
in the water that can cause pumps to fail. But triplex
pumps keep on running, even with sand inside.
Compared to more standard units, the 8
million Btu burner is super-sized, too, to improve
productivity. It heats the oil quicker, which enables
crews to finish jobs faster, Briggs says. (The superheated oil gets pumped into well bores to melt away
paraffin buildup that inhibits efficient pumping for
the artificial lift systems.)
The safety features start with the units internal
plumbing, which utilizes thicker-than-normal
iron pipes that are pressure-tested to 10,000 psi,
compared to a more typical 5,000 psi. Other safety
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A special high-pressure relief system. If theres
a sudden spike in pressure during hot-oil
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An automated fire-suppression system that extinguishes any

uncontrolled fires in the unit.
We tout our trucks safety features a little bit, but we didnt design
them for marketing purposes, Briggs emphasizes. We do it to keep our
team members safe. Weve had customers tell us that our trucks are the safest
trucks theyve ever seen in the field.
Adler owns nearly two dozen hot-oil trucks, including units built by
Chandler Equipment, Fusion and Keyway. Along with cleaning built-up
paraffin in well bores, the company offers a wide range of services that include
pressure testing, frac-water heating, steam cleaning, pressure washing and
tank washing. We also treat oil tanks, Briggs notes. Oil settles in tanks and
hardens at around 80 degrees, so it sometimes needs to be melted in order for
drilling companies to sell it.
Our hot-oil trucks are like big service trucks, he adds. They can do all
sorts of things out in the field.
But nothing more important than keeping Adler team members safe.
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Spotlight
ROBOTIC CONTROL
Robotic waterjetting system from Stutes removes
operator from dangerous high pressures
By Craig Mandli
perator safety is paramount in the waterjetting and hydroexcavation

industry. With more companies especially those in the refinery
and petroleum cleaning industry wishing to remove their operators
from possible harm from high-pressure sources and caustic chemicals,
automated systems are becoming more common.
The HydraX Xtream Pad Dragon from Stutes Enterprise Systems,
introduced to the water and wastewater industry at the 2015 Water &
Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, is just such
a product. The innovative robotic waterjetting and hydroexcavation system
allows the operator to manipulate the variable-speed rotating nozzles as an
extension of his own body.
What we essentially did with this product was took a compact excavator
and added a tail whip that swivels back and forth and doesnt pinch or puncture
the high-pressure hose, says Tryan
Stutes, the president and owner of Stutes
We designed this
Enterprise Systems. Our blasting head
comes in a small package while offering a
unit to be a fit across
wide range of motion.
multiple industries.
The head rotates 180 degrees left
and right, and 180 degrees up and down,
Tryan Stutes
allowing the operator to reach small
crevices and cracks far out of arms reach.
It can blast water at pressures up to 20,000 psi at 43 gpm. The Pad Dragons
intelligent hydraulic system controls the speed of the nozzles spin rotation and
other functions from the comfort of its climate-controlled cab. Its also efficient,
as theres no need to idle-up the engine to power the hydraulic controls.
Operator safety is the biggest factor with the design of this unit, says
Stutes. It allows for less wear and tear on the operator, a faster clean, less
downtime and less cost for protective equipment, as the operator can stay in
the comfort of the cab.
Multiple tools are available with the blasting head, with a quick-change
system that allows the operator to make adjustments in minutes. While the
target market is service workers and companies that work in refinery and utility
pipe cleaning and blasting, Stutes says that several municipalities have also
purchased units. The unit can also be hooked to a trailer jetter to give it full
hydroexcavation capability.
We designed this unit to be a fit across multiple industries, Stutes says.
Now its a matter of getting the name out there and letting municipalities and
contractors know that there is a different, safer option out there for what theyre
trying to do.
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Tryan Stutes, right, the owner and president of Stutes Enterprise Systems, discusses the
features of the waterblasting head on his HydraX Xtream Pad Dragon robotic waterjetting
system with an attendee at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport
(WWETT) Show. The system offers pressures up to 20,000 psi at 43 gpm, while keeping the
operator away from potential harm. (Photo by Craig Mandli)
The 2015 show was Stutes first as an exhibitor, and overall he was
enthused by the excitement surrounding his unit after first explaining what
it is, and what its capable of.
I think a lot of people in the industry have a vision of what a waterjetting
system looks like, and this is something that, looks-wise, is completely
different, Stutes says. There was a lot of education on this product at the
WWETT Show, and once people learned about it, they wanted to know more.
The feedback Ive gotten from those who have units in the field indicates that
they dont want to do anything without it.
Stutes says hes excited to see where the market for the unit goes in
the coming year. Based on the feedback he received at WWETT, the units
hydroexcavation functionality could potentially be an even bigger selling point.
Just being at the WWETT Show for the week, we gained a ton of
knowledge on this industry, he says. Im confident that this waterblasting
unit is a great fit, and I look forward to working with this industry even more.
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Tech Perspective
KEEP YOUR
JETTER JETTING
A proactive maintenance routine helps prevent equipment failures
By Kyle Rogers
YOURE OUT IN THE FIELD USING YOUR JETTER ON A JOB

when suddenly you experience a problem. Perhaps youve fallen behind on
the engine maintenance schedule and that component breaks down. Maybe
the high-pressure water running through a worn hose causes it to rupture.
Or the unit continues to function, but not at the pressure level needed to get
the job done.
To ensure your jetter doesnt cost you downtime and remains a reliable
piece of equipment over the long term, there are several maintenance practices
that contractors should follow regularly.
The main thing to do on a daily basis is check the oil in the engine and
the pump, make sure its up to marks, says Nick Woodhead, president of
US Jetting.
Other items that are important to monitor the condition of daily include
the hose, water filter and tires if the jetting unit is on a trailer.
The filter is a key part of the jetting package, Woodhead says. If you
want it working properly, you need to have a clean filter. What people should
do is have a checklist so you know youve done it all when you send (the
jetter) off.
GETTING ON
A SCHEDULE
Often the way the
machine is functioning will be
the sign that theres a problem
with a component. Woodhead
says the 500-hour mark
Nick Woodhead
is a good time to carefully
inspect the pump and valves
if operators want to catch any
issues in advance. Otherwise 1,000 hours of use is typically the time when
valves and packings need to be replaced.
They usually will tell you when somethings wrong. There will be a
hammering. Generally speaking, people will run the equipment until theres
a problem, Woodhead says. Its kind of like a car. There are some things that
you do at a certain point anyway, whether theres a problem or not, so youre
not breaking down somewhere.
The main thing to do on a

daily basis is check the oil in
the engine and the pump,
make sure its up to marks.
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He says jetter users might have to re-torque pump head bolts occasionally
if a pump valve is failing prematurely.
Chester Axley, national products director for Power Line Industries, says
simply following the manufacturers recommended service schedule is the best
way to maintain machine components that dont require daily attention.
Youll have a service on the motor, a service on the pump. If its a hotwater unit, youre going to have a service on a burner, Axley says. And the guy
servicing it should be running it, like we do here. We have a piece of pipe that
we stick the hose down and we turn the machine on and watch it work. Now
were looking for leaks at joints. Were looking at hoses. Are there any bulges? Is
the pump leaking any water? This will stave off getting to the job site and pow,
youve got a problem.
He says with Power Lines jetting units, for example, the recommended
service schedule includes changing engine oil every 50 hours, and changing
engine filters and checking spark plugs every 80 hours. The pump oil only has
to be changed every 400 hours, but if theres a problem it can be headed off
during the 50- or 80-hour service.
Check the pump to make sure the oil isnt turning milky or looking
white, Axley says. Thats telling you water is seeping back behind the head of
the pump, which is telling you that the water seals are wearing out.
BACKUP PARTS ON HAND
No matter how strictly jetter users adhere to a regular maintenance
schedule, there are components that will eventually need to be replaced. Axley
recommends operators keep some backup parts on hand in case there is a
problem with the jetter while out on a job.
If you have what I call a care package on the shelf or in a truck, and you
have a problem in the field, youre going to be able to finish the job, he says.
That care package should include a high-pressure ball valve, an unloader
valve, a safety release valve and, if its a hot-water unit, a thermostat and
pressure switch.
Those are probably the most wearable items. They do break and they
do fail, Axley says.
Loss of pressure is a strong indicator that a component needs to
be replaced.
Eventually, the nozzles will wear. If its not coming up to pressure, its a
good sign thats worn out, Woodhead says. The unloader valve, those can go
bad. The seat can wear out, dumping water all the time basically, not getting
pressure. If you know what pressure you get with a certain tool and its not
coming up to pressure, check to make sure its not dumping water.
THE LEAD
Most of the problems
Woodhead says the jetting component
most
vulnerable to wear if not taken care of
will be on the lead, not
is the hose. He recommends using a tiger
the actual hose itself.
tail, or any sort of guide, to protect the hose
from items that may puncture it.
Eric Bragg
Eric Bragg of Bragg Excavating in
Marion, Indiana, says his company uses a
pipe or sleeve at the point where the jetter hose is entering to protect it as much
as possible. He says they also add a lead to the hose.
Most of the problems will be on the lead, not the actual hose itself, Bragg
says. We run a 17-foot lead off the end of our hose. Then you can just take the
lead off and replace that instead of having to replace 300 feet of hose.
PROPER TRAINING
Also factoring into jetter maintenance is the training of the equipment
operators. How an operator is running the equipment can be the difference
between a wearable component like the hose lasting for five minutes or 1,000
hours, says Woodhead.
Training the operators properly is important because, invariably, if theyre
not properly trained youre going to have problems with the equipment. They
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Bakken Extra
STILL FINDING
OPPORTUNITIES
North Dakotas Bakken communities still see options
available for workers despite drop in crude oil prices
By Greg Bates
ust a birds-eye view from Scott

Meskes office in Williston, North
Dakota, is the train station. Meske,
the president of the Williston Area
Chamber of Commerce, has gotten used to
seeing unfamiliar faces step on and off the
train for the last year and a half.
The Bakken Shale play brought an
overabundance of jobs to the once small
northwestern North Dakota city. However,
Theres no doubt theres a difference in this

city than there was Sept. 1 of last year.
You cant deny that.
Scott Meske
things have changed recently with the gas

and oil prices in a slump and just 15 active
drilling rigs operating in Williams County,
where Williston is the county seat.
When the (Amtrak) Empire Builder
stops at 11:30 a.m. every day, Im not
seeing hundreds of people with their
backpacks and their hopes and their
dreams walking up the street, Meske says.
Were not seeing those sort of people
that companies needed to fill a position
anymore. Companies can now pick and
choose. If youve got some experience and
are willing to work, there are opportunities
here. Theyre just not lying on the street
anymore. You actually have to have some
experience. Theres no doubt theres a
A group of pumps sits at an oilfield production site in the Bakken Shale play near Williston,
North Dakota. Officials in North Dakota say, despite the fluctuating crude oil prices, there are still
plenty of job opportunities available. (Photos courtesy of Williston Area Chamber of Commerce)
difference in this city than there was Sept.

1 of last year. You cant deny that.
Kari Cutter, the vice president of the
North Dakota Petroleum Council, noted
in testimony in July that 15,000 to 20,000
direct oil and gas jobs have been cut in
North Dakota alone. On Aug. 31, 2014,
there were 194 drilling rigs active. On
Sept. 9, just 73 were still active.
OPPORTUNITIES
STILL AVAILABLE
Despite those facts and the slowdown
in operations, opportunities are still
available in the Bakken. Job needs have
shifted as many companies hold off
on drilling.
A lot of opportunities are out there,
perhaps not so much directly in the oil
and gas industries, but certainly in those
industries that support it, says Tessa
Sandstrom, North Dakota Petroleum
Council
communications
manager.
Whether its detail and construction or
even outside the state in that supply chain.
People who aspire to be a mechanic
or have experience as a diesel mechanic,
and truck drivers and engineers are fields
where jobs are plentiful, Meske says. The
chamber president heard recently that
pipeline companies are starting to hire as
they attempt to compete and catch up with
rail transportation. Vicky Steiner, executive
director for the North Dakota Association
of Oil and Gas Producing Counties, adds
that welders are also valuable at this point.
There are so many unfilled jobs in
other sectors, so weve seen some people
just switching jobs, says Steiner, who
lives in Dickinson, a major boomtown
in the Bakken. If they know how to do
construction work, there are opportunities
in the state.
The Williston Area Chamber of
Commerce had 1,500 jobs posted at the
end of August in its job service office.
NEED COMING UP
More than 25 percent of the workforce
is expected to retire in the next five years,
Sandstrom says. So theres certainly going
to be a need for skilled workers in the
near future.
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There are so many unfilled jobs in other sectors, so weve seen some people
just switching jobs. If they know how to do construction work,
there are opportunities in the state.
Vicky Steiner
Steve Holen, who serves as

the superintendent of the Watford
City School District and president
of the North Dakota Association of
Oil and Gas Producing Counties,
has seen the industry shift on
both fronts.
The jobs are changing slightly based on service vs. drilling, but
there are certainly still opportunities, Holen says. We still see a
large migration of people coming
in, but we see people moving out
and the reasons are probably for
the cost of living still being relaAn oilfield production facility in the Bakken
tively high and lack of housing, still
Shale play near Williston, North Dakota. Officials
being in catch-up mode.
in North Dakota say there are construction and
other opportunities for workers coming into
Oilfield veterans and those
the area.
who are willing to adapt can find
jobs easier than newcomers who
are traveling to the Bakken to earn a fast buck. Seasoned veterans can
find something, Steiner says. If somebody new is trying to get on a rig, its
definitely going to be harder because they dont have the experience.

Transient workers who invaded North Dakota early in the decade have
become less desirable.
The drilling part of the business, extraction, is very labor-intensive and
has a lot of transient workers, Meske says. So the people that come in for
two weeks and work for two weeks and go home for two weeks are fewer since
the number of rigs has gone down.
The North Dakota Petroleum Council conducted an economic impact
study for 2013 and found that every drilling rig supports 177 jobs, Sandstrom
says. Those tend to be more transient jobs. Also, every well that is complete
supports 2 1/2 jobs.
Recently there have been a lot of workers laid off or who have had their
hours cut, Sandstrom says. Oilfield workers who were used to putting in 70
to 80 hours per week are now being scaled back to a typical 40-hour week.
That has certainly affected incomes and livelihoods. Some people were only
here for the overtime, so when the overtime ended, they went home, Steiner
says. They had no interest in staying.
Meske says the workers in the Eagle Ford, Marcellus-Utica and Permian
shales are all going through similar situations right now. When the price
goes up and its more profitable to have more rigs up, then theyll put more
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Niobrara Extra
LENDING A
HELPING HAND
Organization formed by oilfield workers to
help other workers through tough times
By MaryBeth Matzek
n the aftermath of the devastating

floods that hit Colorado in 2013, Jamie
Dandar was standing in a customers
office when she said aloud how she wished
there was a way the oil industry could help
those in need. An assistant in the office
then mentioned Oilfield Helping Hands
a group she had heard about that did
just that.
Its a great organization as we work together

to help those in the oil industry through
some tough parts of their lives.
Jamie Dandar
When Dandar got back to her office,
she Googled the organization and was
intrigued. She sent off an email using the
contact page. I heard back immediately
and they gave me all kinds of information,
says Dandar, who today is president of the
Oilfield Helping Hands Rocky Mountain

Chapter. Then it turned out the groups
president was going to be in Denver on
business. So we met up for breakfast, and
after that I knew we could do it and the
Rocky Mountain Chapter was born.
Oilfield Helping Hands was founded in
Houston in 2003 as a nonprofit charity to
help oilfield families in financial crisis. Since
it started, the organization has provided
more than $2.4 million to industry workers
and their families. In addition to the original
chapter in Houston and the one based in
Denver, there are chapters in Louisiana,
Oklahoma and the Permian Chapter, which
covers counties in western Texas and parts
of New Mexico.
LAUNCHING A CHAPTER
To launch the Rocky Mountain Chapter,
Dandar connected with Jessica Sloat, who
was one of the founding members of the
Houston Chapter but had since relocated to
Denver. She agreed to help with the Rocky

Mountain Chapter as it got off the ground.
Individuals can join the organization for
free, and there are corporate membership
levels available, which along with direct
donations and the fundraising events, is
used to create revenue for the nonprofit.
We have 500 people on our mailing
list. Weve been able to raise almost $70,000
in our first year and were really proud of
that, says Dandar, director of marketing
for the Keane Group in Denver. Weve
awarded four grants and havent had to turn
anyone away.
To qualify for a grant, Dandar says
applicants must meet certain criteria and be
nominated by a chapter member. A selection
committee then reviews the applications.
For example, one grant recipient was
a woman going through cancer treatments.
Even though she had insurance, it didnt
cover all the bills, so the grant helped pay
for some of her treatments, Dandar says.
In another case, a former Halliburton
worker who had gone back to school needed
funds to make a payment so she wouldnt
lose Medicaid funding for her son, who
suffers from congenital muscular dystrophy.
Theyre angels.
I dont know what I would
have done without Oilfield
Helping Hands.
Christine Rose
A GROUP FORMS TO
HELP OILFIELD WORKERS
Oilfield Helping Hands got its start in Houston in 2003 when workers at Halliburton organized a
sporting clays tournament to raise money for a co-worker, who depleted the family savings account
because of several serious surgeries and other medical problems. The event was such a success that
the workers formed a nonprofit organization.
Each chapter raises money by holding a variety of events, including clay shooting tournaments,
a golf outing, a dove hunt, a bowling tournament and a redfish rodeo you have to go to Louisiana
for that.
Corporate sponsors help keep the costs low for the events so as much money as possible can
be awarded to families in need. Volunteers are key to all parts of the organization, from planning
the special events to serving on a committee to reviewing all donation requests.
For more information, visit www.oilfieldhelpinghands.org.
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He couldnt go without the Medicaid

support, but she needed to make a payment
so we were able to help with that, Dandar
says. Thats just one example of ways we
try to help out. Its a great organization
as we work together to help those in the
oil industry through some tough parts of
their lives.
The Rocky Mountain Chapter covers
Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. The group
holds three main fundraising events each
year a baseball night at Coors Field in the
spring, a clay shooting tournament in the
fall, and a bowling and billiards tournament
in December. All the events have sponsors,
and overhead costs are kept low to maximize the amount of money raised and
donated to families in need.
They are all really fun events, says Dandar, who like everyone else in
the organization is a volunteer. She says time spent working with the group is a
positive part of her day, especially with oil prices the way they are. Oil prices
may be down, but this group helps us realize there are bigger problems out
there, and if we work together we can help those in need.
NATIONWIDE EFFORT
Nationwide, Oilfield Helping Hands has raised $3 million to help fellow
employees in the oil industry. Gary Brooks, president of Oilfield Helping Hands
Houston Chapter, says volunteers are the heart of the organization.
Its humbling to see how many people give their time, energy and funds
to help manage these exciting and rewarding events, he says. We have all
been through hardship and understand that life isnt perfect. For people and
families facing unexpected bumps in the road, OHH is here to help.
Christine Rose was helped by the Houston Chapter twice after being
diagnosed with breast cancer. She initially turned to them for help with medical
bills and then later on when her illness prevented her from working and she
again needed some financial assistance.
Theyre angels. I dont know what I would have done without Oilfield
Helping Hands, says Rose, whose sister also worked in the oil industry and
initially told her about Oilfield Helping Hands. All I had to do was fill out an
application and tell them my story, and they were able to help.
Oilfield Helping Hands has a strong social media presence, which it
uses to get out the word about its fundraising events as well as sponsorship
opportunities.
This is all volunteer-driven, and its great to come together and help other
people in our industry in need, Dandar says. GOMC
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Education Day Sessions

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
NAWT
National Association of Wastewater Technicians

Rooms 234-236
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Basics of Septic System Control Panels

Using Septic Control Panels to Troubleshoot Systems
Inspecting Concrete Sewage Tanks
An Exercise in Septic System Troubleshooting
The Basics of Inspecting Drip Systems
NAWT Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
SSCSC
Southern Section Collection Systems Committee

Rooms 231-233
National Association of Sewer Service Companies

Rooms 130-132
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Positioning Yourself for Promotion and Succession Planning

Step Up Your Game! Taking Current CCTV Inspection
Technology to the Next Level
Trailer Jetting Getting the Most Out of Your Equipment
Vacuuming: the Other Half of the Combination Unit
Sewer System Maintenance Challenges and Solutions
SSCSC Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
SSPMA
Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

Rooms 133-135
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Understanding Pumps and Common Pumping Issues

Evaluation and Installation of Backup Pump Systems
Best Installation Practices for Trouble-Free Pump Controls
Troubleshooting Pumps, Panels and Switches
with Digital Multimeters
Sizing Guidelines for Sump, Sewage and Grinder Pumps
SSPMA Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
NOWRA
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association

Rooms 240-242
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
Introduction to Soils
Onsite Septic System Loading Rates and Site Layout
Making Infiltration Decisions
Understanding Soil Surface Design
Soil Dispersal Comparison
Introduction to the Elements of Onsite System
Design and Regulations
Onsite Septic System Hydraulics and Pump Design
Business Strategies
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Portable Sanitation Track
Rooms 140-142
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Rooms 136-138
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Marketing Basics: How to Effectively and Efficiently Grow

Your Portable Sanitation Sales
Portable Sanitation Forum: Current and Future Critical
Issues Affecting the Industry Discussion
Trust How to Build it and Use it to Grow Your
Portable Sanitation Business
Industry Safety Track

Rooms 237-239
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Pre-Engineered Shoring Systems for Cross-Trench

Utility Challenges
Excavation Safety
OSHA Confined Space, Air Monitoring and
Fall Protection Explained
Cleaning Nozzle Technology

Large vs. Small-Diameter Pipe Cleaning
The Lower Lateral The New Frontier in Sewer Rehab
Chemical Grouting Technologies
The Growth of the UV Cured CIPP Process
NASSCO Ask the Experts Discussion Panel
Treatment Plant
Operator Track
Rooms 243-245
4:30 p.m.
How Much Should I Charge?

Business Game Changers: Top 5 Secret Strategies
for Massive Growth in Your Service Business
The Un-Business Plan Making Your Business
Less Complicated But More Profitable
How to Use Superior Customer Service to Increase Sales
Reward the Right Stuff: Finding, Training and
Keeping Great Team Members
Is Your Business Prepared for a Crisis?
NASSCO
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Effective Strategies for Collections System Management

Sustainable Innovation in Biosolids Management
Pretreatment and Wastewater Lagoon Management
Septage Collection and Treatment
Large Scale FOG/Septage Receiving Station
Lantern Environmental Project Case History
Progress in Electrochemical Water Treatment in Last Century
WJTA-IMCA
Water Jet Technology Assoc. - Industrial Municipal Cleaning Assoc.

Rooms 237-239
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Proper Industrial Truck Maintenance Can More Than

Pay for Itself in Productivity and Safety
Air Conveyance Through an Industrial Vacuum Truck
Vacuum Excavation Applications and Opportunities
Women in Business
Rooms 136-138
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Marketing to Women
Women of Wastewater: Building a Community of Allies
Women in Wastewater Roundtable
Vacuum Truck Equipment and Operation Training

presented by NAWT National Association of Wastewater Technicians
Rooms 109-110
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This day-long session will discuss in detail the equipment on vacuum trucks and how to operate them. Pumping terms
will be covered, as will safety principles, materials often encountered on the job and government regulations.
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WWETT Education Sessions

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Liquid Waste
Treatment & Disposal
Rooms 130-132
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Analysis of Drainfield Failures and Restoration Methods

Cash In on Community System Operations and
Maintenance
Ultra-Efficient Inspection Technique to Locate Leaks on
Septic Systems
Sewer & Drain Cleaning,

Inspection & Repair
Rooms 133-135
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Using the Clean Water Act to Grow Profits

Winning Trench Warfare Finding Profitability
in Sewer/Septic Work
Your Best Shot at Sewer Success
How to Get the Most From Inspection Technology
Business Strategies
Rooms 136-138
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
How Self-Employed People Can Make More Money

Growing Your Business in a Tough Economy
Staying in Front of Your Customer
NOWRA Design Course

Rooms 240-242
SSCSC Sewer & Drain

Cleaning Course
Rooms 231-233
Hands-On Nozzle Technology

Hands-On Jetter Hose Maintenance Care and Repair
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
Onsite Septic Installation,

Repair & Design
Rooms 237-239
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Overview of Application, Design, Installation

and Operation of Drip Dispersal Systems
Onsite System Pump Design Made Easy
The Onsite Wastewater Industry and Our Carbon Footprint
Sewer & Pipe Rehabilitation,

Relining & Repair
Treatment Plant Operator
Rooms 234-236
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Take Control of Inflow and Infiltration in Manholes

When Things Go Wrong on a Lining Job
Taking Small-Diameter Drain Lining Inside Infrastructure
Rooms 243-245
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Mound and At-Grade Design

Low-Pressure Pipe in Drainfield Distribution
Subsurface Drip Irrigation
Municipal Sewer & Water

Rooms 140-142
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
How to Recover Non-Revenue Water

Phased Assessment Strategy for Sewers - Understanding
Sewer Condition Quicker with Fewer Resources
The Science of Pipe Cleaning Flow and Pressure
Smart Water Technology in Theory and Practice

Dissolved Ozone in Municipal Collection, Treatment
and Disposal
Municipal Biological Waste Treatment
Many states
approve WWETT
education sessions
toward fulfilling
required certified
education units or
professional development hours.
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wwettshow.com 866-933-2653
Friday, February 19, 2016

Liquid Waste
Treatment & Disposal
Sewer & Drain Cleaning,

Inspection & Repair
Rooms 130-132
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Rooms 133-135
Fact vs. Fiction: The Top Ten Septic Myths

All About Facultative Bacteria
Brown Grease Recovery From Grease Trap Waste: Science
and Economics
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Advanced Pipe Bursting

Low-Latency, High-Definition Video Over
Coaxial Cable for Remote Inspection
Plumbers vs. Technicians: The Slow Decline of the
Tradesman
Industry Safety
Rooms 140-142
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Identifying and Managing Risk

in a Septic or Sewer Business
How Well Do You Know Your Cleaning Hose?
Pathogen Exposures to Workers in the Onsite Industry

Rooms 231-233
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Using Acoustic Inspection to Prioritize Sewer Cleaning

Evaluation of Automatic Filters for Nozzle Protection in
Flow Monitoring How to Make Your Program Successful
Rooms 240-242
Creating a Data-Driven Strategic Marketing Plan

What Every Sewer and Drain Contractor Needs to Know
About Asset Protection, Tax Reduction and Estate

Rooms 240-242
11 a.m.
GIS: Empowering Water, Wastewater and

Waste Removal Organizations
Rooms 136-138
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Know the State of Your Business Using

Business Charts and Reports
Using Software to Save Time and Increase Profits
Using Mobile Devices for Business
Sewer & Pipe Rehabilitation,

Relining & Repair
Rooms 234-236
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Business Strategies
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Business Software &

Technology
Treatment Plant Operator
Buying Back Capacity

Successful Reduction of I&I Using the Holistic
Approach to Sewer Rehabilitation
Large Scale Centrifugally Cast Concrete Pipe Culvert
Rehab in CO Dept. of Transportation Region 1
Rooms 243-245
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Insights into Ozone Water Treatment Plants

Wastewater Microbiology
How to Ensure Gold is the Result Choosing the Right
Dewatering Equipment
COLE Publishings
Onsite Installer Course
Rooms 237-239
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This day-long session will walk professionals through

an introduction to proper installation practices for the
sustainable use of onsite treatment systems
Detailed session information available at:
www.wwettshow.com
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Building the Business
14 TIPS FOR BUILDING

EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION
Help your crew realize career goals, have a voice in
important decisions and feel valued by managers
By Timothy F. Bednarz
leaders primary function is

to help employees develop a
strong belief in the mission of
the company and the importance of their
individual jobs. The leaders secondary
function is to ensure optimal results from
the tasks given to employees. Excellent
results spring from methods of motivation
that help employees feel successful and
increase their efforts to achieve goals and
improve performance.
Help employees set and achieve personal

self-improvement goals. These need to be
realistic and achievable for individuals
to grow and develop skills.
By motivating each employee to
perform at his or her maximum level of
efficiency, leaders also maximize their
own success. And as leaders motivate
their staff, they not only help the company
gain financially but also develop personal
relationships with their employees.
Much research in behavioral science
has focused on the factors contributing
to workplace motivation. Many studies
indicate the strongest factors are based on
individual self-determined needs. Aware
of these factors, a manager can foster
improvements in employee attitudes,
their desire to excel and their feelings
of success. Leaders need to apply these
methods to effectively stimulate their team
as a whole and the individuals within it.
Once done, employees will reach peak
performance, free from slowdowns and
negative influences.
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Methods that are positive motivators

for some employees dont always work for
others. Each individual is driven by specific needs that determine his or her performance. If specific needs are not met, it inhibits the employees desire to accept new
challenges and delegated opportunities.
Below are 14 methods focusing on
individual needs and desires leaders
can use to motivate employees:
1. Help employees see their dedicated and consistent efforts being a
part of advancing their future with
the company.
2. Take time to give employees deserved praise and meaningful
recognition. However, use this
method in moderation, otherwise
it becomes meaningless. Praise
must always be specifically related
to performance rather than vague
comments like Youre doing OK.
3. Provide employees with goaloriented job descriptions. This
method charts a course for them
with specific actions they should
accomplish to achieve positive results.
4. Give each employee the opportunity to achieve. Even small tasks
can build success. Any taste of
achievement is a great motivator.
5. Aid employees in determining personal goals. Leaders should link
these to the overall goals of the
company.
6. Help employees acquire and maintain a spirit of achievement. Careful planning and organization of
tasks directed at meaningful results can accomplish this goal.
7. Help employees set and achieve

personal self-improvement goals.
These need to be realistic and
achievable for individuals to grow
and develop skills.
8. Acknowledge employees accomplishments to reinforce that they
are valuable and important a key
need for individuals.
9. Tell employees how and why they
are performing valuable work.
This means giving them useful
feedback about their progress with
a focus on personal productivity
and how to increase performance.
10. Listen with interest to employees
problems, ideas, suggestions and
grievances. Even if they seem trivial or irrelevant, these things are
important to the employee.
11. Never neglect or ignore an employee. Failure to provide individual
attention is one of the worst mistakes leaders can make in terms of
motivating or supervising staff.
12. Enact a personal commitment to a
vision or direction. Effective leaders show employees how to give
personal effort and provide consistent performance to align themselves with the companys vision.
13. Help employees develop an increased sense of responsibility.
Accepting responsibility facilitates
feelings of success and a greater
sense of self-worth.
14. Relieve the boredom where possible. This makes work more meaningful for employees and allows
them to attain greater job satisfaction. It also builds inward security
and fosters self-motivation. GOMC
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Timothy F. Bednarz is the author of Great! What Makes
Leaders Great: What They Did, How They Did It
and What You Can Learn From It. Contact him at
[email protected].

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Waterblasting/
Waterjet Accessories
& Equipment
Pump Manufacturer
Stationary
TRANSPORT METHOD
Hand Portable
2740 Martin Downs Blvd., Ste. 318, Palm City FL 34990

772-286-1218 (f) 772-286-0069
[email protected] www.alljetting.com
American Jetter
See ad page 57
Pump Distributor
All Jetting Technologies, Inc.
6,001 to 40,000 PSI
3,001 to 6,000 PSI
PRESSURE RANGE
Up to 3,000 PSI
Waterblasting/Waterjet
Distributor
Manufacturer
WATERBLASTING/
WATERJET
Directory
2015
Truck/Trailer
GAS, OIL & MINING CONTRACTOR
4 4
4 4 4
6908 Pine Grove Rd., Knoxville, TN 37914

866-944-3569 - 865-524-4647 (f) 865-247-5105
[email protected] www.americanjetter.com
Arthur Products Co.
1140 Industrial Pkwy., Medina, OH 44256

800-322-0510 - 330-725-4905 (f) 330-722-2698
[email protected] www.arthurproducts.com
See ad page 38
Cam Spray
4 4
4 4 4
Electric Eel Mfg.
4 4
General Pipe Cleaners/General Wire Spring
4 4
520 Brooks Rd., Iowa Falls, IA 50126

800-648-5011 - 641-648-5011 (f) 641-648-5013
[email protected] www.camspray.com
501 W. Leffel Ln., Springfield, OH 45501

800-833-1212 (f) 937-323-3767
[email protected] www.electriceel.com
1101 Thompson Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136

800-245-6200 - 412-771-6300 (f) 412-771-2771
[email protected] www.drainbrain.com
Gorman-Rupp Company
600 S. Airport Rd., Mansfield, OH 44903

419-755-1011 - (f) 419-755-1251
[email protected] www.grpumps.com
Hammelmann Corp.
4 4 4
4 4 4
436 Southpointe Dr., Miamisburg, OH 45342

800-783-4935 - 937-859-8777 (f) 937-859-9188
[email protected] www.hammelmann.com
See ad page 57
Hot Jet USA
NozzTeq Inc.
14717 Heritage Crest Way, Riverton, UT 84065

800-624-8186 (f) 801-545-9132
[email protected] www.hotjetusa.com
4 4 4
4 4
4 4
1949 Calumet St., Clearwater, FL 33765

866-620-5915 - 603-413-6583 - (f) 603-413-6744
[email protected] www.nozzteq.com
Pressure Lift Corporation

See ad page 50
1565 W. Main St., #208-267, Lewisville, TX 75067

972-355-0550 (f) 972-355-6566
[email protected] www.pressurelift.com
Spartan Tool
1506 W Division St., Mendota, IL 61342

800-435-3866 - 815-539-7411 (f) 888-876-2371
[email protected] www.spartantool.com
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See ad page 11
StoneAge, Inc.
Waterblasting/
Waterjet Accessories
& Equipment
Pump Distributor
Pump Manufacturer
Stationary
Truck/Trailer
TRANSPORT METHOD
Hand Portable
6,001 to 40,000 PSI
3,001 to 6,000 PSI
PRESSURE RANGE
Up to 3,000 PSI
Distributor
Manufacturer
Please tell any of the companies you contact that you saw their listing in the
GOMC Waterblasting/Waterjet Company Directory. If you have any questions,
please contact COLE Publishing at 800-257-7222 or 715-546-3346.
You can also find us at www.gomcmag.com.
4 4 4
4 4
466 S Skyland Dr., Durango, CO 81303

866-795-1586 - 970-259-2869
[email protected] www.stoneagetools.com
TST Sweden AB
Prastgatan 12, SE-511 54, Kinna, Sweden

4-632-020-5880
[email protected] www.tst-sweden.com
Vac-Con, Inc.
See ad page 7
See ad page 21
See ad page 57
969 Hall Park Rd., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

904-284-4200
[email protected] www.vac-con.com
Vactor Manufacturing
Water Cannon Inc. - MWBE
1621 S Illinois St., Streator, IL 61364

800-627-3171 - 815-672-3171 (f)815-672-2779
[email protected] www.vactor.com
4 4
4300 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Unit 1010-424,

Lake Mary, FL 32746-2012
800-333-9274 (f)888-928-9274
[email protected] www.watercannon.com
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Safety First
CULTURE OF SAFETY
Companies should establish values and behaviors
that help overall safety at the workplace
By Amanda Clark
ll businesses need to take

reasonable efforts to ensure the
safety and physical well-being of
their employees, but maintaining high
standards of safety becomes even more
important and even more challenging
when you have employees working
in the field, going to different locations
and addressing unique environmental
challenges.
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Thats why its critical for business

owners and team leaders to create cultures
of safety. Note that a safety culture is
different than a safety program. A program
has start and end dates. A culture is a set
of values and behaviors that are intrinsic to
the company itself and are ongoing.
DEVELOPING A
CULTURE OF SAFETY
Developing a culture
of safety means fostering
a mindset and an array
of habits that all of your
employees can buy into,
doing everything possible to
keep each team member safe
and well.
The question is, how
exactly is a safety culture
built?
Set a safety vision.
What are your goals for
company safety? What would
a culture of safety look like
to you? Think about it, put
it into words and share your
vision with all team members
preferably in written
form. This gives everyone
a common goal to work
toward.
Define
individual
responsibilities. What are
your expectations for each
employee? What are the
policies, goals and daily tasks
that each employee must
carry out to help you reach
your safety goal? Define these
with specificity.
Get opinions. Ask your employees

what they think about your
companys
safety
standards.
Specifically ask if there are any
areas in which they feel unsafe or
uncertain, and solicit any feedback
for improving safety policies.
Report problems.
Condition
your team members to report any
accidents or first-aid issues that
arise. A formal reporting process
can help you spot trends and
perhaps take action to prevent
future incidents.
Educate your employees. If there
are specific safety issues intrinsic to
your industry or your environment,
provide employees with some
educational resources. Make sure
there is awareness about the issues
your employees face.
Remove competing priorities. To
have a true culture of safety, you
have to make safety the foremost
priority 100 percent of the
time. If productivity quotas are
compromising safety, then they
need to be changed, plain and
simple.
Add an accountability system.
Ideally, you will have a system in
place to hold employees accountable
for violations of your safety policies.
Lead by example. In the end, your
safety culture will only be effective
if you get buy-in from your people.
They have to care about it, and see
the importance and they will
do so only if they see that you care
about it.
MAKING SAFETY
YOUR MISSION
Safety cannot be an afterthought.
Rather, it has to be something that your
organization is committed to at every level
starting at the very top. Building a safety
culture wont change anything overnight,
but it is a great way to invest in the health
and well-being of your team over time.
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Product Focus
Cleaning,
Jetting and
Maintenance,
Waterblasting
By Craig Mandli
Jetters and pressure washers assist contractors in the field

in removing mud and sludge from equipment, maintaining
pipe systems and cleaning oil spills. Here are several jetters and
pressure washers, along with oil spill recovery and maintenance
products, and jet/vac combo machines that can help clean and
maintain job sites.
High-Pressure Hoses
1. All Jetting Technologies
Parker Hannifin hose
Parker Hannifin high- and ultra-highpressure waterjetting hoses, distributed by All
Jetting Technologies, are available in working
pressures of 20,000 to 55,000 psi. Hoses are
assembled to order with choice of covers and
fittings, including PVC covers and the Burst Shield
Cover. End fittings include type M female swivel
and the high-pressure tube nipple. Hose couplers
are available in male-to-male, female-to-female and
male-to-female fittings. UHP straight and reducer
couplings are also available. Hose collars and
glands are provided with couplers unless otherwise
specified. 772/286-1218; www.alljetting.com.
2. ContiTech AG Neptune
Neptune pressure washing and cleaning hose
from ContiTech AG is designed for contractors
who work in harsh environments, whether its hot,
dirty or rough. It is able to convey up to 6,000 psi
and withstand extreme temperatures as low as -20
degrees F and as high as 250 degrees F. 800/2354632; www.contitech.us.
3. Kuriyama Tigerflex
Amphibian Solarguard
Tigerflex Amphibian Solarguard AMPHSLR Series hose from Kuriyama of America
is made with a specially formulated material to
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resist cracking that can result from exposure

to damaging UV light. The maker reports tests
showing the Solarguard material retained 97
percent of its original tensile strength after
prolonged UV exposure. The safety yellow color
provides high visibility on job sites. The heavyduty, polyurethane-lined hose will handle
wet or dry materials. A static wire is available
in 6- and 8-inch I.D. sizes. 847/755-0360;
www.kuriyama.com.
High-Pressure Nozzles
4. Arthur Products Cnt-r-KUT
Centering Device
The Cnt-r-KUT Centering Device from
Arthur Products allows itself to conform to
unfortunate line situations. It is available in a
three- or six-vein aerospace elastomer, flexible
enough to conform to damaged or deformed
lines, and can be easily trimmed in the field
to fit virtually any line from 2 to 8 inches in
diameter. Just attach a 3/8- or 1/2-inch NPT hose
to one end and a 3/8- or 1/2-inch NPT nozzle
to the other end to operate. 800/322-0510;
www.arthurproducts.com.
5. General Pipe Cleaners

high-performance nozzles
General Pipe Cleaners high-performance
nozzles increase water jet performance. They
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increase thrust, pulling power and cleaning
power without needing to increase water flow or
pressure. The nozzles are custom-machined to
redirect the water through efficient inner surface
channels directed toward each orifice. The nozzles
have replaceable threaded inserts at each orifice
so when the nozzle wears, the technician only has
to replace the inserts, not the whole nozzle. The
penetrating Chisel Point nozzle with four forward
jets and six back jets breaks up debris and hard
grease deposits, and melts ice clogs. The Traction
nozzle pulverizes sand and mud blockages with
one forward jet and six back jets. The Cleaning
nozzle has the thrust to pull the hose long
distances with all eight jets to the rear. 800/2456200; www.drainbrain.com.
6. NLB Corporation Typhoon 10

Typhoon 10 self-rotating nozzles from
NLB Corporation can be used to clean pipes
and tubes as small as 1/2-inch diameter. The
RPN1506 operates at pressures up to 15,000
psi and the RPN2006 at up to 20,000 psi. Both
rotate at 7,000 rpm with a maximum flow of 6
gpm. They are precision-machined and coated
with titanium nitride. They can be ordered with
a cutting/cleaning head, a polishing head or a
universal head that serves both purposes. With
the RPN2006 and RPN1506, the series expands
to seven offerings, including two that operate at
higher pressures: the RPN2410, rated at 24,000
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pipes, the Typhoon 20 and Typhoon 60 nozzles
are available. 800/441-5059; www.nlbcorp.com.
7. PipeHunter Red Dawg

Button Nozzle
The 1/2-inch Red Dawg Button Nozzle from
PipeHunter is designed for clean-out tasks and
mainline buildup removal. The hardened steel
body has been treated to keep corrosion to a
minimum while not sacrificing longevity. All six
rear 17-4 tool steel inserts can be changed for
different water system setups. The low-profile
design keeps hang-ups to a minimum. 800/3731318; www.reddawgnozzles.com.
8. StoneAge SpinCat
The SpinCat line of downhole rotary nozzles
from StoneAge are speed-controlled thru-tubing
wash tools that can be used in a wide range of
well-intervention applications with a variety of
routine chemicals and solvents for rapid wellbore
cleaning. Common applications include jetting
out hydrates and ice plugs, descaling and acid
washes, paraffin and asphaltene cleaning and
post-frac proppant and fill clean-outs. They can
be used as an alternative to motor-mills in postcement and liner cleanup jobs. With proper
care and maintenance, the tools can remain
in service for many years. 866/795-1586;
www.downholecleaning.com.
High-Pressure Water Pumps

9. Cat Pumps Model 3570
The Model 3570 positive-displacement
triplex plunger pump from Cat Pumps combines
high flow and pressure, rated to 30 gpm and
3,000 psi. It has concentric, high-density polished
solid plungers that provide a true wear surface
that results in long seal life. Oversized crankshaft
bearings with greater loading capacity provide
long bearing life. V-Packings and Lo-Pressure
seals are completely lubricated and cooled,
reducing stress on seals while increasing service
life. Its chrome-plated brass discharge manifold
is easily serviced without entering the crankcase,
reducing field service time. 763/780-5440;
www.catpumps.com.
Jet/Vac Combo Machines

10. Foremost FVS1000 Hydrovac
The FVS1000 Hydrovac from Foremost is
a compact unit designed to maneuver easily in
urban environments while maintaining the same
standards of productivity as the companys larger
models. It is mounted on a tandem-axle chassis
and holds 1,000 gallons of freshwater and 7 cubic
yards of debris. All working components are
housed in a 42-inch aluminum, heated, insulated
and lighted van body. A Robuschi RB-DV125 PD
blower provides 4,000 cfm and full vacuum. The
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wireless controller, which allows for control of
vehicle rpm, the wash system, off-loading and
vacuum functions. The water system has a CAT
3560 wash pump, capable of 3,000 psi and 20
gpm, and is heated by a 740,000 Btu diesel-fired
boiler. Off-loading is performed via a sloped debris
tank, assisted by a washout system powered by a
high-volume centrifugal pump. 403/295-5800;
www.foremost.ca.
11. GapVax MC Advanced Series

The MC Advanced Series combination jet/
vac from GapVax has display screens (one inside
cab/one outside) to control hydraulics, blower
and water pump operations with a complete
complement of gauges. All body functions, boom
and hose reel functions, vacuum break, throttle,
and area and safety lighting are wirelessly
controlled, while still maintaining proportional
boom and hose reel control. The job card feature
allows the operator to keep track of blower and
water pump hours and logs time on each job.
Specs include a 5- to 12-cubic-yard debris body
and stainless steel water tank with the capacity of
up to 2,000 gallons. Vacuum pump options range
from 3,500 to 5,000 cfm with up to 27 inches Hg.
The MC Series boom is an 8-foot, front-mounted,
telescopic design with dual lift cylinders, reaching
26 feet with a 270-degree rotation. 888/442-7829;
www.gapvax.com.
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12. Guzzler Manufacturing Predator

The Predator liquid vacuum tanker from
Guzzler Manufacturing is designed for handling
bulk liquids, sludge and semisolid waste in
industrial applications. It combines high vacuum
and pressure off-loading designed to deliver
reliable performance in the most demanding
applications. The 3,000-gallon payload capacity
tanker has a standard vacuum pump capable
of suction pressures up to 27 to 29 inches Hg,
maximum airflow of more than 400 cfm and more
than 300 cfm at 18 inches Hg. Alternate pump
sizes are also available. The single-compartment
tank is constructed with carbon steel and is rated
for continuous maximum vacuum operation and
15 psi working pressure. Built in accordance with
Section VIII of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers boiler code, the tank complies with the
U.S. Department of Transportation specification
DOT 412 for hauling hazardous materials on the
highway. 815/672-3171; www.guzzler.com.
13. Keith Huber Knight PD

The Knight PD air-mover from Keith Huber
is capable of 6,100 cfm and incorporates deep
vacuum with the ability to pressure off-load.
The Huber Master Control allows the operator
to switch easily from wet to dry product with no
downtime. Its wet/dry diverter valve filtration,
deep vacuum loading and high air conveyance are
designed to help move sludge and dry product.
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14. Mud Technology International

Raptor Series RST-990
The Raptor Series RST-990 mud cleaning/
recycling unit from Mud Technology International
offers a 320-plus gpm cleaning capacity. It has a
1,000-gallon tank volume, four 5-inch desilter
cones that filter down to 20 microns, centrifugals
for mixing/desanding, 480-volt/3-phase power,
and a 16.86-square-foot shaker surface. The full
unit is 8 feet long by 8 feet 4 inches wide by 7 feet 6
inches tall. 866/675-3240; www.mud-tech.com.
15. Polston Applied

Technologies PAT 360-HD
The PAT 360-HD multipurpose cleaning
truck from Polston Applied Technologies uses
the Polston Process and COMBINATION 3
technology (a combination of jetter, vacuum
and downhole pump) to provide a complete,
stand-alone cleaning system for large-diameter
lines, digesters, grit chambers, lift stations, water
treatment plants, ponds, lagoons and other
hard-to-clean environments. It uses four 8-inch
hydraulic pumps (each pumping 2,500 gpm),
enabling it to pump/separate sand and water up to
10,000 gpm. It delivers up to 1,100 hp, providing
the ability to remove submerged debris and handle
low-viscosity fluids. It performs in surcharged
conditions, allowing the facility to remain online. It
comes with an extra-long hydraulic knuckleboom
crane, with up to 49 feet of reach from the
center and 180-degree rotation. 844/765-7866;
www.polstonprocess.com.
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16. Super Products Camel 1200

The Camel 1200 12-yard combination truck
from Super Products is available with an optional
hydroexcavation package that includes cartridge
filters, dig tubes and specially designed water
lances. Coupled with powerful waterjetting and
vacuum capability, utilizing these tools allows
operators to safely and effectively expose utility
lines, remove debris and clean out a variety of
structures, dig in congested spaces, and perform
many other hydroexcavating applications. A
9-yard version is also available. 800/837-9711;
www.superproductsllc.com.
17. Vac-Con combination machine

Vac-Con combination machines are available
in configurations from 3.5 to 16 cubic yard
capacities, with hydrostatically driven two- and
three-stage centrifugal compressors or several
optional positive displacement blowers with up
to 27 inches Hg. High-pressure, smooth-flow
water systems are offered up to 120 gpm and
3,000 psi, with cross-linked polyethylene water
storage tanks with total capacities up to 1,500
gallons to handle the cleaning of small- or largediameter pipe. They can be equipped with a
180-degree articulating front-mounted hose reel
in capacities up to 1,000 feet, and high-pressure
hose diameters from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. There are
front-mounted telescopic booms available with up
to a 10-foot extension, and 8- and 10-inch tube
diameter. They can double as vacuum excavators
with the optional hydroexcavation package. This
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maintain the pressure for digging, and direct the
flow through a conventional excavation hand
wand. 904/284-4200; www.vac-con.com.
18. Vacall AllJetVac

AllJetVac combination sewer cleaners from
Vacall are powered by a single chassis engine that
slashes fuel consumption, cuts harmful emissions
and reduces routine maintenance downtime. It
utilizes a strong positive displacement blower
system for jetting action and vacuum power. The
oval-shaped debris body has cylindrical sides for
extra strength and efficient material dumping.
Water tanks fabricated from high-quality
aluminum are mounted high on the chassis
away from road debris. The intelligent SmartFlow
CANbus control system has a programmable
LCD display that monitors engine, water flow
and vacuum performance while allowing for
precise boom and reel movements. Water flow
control monitoring can also reduce trips for refills.
800/382-8302; www.vacallindustries.com.
19. Vactor Manufacturing 2100 Plus

The 2100 Plus sewer cleaner from Vactor
Manufacturing has a single-engine, dual-stage
fan configuration, with a 10-foot telescopic boom
option on the 2100 Plus PD truck. It has an easyload, fast-dump debris body, Modul-Flex design
system, and multistage blower filtration system.
The fan model has a single engine design that
takes advantage of the unused power available
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drive system powers the fan vacuum. The controls
have components designed to give operators
power only when and where they need it, while
offering a simple interface. The front operator
control panel has two selector switches for the
fan drive on/off and mode (low/medium/high).
The 10-foot telescoping boom (tube within tube,
box beam within box beam) retracts a minimum
of 10 feet without affecting the vertical position
of the pickup tubes while enhancing reach and
productivity. 800/627-3171; www.vactor.com.
20. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator

The truck-mounted X-6 Hydro Excavator
from X-Vac, A Product of Hi-Vac Corporation,
has a 6-cubic-yard debris tank and can store
570 gallons of freshwater with an option for a
capacity of 1,000 gallons. The adjustable triplex
water pump exerts up to 3,000 psi and is set
independently of the blower speed. Vacuum
systems range in size from 2,600 cfm at 27
inches Hg vacuum to 3,400 cfm at 16 inches Hg
of vacuum. Its 6-inch vacuum hose exposes any
type or size of underground utility, especially
in residential areas where space is tight and
crews want to avoid blocking residential streets.
740/374-2306; www.x-vac.com.
Jetters
21. Amazing Machinery Performance
The Performance line of trailer-mounted
jetter/pressure washer combo units from Amazing
Machinery is designed for easy trailering, and the
large water supply tank allows technicians to jet
anywhere. A rear-mounted 12-volt electric jetter
hose reel and SS rear stack-mounted manual
pressure washer and garden hose reels provide
ample hose space. They come standard with 300
feet of jetter hose, two nozzles and a complete set
of washdown accessories. The triplex ceramic
plunger pump provides pressures up to 4,000
psi and flow rates up to 15 gpm. 800/504-7435;
www.amazingmachinery.com.
22. Cam Spray RCJ Series

RCJ Series skid-mount jetters from Cam
Spray are offered in flows and pressures of 8 gpm
at 3,500 psi and 7 gpm at 4,000 psi, with a threeplunger industrial pump with pulse powered by a
688 cc Honda engine. Its 200 feet of jetter hose
can be used to supply an optional 200DS4 portable
reel cart available with 200 feet of 3/8-inch jet hose.
It comes with a 35-gallon buffer water tank with
float control, powder-coated heavy tube frame,
washdown gun and a four-nozzle set. It easily
mounts in the side door of a cargo van, on a truck
bed or inside a service truck. A root-cutting nozzle
enables residential root cutting. 800/648-5011;
www.camspray.com.
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23. Electric Eel Eel Jet EJ3000

The Eel Jet EJ3000 high-pressure jetter
from Electric Eel cleans 2- to 8-inch-diameter
drainlines, blasting through clogs caused by
sludge, ice, grease, sand, soap, dirt and debris. Its
steel nozzles can clean pipe walls with a variety of
spray angles. It can be used to clean lines up to
300 feet, with 3,000 psi and 4.7 gpm pressure,
a 13 hp overhead valve engine with optional
electric start, a 2-to-1 gear-reduced triplex pump
with pulsation, a 300-foot-capacity hose reel, a
throttle-back control that automatically adjusts
engine speed, and a low-tone muffler. It uses 1/4and 3/8-inch jet hose. Its 12-inch pneumatic tires
create easy maneuverability on a rugged steel base
with front bar for motor protection. 800/8331212; www.electriceel.com.
24. Water Cannon 16T52

The 16T52 two-wheel road-ready commercial
trailer jetter from Water Cannon comes with
an electric-rewind high-capacity hose reel that
fits 500 feet of 3/8-inch or 350 feet of 1/2-inch
hose. It has a 200-gallon tank with float valve,
a poly toolbox, lights, a front jack with wheel,
safety chains and aluminum fenders. The highpressure jetter has a Vanguard 18 hp electricstart engine, V-belt drive, trailer-mounted skid,
and 15-gallon EPA and CARB approved poly
fuel tank. Its General TS Series triplex plunger
pump offers 5.5 gpm at 3,500 psi, with a pumpmounted jetter pulse valve, and foot valve with
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with three jetter nozzles the Penetrator,
Flusher and De-Greaser/De-Icer. 800/333-9274;
www.watercannon.com.
Oil Spill Recovery

and Maintenance
25. American Green Ventures SpillFix
SpillFix industrial organic absorbent from
American Green Ventures is made of 100 percent
renewable organic material and instantly absorbs
hazardous liquid spills on contact, including
oils, fuels, solvents, paints and chemicals. It
is made from a byproduct of coconut (coir),
which is an organic, renewable resource that is
noncarcinogenic, contains no chemicals and is
silica-free. It is dust-free, nonabrasive and there is
no after-residue. It can be reused to clean up more
than one spill, further adding to its cost savings.
It is also landfill safe, biologically stable and free
of harmful silica dust. It absorbs hydrocarbon
spills by encapsulating the liquid and trapping it
inside its hollow channel structure. Used material
that has absorbed hydrocarbons can be used as
a fuel source in energy-producing incinerators. It
has been tested to U.S. EPA leachate standards
for safe landfill disposal with no environmental
impact. 919/535-8278; www.spillfix.com.
26. Andax Industries Trap Pac Pro

The Trap Pac Pro from Andax Industries
holds two complete spill systems in one colorcoded, heavy-duty case. One side contains an OilBased Spill Pac with enough sorbents for a 10-gallon
spill. The other side holds a reusable, 100-gallon
Tank Trap containment pool for containing oil,
diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid and more. Matching
color-coded equipment labels can be used to
identify possible leak sources before they happen
so employees know exactly what spill response
product to use. The kit comes in a chemical/
hazmat version for aggressive chemicals, acids and
solvents. 800/999-1358; www.andax.com.
27. Boerger Oil Skimmer Pump

The Oil Skimmer Pump from Boerger is
aluminum-constructed, lightweight, has a large
flow range and a compact hydraulic motor, and
conveys highly viscous fluids. This self-priming
rotary lobe pump is capable of running dry for
a short time and can be used for loading and
unloading by simply reversing the flow direction.
It was built as a portable disaster relief pump for
any application where downtime during a crisis
is out of the question. The maintenance-in-place
design allows for all wetted parts to be replaced
or quickly maintained on site without the
removal of pipe or drive systems. 844/263-7437;
www.boerger.com.
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28. EcoCompounds EcoRig Wash

EcoRig Wash industrial-strength cleaner
and degreaser from EcoCompounds is made
from EPA Safer Choice ingredients. It can be used
as a prewash in foamers and is safe for cold or
heated power washing systems. It is formulated
to clean crude oil and petroleum byproducts,
is an AQMD Certified Clean Air Solvent and is
NCP and Prop 65 Compliant, safe for humans
and animals, septic/drainage systems and has no
runoff requirements. It can be used at full strength
or diluted with water on a range of applications.
805/477-9810; www.ecocompounds.com.
29. ERE RecoverAll

The RecoverAll compact oil/water separator
with filtration, separation and treatment capabilities
from ERE can pump oily, dirty water through a
process of filtration to remove sediment down to
1 micron in size, followed by an oil/water separator
and then final water treatment to remove dissolved
contaminants down to sewer discharge limits. It is
simple to operate and comes with network setup
for emailing warning messages that the filter is
going to be plugged soon so that a technician can
be dispatched for a maintenance call before it shuts
down. The unit comes with a standardized LCD
touch-screen display with a built-in PLC for easy
reading, operating and communication. 514/3268852; www.ereinc.com.
30. Husky Portable

Containment Patriot Berm
Patriot Berms from Husky Portable
Containment can be used for storing fuel tankers
or chemical tankers, transformers, waste drums,
de-con or equipment hose down. With separate
aluminum angle pieces, the berm liner itself is
light to handle and easy to use with minimal
setup. The angle brackets come in their own
storage bag as well as the berm liner, making
transport easy. Material options include PVCs
from 22 to 30 ounces, all XR materials, and
urethanes. Wall sizes are available up to 24
inches. Aluminum angles are heavy-duty 6061T6 aircraft-quality aluminum. 800/260-9950;
www.huskyportable.com.
31. Kafko International Oil

Eater Cleaner-Degreaser
Formulated to eliminate the need for
multiple cleaning solutions, Oil Eater CleanerDegreaser from Kafko International is effective
in dissolving grease, oil and grime from areas such
as storage tanks, engines, tools and grease traps,
and can be used in pressure washing machines.
Noncorrosive, nontoxic and nonflammable, this
eco-friendly, low-VOC cleaner penetrates rapidly
and rinses off easily with no residue. The highly
concentrated, water-based cleaner contains
no acids, abrasives or petroleum solvents, and
will not harm the skin. The formula includes a
mixture of nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers, water
softeners and other biodegradable ingredients.

It is available in 1-, 5-, 30- and 55-gallon
containers, and a 275-gallon tote. 800/528-0334;
www.oileater.com.
32. UltraTech International

Gorilla Berm
The Ultra-Containment Berm, Modular
Model berm (also known as the Gorilla Berm)
from UltraTech International uses triangularshaped, polymer-coated foam support blocks for
sidewall structure and a heavy-duty PVC material
as the liner for the constructed spill containment
area. The liner is a textured, slip-resistant material
that is available in 38 and 54 mil thicknesses. Its
modular construction allows containment areas
of any size to be configured. Polymer-coated
foam support blocks (in 6-foot lengths) provide
structure to sidewalls and can be driven over
repeatedly without damage. Molded-in slots in
the top of the foam blocks hold rebar or steel rod,
securing material in place. It provides true drivein/drive-out capability, with no manual setup or
take down of sidewalls required. It complies with
EPA and SPCC spill-containment regulations.
800/764-9549; www.spillcontainment.com.
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33. Jenny Products Steam Jenny
Steam Jenny direct-drive cold pressure
washers from Jenny Products are powered by 9 or
13 hp Honda GX Series engines and have a triplex
ceramic plunger pump with pressure ratings
between 3,000 and 4,000 psi and flow rates
between 3 and 4 gpm. They come with thermal
pump protection, an unloader valve and a highpressure relief valve to prevent pump damage.
To protect the engine, the unit will automatically
shut down if low oil levels are detected. The
chassis is made with powder-coated, 7-gauge
steel. Standard items include a professionalgrade insulated trigger gun with safety lock,
quick-connect nozzles with nozzle control, highcapacity inline water strainer, gun/wand holder,
hose reel mounting adapter and dual rubber
isolators. 814/445-3400; www.steamjenny.com.
34. Simple Washer pressure washer kit

Custom pressure washer kits from Simple
Washer are powered by a Kohler gas or diesel
engine, with Udor pumps coupled with a Gates
Polychain belt drive system. Similar to a timing

belt on an automobile, Polychain belts offer ideal
power transfer and will not slip. Some models
offer an auxiliary tank, which allows for greater
flows allowing a buffer, much like how an air
compressor tank works. The all-steel frame is a
heavy-duty 3/16-inch thick with a 3/4-inch axle,
and rolls smoothly on ball-bearing-mounted
wheels with no-leak treated pneumatic tires.
Optional flows range from 4 to 12 gpm, with
pressures to 7,000 psi. Optional frame colors are
available to match company colors. 866/5738219; www.smallenginepower.com.
Waterblasting Equipment
35. Hammelmann Corp. Thermacon
The Thermacon from Hammelmann Corp.
offers owners of UHP pump units an alternative,
technically uncomplicated method of producing
a high-temperature, medium-pressure water jet.
It converts the energy of a UHP jet into heat by
means of an adjustable internal splitter nozzle. It
saves room since only an accessory for an existing
UHP pump unit is required. No heat-resistant

items are necessary, including a hot-water gun or
hot-water hose. An option allows the technician
to use the heat produced by the diesel engine
to increase the water temperature by adding a
bypass heat exchanger. The operating pressure/
temperature ratio is easily adjusted to suit the job.
800/783-4935; www.hammelmann.com.
36. Jetstream TwinForce

The TwinForce dual-pump 650 hp waterblast
unit from Jetstream allows for only one vehicle
to transport a two-unit machine. The dual-slave
control panel enables operation of both units at
a single location, as well as individual operation
of both units at different pressures and speeds,
either simultaneously or as a backup. Higher flow
rates are achievable when units are combined. It
is built around the efficient and easy-to-use UNx
fluid end waterblast system. It functions as a
large-capacity 650 hp unit, a single 325 hp unit
with the second unit used as a backup, or as two
independently run units. The versatility provides
assistance to any application. 800/231-8192;
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4. Arthur Products Cnt-r-KUT Centering Device
5. General Pipe Cleaners high-performance nozzles
6. NLB Corporation Typhoon 10
7. PipeHunter Red Dawg Button Nozzle
8. StoneAge SpinCat
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9. Cat Pumps Model 3570
Jet/Vac Combo Machines

10. Foremost FVS1000 Hydrovac
11. GapVax MC Advanced Series
12. Guzzler Manufacturing Predator
13. Keith Huber Knight PD
14. Mud Technology International Raptor Series RST-990
15. Polston Applied Technologies PAT 360-HD
16. Super Products Camel 1200
17. Vac-Con combination machine
18. Vacall AllJetVac
19. Vactor Manufacturing 2100 Plus
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25. American Green Ventures SpillFix
26. Andax Industries Trap Pac Pro
27. Boerger Oil Skimmer Pump
28. EcoCompounds EcoRig Wash
29. ERE RecoverAll
30. Husky Portable Containment Patriot Berm
31. Kafko International Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser
32. UltraTech International Gorilla Berm
Pressure Washers
33. Jenny Products Steam Jenny
34. Simple Washer pressure washer kit
Waterblasting Equipment
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Case Study
Cleaning, Jetting and Maintenance, Waterblasting

By Craig Mandli
ROTARY IMPINGEMENT DEVICE QUICKLY
DISLODGES GREASE FROM LIFT STATION
Problem
Ryland Holmes of Virginia Public Works Equipment, a municipal, high-tech and heavy-equipment-needs company, was
looking for a better way to clean lift stations. Customers were struggling with grease problems and needed an effective
way to resolve their issues without demanding more of their manpower or budget.
Solution
Gamajet, part of the Alfa Laval Group, provided the company with an EZ-8 automated rotary impingement device,
configured for 80 gpm and 300 psi. Members of the City of Virginia Beach Department of Utilities and other local
municipalities and sewer authorities watched a demonstration as the device, which was used with the departments jetter
truck, scoured the wet well clean in 12 minutes. Another half-cycle was run to further decimate the grease pad, which
could then be suctioned into a combo truck or washed downstream.
Result
The lift stations were free of grease in 12 minutes without laborers entering the lift station, eliminating the hazardous, time-consuming confined-space-entry
riggings. The city decided to purchase one of the units, and authorities are able to stay ahead of their lift station problems, provide better service to their
constituents, increase safety and reduce demand on their resources. 877/426-2538; www.gamajet.com. GOMC
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EVOLite Skyworker helmet meets ANSI,
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By Ed Wodalski
The EVOLite Skyworker helmet from Protective Industrial Products
is designed for working at heights. Weighing 14 ounces, the helmet is
5.25 inches tall and 9.5 inches wide and adjusts to fit head sizes from
6 5/8 through 8.
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KOMATSU HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

The PC210LC-11 hydraulic excavator from Komatsu America Corp. is powered
by a 165 hp EPA Tier 4 Final SAA6D107E-3 engine. Features include a viscous fan
clutch for improved cooling, three travel speeds, and heavy standard counterweight
(9,634 pounds) for improved over-the-front and over-the-side lift capacity. 847/4375800; www.komatsuamerica.com.
2. LARSON ELECTRONICS TELESCOPING LIGHT TOWER

The PLM-13.5-CCTV-VAC telescoping pneumatic light tower from Larson
Electronics is designed to quickly and safely deploy 75 pounds of light, security
cameras and other electrical equipment to 13.5 feet. The tower is made of highstrength, heat-treated aluminum tubing and features five sections, including a
locking top-mounting plate. The light boom can be collapsed to 5 feet. The mast is
elevated using an air compressor. An air-release valve at the base lowers the tower.
800/369-6671; www.magnalight.com.
3. EZRIG PORTABLE CRANE

The portable crane from EzRig Crane is designed to lift heavy loads from
unique positions and hard-to-get-at locations. It can lift or lower 2,400 pounds, has
a vertical reach of 19 feet, delivers 130 feet of cable for lowering equipment three to
four stories, and moves on 8-inch locking caster wheels. The mini-crane fits through
3-foot doors and standard elevator openings. 844/395-4387; www.ezrigcrane.com.
4. WATER CANNON FOAM INJECTOR
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The foam injector from Water Cannon is designed for light- to heavy-duty
pressure washing. It delivers up to 5,000 psi with a maximum flow of 5.3 gpm. The
foam injector operates with cold or hot water (up to 140 degrees F) pressure washers
and delivers a spray pattern that ranges from a straight stream to 50-degree angle.
800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
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HYUNDAI TIER 4 FINAL WHEEL LOADERS

The HL900 Series (HL940, HL955, HL960, HL970, HL980) of Tier 4 Final
compliant wheel loaders from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas deliver
up to 5 percent greater productivity and 10 percent lower fuel consumption than
previous 9A Series loaders. The cab is 10 percent larger than previous models
and has been reconfigured for additional floor space and visibility. Features
include 7-inch interactive touch-screen monitor, optional fingertip controls, fully
adjustable and heated air-ride seat, and centralized control switches. 877/5092254; www.hceamericas.com.
6. ULTRASONIC ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PARTS CLEANER
The Ultra 2400FA 24-gallon cleaning system from Ultrasonic cleans parts
without solvents. The 120- and 240-volt models feature an agitation table, dual
filtration, 6-gallon weir tank, sparge bar and insulated tank lid. The V-bottom
design allows for easy cleaning. Side-mounted transducers eliminate cleaning
dead spots. The 45-inch-long by 28.5-inch-wide by 33-inch-tall unit has a basket
capacity 22 inches long, 11 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep. 513/502-9746;
www.ultrasonicllc.com.
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EMERSON SELF-SEALED POWER SUPPLIES

SolaHD IP67 SCP-X self-sealed power supplies from Emerson Industrial
Automation are available in 100-watt and dual 100-watt modules and can power
from one to four loads. The 100-watt model has a single output of 3.8A at 24 volts
DC. The dual-watt models have quad output of 7.6A at 24 volts DC (3.8A max
per pair), eliminating the need for splitters or additional wiring. 800/621-1506;
www.appletonelec.com.
8. MPV TECH SLURRY DENSITY INLINE GAUGE

The MassExact slurry density inline continuous gauge from MPV Tech
calculates specific gravity by measuring direct mass over a known volume within a
canister and does not require licensed and trained staff on site. Accurate up to 99.5
percent with 0.1 percent repeatability, the low-maintenance gauge features singlebutton calibration. It compensates for vibrations, noise and temperature. Continuous
readings occur 100 times per second with a 45-millisecond data response time.
407/337-0110; www.directdensity.com.
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ELECTRO STATIC UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKETS

Universal mounting brackets from Electro Static Technology, an ITW company,
are designed for easy installation of AEGIS, iPRO, AEGIS iPRO-MR and AEGIS
WTG bearing protection rings on large motors. Specially engineered brackets attach
to iPRO or WTG rings with screws and have slotted legs that accommodate bolt
circles (2.64 to 7.79 inches in diameter) for mounting to the motor. Brackets include
1/2-, 1- and 1 1/2-inch standoff spacers. 866/738-1857; www.est-aegis.com.
10. BEL-RAY NICKEL ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND

Nickel anti-seize compound from Bel-Ray is formulated for industrial use,
including refineries. The aluminum complex grease features nickel and graphite
powders and can withstand aggressive chemicals and temperatures up to 2,400
degrees F. Free of copper or soft reactive metals, applications include stainless
steel fasteners and fittings. The brush-on compound coats metal threads and
components to prevent damage caused by galling, fretting and seizing. 732/9382421; www.belray.com.
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11. TRIMBLE POCKET-SIZED GNSS RECEIVER

The R1 pocket-sized global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver from
Trimble provides submeter precision to any Bluetooth-connected mobile device,
including smartphones, tablets and a Trimble hand-held computer. The receiver
supports multiple GNSS constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou) and
can utilize satellite-based augmentation services (SBAS), Trimble ViewPoint RTX or
virtual reference station (VRS) correction sources. 800/234-3458; www.trimble.com.
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12. EXACT PIPE PLASTIC CUTTING, BEVELING SAW

The PipeCut P400 cutting and beveling saw from Exact Pipe Tools
simultaneously cuts and bevels plastic pipe. Pipe sizes range from 3.9 to 15.7 inches
in diameter and up to 0.98 inches thick (beveling up to 0.86 inches). Weighing 13
pounds, the saw includes portable pipe supports, cut-bevel and TCT blades (up to
300 cuts per blade). 844/392-2800; www.exacttools.com.
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13. E2S WARNING SIGNALS AND ALARMS

The D1x range of alarm horns, loudspeakers and integrated alarm horn/xenon
strobe warning units from E2S Warning Signals are designed for use in Class 1 and
2, Division 1, Zone 1 and Zone 20 environments. The UL/cUL alarms and combined
units are available with directional flare horns or omnidirectional radial horns that
generate 360-degree sound. 281/377-4401; www.e2swarningsignals.com.
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14. COXREELS HOSE STRAIN RELIEF KIT

The Hose Strain Relief Kit from COXREELS protects hose fittings and
connections from damage by providing strain relief when the hose is fully extended
on the reel. The accessory is available for hand-crank and motorized reels with
hoses between 1/2 and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Existing COXREELS hand-crank
and motorized reels can be modified to accommodate the kit. 800/269-7335;
www.coxreels.com.
15. HONDA DUAL-STAGE SNOWBLOWERS
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The HSS Series of premium two-stage snowblowers from Honda Power

Equipment feature fingertip steering, hydrostatic transmission, joystick electric
chute control, electric start, increased blower diameter, chamfered scraper bar, LED
headlight, 14-inch wheels, auger protection system, hour meter, impeller shield and
reversible skid shoes. 678/339-2600; www.powerequipment.honda.com.
16. RADIODETECTION PRECISION LOCATORS
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RD8100 precision locators from Radiodetection are designed to deliver optimum

accuracy in demanding conditions. Featuring five antennas with optional integrated
GPS and usage logging, the RD8100 features power filters, customized frequencies
and 4 kHz locating with current direction. 877/247-3797; www.spx.com.
17. ATLAS COPCO HAND-HELD BREAKERS
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Cobra PROe and TTe gas-powered, hand-held breakers from Atlas Copco
are available with two tool shank sizes (1 1/8 by 6 inches and 1 1/4 by 6 inches).
Features include multiple vibration-reducing systems to enhance productivity. The
Hand Arm Protection System minimizes vibration transfer to the operator. The PROe
delivers 1,440 blows per minute and up to 44 ft-lbs of impact. The TTe delivers 1,620
bpm and up to 30 ft-lbs of impact. 800/732-6762; www.atlascopco.us.
18. ANDAX ICE TRACTION FOOTWEAR ATTACHMENT

The YakTrax ice traction device from Andax attaches to any footwear. A grid
of 360-degree steel coils provides traction on ice, snow and other slick surfaces.
800/999-1358; www.andax.com. GOMC
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