Ep020 - Don Harmon NMJC Instructor Interview

Don Harmon is teaching the ‘hands-on’ training at the NMJC Oil and Gas Training Program - “Lease Pumper” course; and what an outstanding teacher he is!

He gives the students of the “Lease Pumper” course solid foundation to start their career because of his firsthand experience doing the job since he was 8 years old with his father.

Sounds to me that he has definitely found his calling in life and with his faith and passion come though during the interview…  after this interview; I hope you will want to listen to the next episode of Oilfield Talk where he is teaching the hands on portion of this course.

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NMJC - New Mexico Junior College, Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

            https://www.nmjc.edu/community/workforce_development/oil_and_gas/

5317 N Lovington Hwy

Hobbs, New Mexico 88240

575.492.4710

Kelly Tooker – Director of Oil & Gas Technology, Workforce Development at NMJC

Don Harmon – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

Monica Cervantes – Adjunct Instructor with NMJC O&G Technology Courses

 

Courses offered at NMJC Workforce Development - Oil & Gas

Oil and Gas Training

Lease Pumper Training

BASIN UNITED

Building the Basin:  Fundamental Safety Orientation and Leadership Training

Introduction to The Oil and Gas Industry

Well Control - IADC Certified

Math 4 the Oilfield

Crude Oil Economics

Surface Separation/Production Equipment

Drone Training

Pump It Forward - Share in Success

 

Welcome to Oil and Gas Technology at New Mexico Junior College.  NMJC is a community college located in Hobbs, New Mexico.  Hobbs is the largest city in Lea County with a booming economy focused on the oil and gas industry.  NMJC has an Oil and Gas Training center with classrooms, equipment, and a dedicated staff to provide safe realistic hands-on oilfield training. 

New Mexico Junior College is located in the heart of Lea County's thriving oil and gas based economy.  Lea County is the largest part of the Permian Basin with the most active wells.  Our area expertise is world class!

These training programs are designed to promote YOUR success in the oil and gas industry. 

• Lease Pumper Training is a two week course designed to teach fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for entry level Lease Operators.  This course provides training in place of experience.  Mornings are spent in the classroom and afternoons are on location.
• Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry is a two day course that provides a big picture overview of the oil and gas industry.  Subjects include:  geology, drilling, production, natural gas processing, crude oil refining, and industry economics.  This course is ideal for business professionals desiring a better understanding of this unique industry.
• Well Control Training is a 5 day IADC WellSharp class provided by GWC on the NMJC campus.  This training provides knowledge to maintain pressure control during workover and completion operations.  Completion of this training meets IADC certification requirements.
• Math 4 The Oilfield is a six hour course offered as a math refresher and includes many unique calculations utilized in the oilfield. 
• Basic Crude Oil Economics is a four hour course discussing the fundamentals of crude oil pricing.  There are numerous factors that drive the price.  Understanding these factors are important for everyone that has an economic interest in the up and down cycle of this industry.
• Surface Separation/Production Equipment is a four hour class designed to familiarize employees with the basic design and function of production equipment from the wellhead to the sales line.  Tank battery flows, pressurized operation, valve operation, vessel function, and wellhead operation are all important to being safe and effective on location.
• Drone Training for Inspections is a combination of one day courses that provide hands-on and classroom training for safe and legal use of a sUAS.   Easily learn to fly and operate a drone.  Prepare to take and pass the FAA sUAS pilot licensing test required for business/commercial use.
• Oil and Gas Safety Training.  In the oilfield, working safely is the top priority.  NMJC provides trainers, classes, and resources to enhance your safety program and training skills.

 

Registration is simple and can be easily be done on-lin