Coffee With Jim & James

In this eye-opening episode of CWJJ, the crew heads to Oakland to join PG&E employees in the field, discussing the implementation of the company’s HEAT program. Created to protect PG&E’s most valuable asset—their employees—the HEAT program was designed to address the rise in threats faced by field workers, including robberies, stabbings, and gun violence while performing their duties in areas like Oakland. With firsthand stories from the front lines, the episode explores the complex dynamics of keeping utilities running in a city facing extraordinary challenges. PG&E shares how they’re tackling this crisis and their efforts to support and safeguard their workforce in the face of new and unpredictable dangers.

This month, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness, we had the privilege of hearing from a few brave members of the Artera team who shared their personal stories with us. Their courage in opening up about their experiences is a testament to the importance of this cause. Thank you to Dustin Dier, Eileen Atkinson, and James Fox for sharing your story. Together, we’re committed to raising awareness and positively impacting mental health within our industry. Don’t miss this important conversation! #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ConstructionSafety #EWN #Artera

Follow along with some of these special guests as they make an impact in our industry. Stuart Salters- APGA Rodney Dill- Gas Authority  Sara Gillis- Atlanta Gas Light Bill DeFoor- Gas Authority PJ Zonsius- NextEra Mike Jewell- City of Covington Ian Skelton- Atlanta Gas Light Chris Turner- SouthStar Energy Services Mary Landrieu- Natural Allies of Clean Energy   Subscribe and listen to more great conversations from the Natural Gas Association of Georgia event!  #CWJJ #CoffeeWithJimandJames #EWN #EnergyWorldnet #SometimesAshley

Part two of the CGA episode is here! Listen along as we highlight some of our favorite guests. Follow along with some of these special guests as they make an impact in our industry.  Khrysanne Kerr- Common Ground Alliance Forrest Sim- GPR Consortium JJ Harrison- 811 Ambassador Kendra Geiger- Badger Infrastructure Solutions Jon Smith- Veteran Horizons, LLC Bob Bishop- PelicanCorp   Subscribe and listen to more great conversations about life, BBQ, and the energy industry!  #CWJJ #CoffeeWithJimandJames #EWN #EnergyWorldnet #SometimesAshley

Part one of the CGA episode is here! Listen along as we highlight some of our favorite guests. Follow along with some of these special guests as they make an impact in our industry. Sarah Magruder Lyle – Common Ground Alliance Kelly Cahill- Common Ground Alliance Steve Cleaver- PG&E Wade Farr- EGW Ed Landgraf- Marine Safe/Texas811 Adam Zeciri- Locating Dynamics Subscribe and listen to more great conversations about life, BBQ, and the energy industry!  #CWJJ #CoffeeWithJimandJames #EWN #EnergyWorldnet #SometimesAshley

Join hosts James and Ashley as they engage with Molly Smith from Kinder Morgan at the lively Global Excavation Safety Conference. This episode offers a deep dive into the intricacies of excavation safety and damage prevention, showcasing Molly’s expertise and her role as the damage prevention supervisor. The discussion spans a variety of safety demonstrations, including the unique "boom box" demo, and delves into practical tips for handling natural gas and propane safely. Recorded live, the episode captures the dynamic and spontaneous interaction between the hosts and guests, making complex safety topics accessible and engaging for all listeners. 

Coffee with Jim and James - Episode 178 Live @ The Global Excavation Safety Conference pt. 1   The Global Excavation Safety Conference episode is here! Listen along as we highlight some of our favorite guests. Follow along with some of these special guests as they make an impact in our industry. Scott Landes (Excavation Safety Alliance) & Roger Cox (ACTS Now!) Kesley Tweed (Public Association for Public Awareness -Papa) Ron Peterson (National Utility Locating Contractors Association -NULCA) Jemmie Wang (acretivPartners) Steve Allen (EWN) Louis Panzer (NC 811) Louis Panzer (NC 811)     Subscribe and listen to more great conversations about life, BBQ, and the energy industry! #CWJJ #Coffeewithjimandjames #EWN

Coffee with Jim and James - Episode 177 Live @ Association for Materials Protection and Performance Annual Conference + Expo James Cross sits down with Alan Thomas at the bustling AMPP annual conference, marking a milestone event with record-breaking attendance and exhibitor participation. Alan Thomas, celebrating his first year as CEO, shares his journey to this point, describing it as a "divine appointment" and the best professional year of his life. Under his leadership, AMPP has focused on being the thought leader in asset integrity and materials protection, aiming to make its vast repository of knowledge more accessible worldwide, with exciting plans to incorporate AI for better accessibility. A significant part of the conversation revolves around AMPP's commitment to workforce development, highlighting a strategic move to establish a dedicated entity focusing on attracting, training, and qualifying professionals in the industry. Thomas's passion for AMPP's mission is palpable as he discusses the transformative effect of AMPP's certifications on individuals' lives and careers, a testament to the organization's global impact. We’ve also included highlights from the exhibitor floor. Tune into this episode of "Coffee with Jim and James" to see who we ran into and dive into the future of asset protection and integrity with Alan Thomas.   Follow along with some of these special guests as they make an impact in our industry. Alan Thomas - AMPP Kevin Klausmeier- Surview Jodi Rutledge- Trenton Cole Finney- American Innovations Jim Kunkle- AkzoNobel Jarret Brelsford- MESA Kailey Dharam - Dairyland Electrical Tyler Schlesselman- Tru Solutions Jordan Groody- Magneto   Subscribe and listen to more great conversations about life, BBQ, and the energy industry! #CWJJ #Coffeewithjimandjames #EWN

Live @ The Utility Safety Conference pt. 1 – Coffee with Jim and James Episode 176   The Utility Safety Conference episode is here! Listen along as we highlight some of our favorite guests from the second part of this series.   Follow along with some of these special guests as they make an impact in our industry. James Wingate - Underground Service Alert of Northern California and Nevada (USA North 811) Tony Millikin- Project Resources Group, Inc. Michael Mayr - 3-D Line Locating Ltd. Cliff Meidle - Spokesperson for Georgia 811 Wylie Davidson - Legacy Safety Solutions   Subscribe and listen to more great conversations about life, BBQ, and the energy industry! #CWJJ #Coffeewithjimandjames #EWN

Live @ The Utility Safety Conference pt. 1 – Coffee with Jim and James Episode 175   The Utility Safety Conference episode of Coffee with Jim and James is here! Follow along with some of these special guests as they make an impact in our industry. Mike Sullivan – Utility Safety Partners Jay Stephens – Damage Prevention Academy Cookie- Before You Dig Australia   Subscribe and listen to more great conversations about life, BBQ, and the energy industry! #CWJJ #Coffeewithjimandjames #EWN