Ethics & Compliance Hotline

Ethics & Compliance Hotline

Truck Talk

Interview #03

This episode of Truck Talk features Field Engineer David Luna and General Wireline Operators Floyd Emery and Eric Gonzales sharing how their mix of experience and teamwork drives Silvertip’s wireline and pumpdown services. They break down their day-to-day roles—from quality-controlling plug depths to building perforation guns—and reflect on how technology and the pace of the Permian shape their work. The team highlights a culture that keeps Silvertip on the leading edge of performance, safety and reliability.

Silvertip

What is the purpose of your team?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

Our primary objective is to deliver exceptional customer service in accordance with our standard operating procedures.

Silvertip

What’s a typical day like for each of you?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

I am responsible for ensuring the quality of service provided. My duties include monitoring the plug depths and perforations, as well as managing explosives. Floyd and Eric are responsible for constructing perforation guns, redressing setting tools, BRT‘s and all necessary components of ground operations.

Silvertip

What are the unique skills and experiences each of you bring to the team? How do they combine to meet your mission?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

With a combined 20, 12, and 6 years of experience, we have the characteristics of a team that seamlessly transitions from an old school to a new school approach. Each of us possesses unique strengths, and when we work together, we achieve the SILVERTIP goal.

Silvertip

What are some of the challenges and how do you overcome?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

Adapting to new technology systems every day is a constant struggle. This leads me to contemplate the significance of exploring innovative approaches to managing the latest technological advancements. But the biggest challenge in having a wireline career are the two weeks away from our families. While we are grateful for the financial stability wireline provides those two weeks are truly challenging.

Silvertip

What’s new about this job then say 10 or 20 years ago? How has it changed?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

Over the past two decades, technology has undergone significant advancements, leading to a remarkable improvement in the efficiency of gun systems.

Silvertip

What does it mean to you to work in the Permian helping supply America’s energy needs?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

Working in the Permian basin, where we hold a significant position in the American oil and gas industry, is an incredible experience.

Silvertip

What does Silvertip culture mean to you? How long does it help you succeed?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

I am proud to be a part of the Silvertip family. I hold close the culture of teamwork, efficiency, and collaboration that permeates our crews and management. This is a value that holds great significance to a long term team.

Silvertip

What were your thoughts about completion services when you first arrived and how might that have changed?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

Upon my arrival at Silvertip, I was immediately impressed by the teams efficiency in communicating with management. I recognized that Silvertip was the ideal place for leadership development.

Silvertip

What have you learned about teamwork in this role?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

The teamwork at Silvertip is exceptional, and there is no sense of hierarchy among supervisors and their crews. Each team member is responsible for contributing to the team’s success, and everyone works together to improve daily.

Silvertip

What do you all do to foster great teamwork?

David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

As a team, we must communicate, listen, motivate, and support each other. These essential skills enable us to work together and achieve our common goal, the Silvertip hole. I have no regrets about my decision to enter the oil and gas industry. I have gained knowledge through the individuals I have worked with, and I am honored to share that knowledge with anyone who crosses my path. To make it, you must have a strong mind and never let your guard down. Anything can happen in an instant.

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Truck Talk Episode 3 with David Luna, Floyd Emery, & Eric Gonzales

This episode of Truck Talk features Field Engineer David Luna and General Wireline Operators Floyd Emery and Eric Gonzales sharing how their mix of experience and teamwork drives Silvertip’s wireline and pumpdown services. They break down their day-to-day roles—from quality-controlling plug depths to building perforation guns—and reflect on how technology and the pace of the Permian shape their work. The team highlights a culture that keeps Silvertip on the leading edge of performance, safety and reliability.

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