Recognizing the Work That Prevents Incidents: Safety in Action at Victory

Safety at Victory Well Servicing is built through what happens in the field, shift by shift.

Hazards are identified early. Equipment is checked thoroughly. Crews stay engaged and communicate clearly. These are the actions that keep operations controlled and prevent issues before they escalate.

As part of Victory’s safety recognition approach, those actions are being highlighted more consistently, not as a reward system, but as a way to reinforce what strong participation looks like in practice.

The goal is simple. Recognize the behaviors that prevent incidents and support steady, reliable operations.

Participation That Drives Awareness

The focus of the safety recognition program is participation. When more people are actively involved in identifying hazards, reporting observations, and engaging in safety processes, the overall awareness on location increases.

As HSE Manager Mike Diaz explains:

“If we have everyone participating, our ability to spot hazards, trends, and patterns grows significantly. One person might see something as low risk until someone else looks at it differently. That change in perspective can be critical.”

Participation is not tracked for its own sake. It is a leading indicator of how well crews are paying attention and how effectively safety is functioning day to day.

“When participation is strong, it tells us people are engaged,” Mike says. “That’s what moves us from reacting to issues to staying ahead of them.”

Recognizing Engagement: Patrick Colunga

One of the early recipients of the safety recognition program is Patrick Colunga from Rig 109. Patrick was recognized for his level of participation and engagement in the program. What stood out was not just the volume of participation, but the shift in approach.

“What really stood out to me was the change,” Mike explains. “He was meeting expectations before, but now you can see the buy-in. He’s actively engaged and contributing in a different way.”

That shift is exactly what the program is designed to encourage.

Moving from completing tasks to actively thinking through them and leading the way for others.

Recognizing Hazard Awareness: Hayden Roberts and Isaac Griffey

Strong hazard identification is another key focus. Two recent examples highlight what that looks like in practice.

Hayden Roberts identified a melted fuse on a battery during a daily inspection in the yard. Catching that issue before the equipment was deployed prevented it from going out in a compromised condition and avoided potential downtime.

Isaac Griffey identified broken dies in an elevator while running stands. Left unaddressed, that issue could have led to an incident. These are not large, dramatic events. They are the result of attention to detail and taking the time to look closely at the work.

“That’s the level of awareness we’re looking for,” Mike says. “Identifying something early and doing something about it before it becomes a problem.”

This was discussed in a recent safety meeting, where the team recognized the value of hazard awareness and reviewing the data together, and how that is improving how crews operate across the board. It also reinforced Victory’s approach of keeping safety practical and built into how the work is done.

What Strong Participation Looks Like

For crews across Victory, the expectation is clear. Strong participation shows up in everyday actions:

• Calling out risks that might otherwise be overlooked

• Taking the time to inspect equipment properly

• Reporting hazards and near misses with clear, useful detail

• Applying practical controls to reduce risk

• Staying engaged throughout the shift

A strong hazard ID is not generic. It reflects an understanding of the task, the risk, and the potential outcome.

“It’s about being engaged,” Mike explains. “It’s the difference between going through the motions and actually being invested in what you’re doing.”

Recognition and Accountability

Recognition reinforces the behaviors that should continue. Accountability ensures standards are maintained. At Victory, both are applied consistently.

“Recognition is tied to behaviors that go beyond the baseline,” Mike says. “At the same time, if standards aren’t met, that gets addressed. There’s no exception to that.”

This balance keeps expectations clear while reinforcing the right actions.

Looking Ahead

As the program continues, the focus remains on participation and quality.

“The shift we’re seeing already is a success,” Mike says. “I expect to see more participation and stronger hazard IDs as this continues.”

For crews, the opportunity is straightforward. Pay attention. Speak up. Take ownership of the work in front of you.

Those are the actions that get recognized, and more importantly, they are the actions that keep everyone working safely and operations running as they should.