For R3’s solution to recovering synthetic drilling fluid, this meant a combination of expertise, innovation, patience and persistence. Our “aha” moment came at 2 a.m., after another long day and night of researching in a lab in Tennessee. Two Canadians, along with members of the Astec Industries, worked to complete…
Patrick Rooney, an experienced project manager and leader in manufacturing, has had the chance to be a part of the success story of Municipal Group of Companies for over two decades. Alongside Jerry Scott, one of the two inventors of the R3 Environmental Systems’ Vacuum Assisted Pure Oil Recovery technology, he thrives when cracking the most difficult of problems and making the world better for it. Rooney is the director of manufacturing at the Municipal Group of Companies, a recognized leader in heavy civil construction, waste management, logistics and mining support services, within Eastern Canada, the Caribbean, the U.S. and beyond.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.