At Gas Certification Institute (GCI), we are committed to helping measurement operations realize efficiencies so that you can get more done in less time. We help companies with streamlining oil and gas field operations through dedicated software, the all-in-one Muddy Boots field operations platform.

One way that Muddy Boots can be utilized to streamline routine tasks in the field is by optimizing the connection between the field and pipeline control room.

Pipeline control room managers, especially managers of control rooms regulated by PHMSA, know the importance of strong communications between field technicians and controllers to support safety, compliance, and operations effectiveness.

That’s why we are eager to introduce a new software integration that allows field techs to receive requests directly from the control room to their smart device for the work that is to be done in the field.

Announcing the Muddy Boots-POEMS CRM Suite Integration

GCI is part of the EnerACT family of companies that support the oil and gas pipeline industry. One of the companies in our family is EnerSys, which provides the POEMS® Control Room Management Suite (CRM Suite) software suite for the pipeline control room.

EnerSys recently rolled out a tight integration between Muddy Boots and the CRM Suite that will allow control room operators to initiate and track work orders for field operations directly from the control room console.

Field managers and technicians then receive the control room’s alarm investigation requests, work orders, and MOCs directly in Muddy Boots, where the work can be assigned, tracked, or reassigned. Then, field personnel can perform tasks and document the work directly from their smartphone.

In the field, personnel receive new work assignments within Muddy Boots or by email. The control room is then notified about progress on the work orders as the field personnel update the tasks on their smartphone. This will eliminate the wasted effort of playing telephone tag with the control room attempting to verify what should be done.

Benefits of Our Automation for Oil and Gas Field Operations

When using our software integration, field technicians will have access to everything they need in the palm of their hand to address an alert from the control room, work the request, and submit a response when the work is complete. Consider the benefits:

• Access to one simple dashboard view to see all of the work that needs to be done.
• Ability to view notes for each task, providing field techs with clarity about the work.
• Enhanced communication to allow field techs to respond directly to a control room request, supporting a continuous communication loop.
• Field techs can resolve each task in the software and provide final updates regarding the resolution of the task.

The entire process – from the initiation of the request to closing out the task – is tracked in the software so that everyone in field operations can view the status and final resolution. Managers can maintain visibility of each field request and field techs can track their work as they address a request from the control room.

We encourage your company to take advantage of the new Muddy Boots software integration with the CRM Suite. We will work with you to streamline the connection between field operations and the control room, which will improve efficiency and reduce time spent in the field.

Contact us today to discuss the software integration that will help streamline oil and gas field operations. If you’re ready to move forward, let’s also talk about scheduling a demo so that you can see the integration in action. We look forward to supporting your company.