Seth Long

President and CEO Shepherd Safety Systems

Seth Long is the President and CEO of Shepherd Safety Systems. He has served on Shepherd’s Board of Directors since 2019. Mr. Long has extensive experience in the oilfield service industry working with executive management teams on Health, Safety, and Environmental Leadership and program development. Prior to joining Shepherd, Mr. Long served as an Operating Partner with Pelican Energy Partner’s, a Houston based PE firm, responsible for operational and HSE compliance for portfolio companies across North America. Early in his career, he served as the HSE Director with Lotus, LLC where he oversaw HSE and compliance efforts for the companies naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) license, and led compliance efforts with Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) and the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC). Mr. Long received a Master’s of Business Administration from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation & Ecology from Lubbock Christian University.

Pre-conference Workshop Day: Tuesday, December 3

9:45 AM Workshop F: Constructing Operational Contingency Plans for Gas Events

In today's dynamic operational landscape, safety remains the cornerstone of organizational integrity and operational excellence. Rigorous planning and proactive measures are essential to prevent and manage gas-related incidents, especially as this aligns with the urgent environmental imperative to mitigate emissions. This workshop will provide allow you to consider you organization's preparedness and understand how to foster a culture that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Join us to:


  • Explore better management practices for the field
  • Evaluate existing internal contingency plans
  • Practice implementing new workflows
  • Facilitate communication across the organization to keep people safe and informed

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Seth.

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