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PC: Josh Harper, Contest Winner
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July is the time for hot weather, vacations, and Covenant’s annual medical open enrollment. Open enrollment is the time for everyone to renew or revise their coverage options for medical, dental, vision, and other health benefits. Most health insurance premiums continue to rise throughout the US, and Covenant is no exception to these challenges. We have evaluated many options to keep costs down while also maintaining the current level of coverage. I want to suggest 5 ways you can help minimize rising healthcare costs: 1. See your doctor – preventative care, such as your annual physical, is an effortless way to ensure you maintain good overall health. All employees and family members should visit their family doctor at least once per year for an annual checkup. 2. Take care of yourself now – we value our employees and families and want everyone to live a long and healthy life. Maintaining good health includes eating well, exercising, and keeping regular visits with your doctor as well as help you save money on prescription drugs and doctor visits due to ongoing illnesses. 3. Limit Emergency Room visits – Consider visiting a clinic at your local pharmacy for treatment of strep throat, joint sprains or infections. Another alternative is your local urgent care facility for after-hours care. These options are less expensive and faster than a trip to the ER. 4. Practice safety – at Covenant, we always stress safety in our work environment. In addition, we encourage our employees to maintain this mindset while at home or on vacation. 5. Listen to your body – if you feel out of sorts, trust that your body is telling you something. Keep track of your symptoms and schedule a doctor appointment. Don’t wait 3, 6, or 12 months before the situation deteriorates. I hope some of the above suggestions will help keep you healthy and save you money. Thank you! CH R I STI A N B ELL, CFO
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recogn iti o ns
FOR DEDICATION TO SAFE WORK PRACTICES AND PERSONIFICATION OF COVENANT’S CORE VALUES
NELDA MARTIN
Administrative Assistant, Southern Division - Texas
The South Texas office would like to recognize Nelda Martin. Nelda is our Administrative Assistant in Pleasanton. To say she’s an important presence in the office is an understatement. She isn’t afraid to stay late or lend a hand to others, and Nelda is always ready to help with whatever is needed. She is a high-performance person, and we are grateful to have her on our team. Thank you Nelda for all of your hard work!
JOSHUA STINSON & BRANDON BALDWIN
Torque and Test Hands, Southern Division - Louisiana
These men wear many hats here in Sibley. Josh & Brandon are titled as Torque & Test hands but they also willfully rig up and rig down jobs in the field and work in the shop when they’re not busy in the field. When there is a problem with one of our valves in the field, these two guys take the call, day and night, and go fix the issue. They are on call 24/7 365 and don’t complain. They always have a can-do attitude. Recently they went above and beyond to help us get a number of jobs rigged up and down, working day and night, exemplifying hard work, dedication and selflessness. Thank you guys for all you do!
DOING GOOD WORK
IN WICKETT! AT A RECENT CAMARADERIE LUNCH IN WICKETT, WE FOUND THAT #COVENANTSTRONG IS NOT JUST A SLOGAN ON A T-SHIRT, BUT IT IS A WAY OF LIFE AND WORK. OUR TEAM THERE IS DOING A GREAT JOB RECEIVING EQUIPMENT FROM RIGGED DOWN JOBS, AND MAKING IT READY (OFTEN ON SHORT NOTICE) IN A TIMELY MANNER FOR THE NEXT JOB. THANK YOU GUYS FOR YOUR GREAT WORK IN WEST TEXAS! YOU ARE MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE!
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AND THE WINNER IS...
Josh Harper
2nd
Josh is AN OPERATOR III from our Northern Division in COLORADO. Well done Josh! CONGRATS! 2nd place - George Sifuentes - SOUTHERN DIVISION 3rd place - RAFAEL GRIJALVA - NORTHERN DIVISION Congrats to our 2nd and 3rd place winners! They will both receive prizes as well. Thank you to everyone who sent in photos. We had some amazing shots sent in! We will use these in other Covenant publications so be on the lookout for your work. Please continue to send in photos to us. We love seeing pics from the field. Please send all field pics to: covenantcares@ ctest.com.
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Northern Division
Brandon Gibson Micheal Watkins William Wilson Alex Terrazas John Bowen Joseph Park Jesse Taylor Joaquin Gaona Robert Billingsley Shannon Morgan Matthew White William Owens Blayde Harrigan Hans Pelham Austin Breckenridge Michael Smith Darren Atkins Luis Hernandez Joshua Aman Justin Neal Austin Smith Justin Ramer Steven Kleimola Alexander Kenner Joseph Sell
Jeffrey Seay Benjamin McArthur Eduardo Ramirez Lucas Whaley Randall Eikleberry Elliott Packer Martin Salazar Jr. Joseph Woodford Kent Knudsen Clint Huff Joshua Harper Bradley Mason Augustus Jones Richard George Roger Pape James Miller Spencer Urban Jordan Campbell Sarah Kupec
SOUthern Division
Vicky Chase Logan Abbott Sergio Jacquez Angel De Leon-Camarena Edward Gonzalez
William Stanford Apolinar Martinez Jarrett Cherok Nancy Bohannan Tamara Feazell Andrew Herrera Brian Boylan Gary Hester Hector Hernandez Lisandro Suarez Barcenas Carlos Caro Erik Martinez Robert Alford Greg McGaugh Jeremie Biery Patrick Perales Ramon Gomez Robert Robinson Alberto Andrade Oscar Cazares Thomas Cordell Alfredo Galan Jose Perdomo Alonso Troncoso Bobby Tijerina Cristina Estala
David Villarreal Jr Armando Rivas II Alexander Rodriguez Trevor Kurtz John Caldwell Miguel Reyes Miguel Robles Gabriel Lewinski Joe Manzanares Bruce Britt John Stewart Christopher Montoya Matt Wade Alfredo Palacios Jacob Howell
SUGAR LAND Joshua Owolabi Maria Charping Jennifer DeGhelder James Schwenke Paul Anderson Brian Bell Jackson Kronberg Brittney Johnson Chris Dickerson
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Alexander Villanueva Eric Jackson Erika Bachy Dallas Kendrick Staford Waite Alberto Dovalina Patrick Zatopek Ronnie Cleary Jr. Ryan Hynson Roberto Molina Justin Ramer Christopher Tyner Joshua Ferguson Clayton Crews Gary Hester Sedric Arrambide Joe Gaona Christopher Mosley Jacob Howell Joseph Decuir Robert Johnson Vicente Chavez
Federico Moreno Greg Miranda Jennifer Harniss Jose Martinez Omar Saleh Roger Soto Lane Wright Reynolds Blunt Joey White Jonathan Johnson Brandon Baldwin
Dylan Sanchez Jason Bollinger Mike Wood Javier Abarca-Lagunas Jayson Willson Hugo Pineda-Gonzalez Garrett Horne
- Happy Anniversary Everyone! -
Joshua Harper Jarrod Carlton Joshua Bailey Michael Ackelson
Ian Smith Mike Pope Christopher Hogan Michael Deru
Bradley Crawford Sergio Lujan Courtney Bruns Anthony Gonzales Clifton Harris Forrest Doan Jonathon Tremblay Lewis Parrish Lewis Snodgrass
Amy is the HR Manager for our Northern Division
Amy Pacheco
I am a Colorado Native, with the love of all 4 beautiful seasons and mountains. I enjoy being with my family, traveling, cooking and gardening. I also enjoy entertaining. My Husband, Rudy, and I have a blended family; 3 children; Amanda who is 29, Shelby 26, Roman 16 and a beautiful 2 year old Granddaughter, Logan Grace. My family is my life! A fun fact about me is that I lived in Washington State for 10 years and because of that my Senior Prom was at the Space Needle in Seattle. I love that my job brings me many joys and challenges and nothing is the same day-to-day. I love the Team I work with and the Company I work for. The Northern Division is like my family. While I struggle with work life balance, I love coming to work every single day.
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HR SPOTLIGHT
Open Enrollment IN ALL REGIONS IN JULY
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What is Open Enrollment?
It is an annual process that affords you the opportunity to review your benefits, enroll in benefit plans, or make changes to your existing coverage for the coming plan year (August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019). Covenant wants our employees to make informed decisions and choose the plan that’s right for you and your family. Covenant provides a competitive benefit package to its benefits-eligible employees.
Did you know? • • •
Dependent children can be covered up to age 26, regardless of student status. Employee Assistance Program offers confidential counseling services to help with day-to-day concerns. Hearing aids are available for you or your family members (including parents and grandparents) regardless if they are covered under your insurance plan. Maternity Programs to assist in managing a high-risk condition and educational material for day-to-day support are included. Condition Management has programs designed for participants and their families with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart problems and others. You have access to print and request your Medical cards online. You can view your current claims & check on the status of pending claims. Short-Term & Long-Term Disability are 100% employer paid. You have tools available to help you shop for viable costs for MRI’s & other services to reduce your expenses. You can find doctors & hospitals that fit your needs near your home or workplace.
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401(K)
√ Learn about rolling over an existing retirement plan into Covenant’s 401(K) plan. √ Review your current investment options and fund performance information. √ Access your account balance and review account activity and make election changes to your investment options. √ Access multiple retirement calculators to assess your retirement plan and get assistance on tracking your financial goals. √ Why not take advantage of the company’s 4% MATCH? SIGN UP TODAY!!!
Check out other perks available to you and your family members!! • • • • • • • •
Will Preparation Travel Assistance Financial Guidance Pet Services Jenny Craig Proctor & Gamble Products Emergency Air & Ground Transportation Legal Aide & Support
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Life, work and busy schedules are a way of life but there are tools to reduce some of the added stress in our lives. TO Find out about additional services and products available to you and your family, log on to:
www.bcbstx.com TO set up your account.
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For further information contact Jenifer Rodriguez, Benefits Coordinator aT 832-349-8456 or via email at Jenifer.rodriguez@CTEST.cOM
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Beyond the Benefits
- HOW TO GET THE BEST TREATMENT AND THE BEST PRICE FOR YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR VISITS
There’s never a good time to get sick, but it always seems like you need a doctor when you’re either out of town, your regular doctor is not available, or it’s the middle of the night. It wasn’t that long ago that the only other option was the Emergency Room, but today that’s not the case. There are a lot of different options you can use (through your Covenant Benefits) to quickly get to a doctor.
MD LIVE
Our insurance includes access to MD Live which is a doctor that you can call or video chat with right away. These doctors can diagnose you or your family and even issue a prescription without ever leaving your home.
Urgent Care Clinic
Urgent Care Clinics are available in most local communities and do not require appointments. They are first come, first serve, and they have great facilities. The average wait time is 30 minutes, and they are capable of treating minor to serious illnesses and conditions. Most urgent care clinics offer extended hours and are open 7 days a week. Urgent care medical professionals are equipped to respond quickly to a variety of non-life threatening illnesses and injuries, such as: • • • • • • • •
Fever Ear pain Painful urination Persistent diarrhea Sore throat Vomiting Mild asthma Minor burns
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Rashes and other skin irritations Animal bites Dehydration Lacerations Infections Simple fractures and sprains Nose bleeds
Emergency Room
Emergency rooms are the best option in cases where conditions are life-threatening and may require advanced treatment, such as immediate surgery. These medical facilities are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offer quick access to a range of specialists. This high level of care typically increases the cost of an emergency room visit and causes wait time on average of more than 2 hours. Medical problems that may require emergency room attention include: • • • • • • •
Confusion Head injury Coughing blood Severe chest pain Shortness of breath Abdominal pain Sudden vision changes
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Spinal injuries Uncontrollable bleeding Severe vomiting and/or diarrhea Seizures Drug overdoses Severe burns
ASK QUESTIONS... upfront about the cost of all different treatment options available to you.
C H E C K YO U R B I L L ! ! !
Even doctors make mistakes. Be sure to double check that your bill reflects services you actually utilized.
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QUALITY - HEALTH - SAFETY - ENVIRONMENT
- BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are roughly 3,000,000 occupational injuries every year. It is common for those injuries to include exposure to blood which means possible exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. Bloodborne Pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause diseases in humans. Major bloodborne pathogens include hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Be sure to catch the safety blast emails and social media posts every Monday and Friday for some practical ways to stay safe in and out of the field.
- Pat Larkin -
Director of Asset & Service Excellence
recogn iti o ns CO NT... TIM ARMSTRONG
Safety Committee Member, Northern Division - Colorado
Tim is currently one of our Covenant Safety Committee Members that has been conducting additional Job Site Inspections and Safety Tailgates in the field. He volunteers to provide our Production Team assistance by completing Production Field Evaluation and training as well as working on his days off to help cover shifts. Tim always has a positive attitude and always has a smile on his face. We greatly appreciate him and his efforts! Thank you Tim for working hard to help keep us all safe!
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Covenant Cares INITIATIVE
Covenant Cares is designed to actively and personally care for our employees and their families. This initiative reflects our dedication to a healthy corporate culture, positive character development and the overall well-being of our Covenant family. Employees who are physically, mentally, emotionally and financially healthy are a high priority for us. Our focus on total wellness is accomplished through:
Confidential Conversations Emotional/Spiritual Support Marriage Enrichment/Counseling Pre-Marital Coaching Important Life Events Financial Coaching Grief/Crisis Care Family & Parenting Resources Chaplain Services Community Outreach/Service
WE’RE HERE FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE:
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