Turner Industries Company Magazine Fall 2016 by Turner Industries

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FALL 2016

TURNER INDUSTRIES Company Magazine

SENIOR EDITOR Tobie Craig

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

n certain parts of the country, fall is postcard perfect. Green leaves

give way to a hundred different shades of yellow, red and orange. Crisp autumn mornings turn into chilly nights.

EDITORS Jason Broha, Marie Crespo

However, if you live in the South, about all you can hope

WRITERS

for is that someone will send

Tobie Craig, Jason Broha, Marie Crespo

you that postcard in the mail.

CONTRIBUTORS

experience the pretty leaves

While we may not all get to

Gary Blacketter, Dan Burke, Tami Burtram, Justin

or crisp mornings in person,

Chriss, Dawn Csaszar, Ricky Diggs, Ryan Espey,

fall does bring change.

Kevin Landry, Mark Landry, Rodney Landry, Patricia Livas, Mindy Mahoney, Max Marx, Randy McComas, Andy McCracken, Raymond Neck, Connie Paxton, Paul Plauche, Dawn Ramoin, Colleen Stone, Carla Thompson, Wayne Tyson, Barry Woods

Speaking of change, our inspection group is adding a new and technologically advanced way to inspect our clients’ facilities. The days of using a keen eye or a

PHOTOGRAPHER

solid knock are receding into the past. Today the group is using the

Marie Crespo

latest technology, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to give

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

our clients an unprecedented look at their facilities.

Jason Broha

"We know we speak for many when we say we could not be more proud to be a part of the Turner Industries family."

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jenny Browne

In this Issue 03 SAFETY FIRST

16 BLAST FROM THE PAST

05 2 016 FLOOD

17 Q&A WITH BENEFITS' DAN & DAWN

07 N EW CIO 08 PROJECTS 09 DECIDE WITH DATA® SOFTWARE & SERVICES 11 E MPLOYEE PROFILE

On a serious note, the recent flooding in southeast Louisiana changed the lives for many of our employees. A heartfelt thank you to our employees and their families across the country, who volunteered their time and donated resources to help co-workers in need. These acts are a true testament to the heart and soul of Turner Industries. We know we speak for many when we say we could not be more proud to be a part of the Turner Industries family.

19 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 21 TEAM TURNER™ 23 BITS&BYTES

13 SPOTLIGHT

24 MISSION TO TRANSITION™

15 UNITED WAY®

25 NEWS&NOTES

Jason Broha & Marie Crespo

26 ABOUT US WWW.TURNER-INDUSTRIES.COM

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FABRICATION

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SafetyFirst

The Latest and Greatest Safety Updates from Around the Company

Hardworking Employees Battled Extreme Heat in Texas

TURNER INDUSTRIES EMPLOYEE RECEIVES "SILVER COIN" AWARD FROM CLIENT

Corpus Christi, Texas – Pictured are Turner employees working the turnaround critical path in "Area F," at the LyondellBasell expansion project. Employees on this project battled extreme heat and very tough working conditions to get this job completed.

Lake Charles, La. – Stacy Landry, Turner training coordinator, was recently presented with the pres-

Turner Industries Employees at Huntsman Receive AFPM Contractor Merit Award

tigious Sasol MEGA Project “Silver Coin” Award. During a Turner new hire orientation, Stacy witnessed an employee exhibiting physical

Freeport, Texas –Turner employees

difficulty. She stopped the class,

at the Huntsman site received the

notified site medical staff and

AFPM Contractor Merit Award for

verified the employee’s medical

a 0.0% Total Recordable Incident

history and current medications.

Rate (TRIR) for the 2015 work year.

She located the emergency Au-

The site worked 33,195 hours re-

tomated External Defibrillator

cordable free. “This site does an

(AED) and had it on standby un-

outstanding job at staying injury

til site paramedics arrived on

free. We are working on accom-

scene. The employee received the

plishing this feat again this year

needed care and returned to work

and many more to come,” said Steven Coffield, Turner general foreman.

at a later date. Both Turner and the employee’s family are very

Winners of Hazard Recognition Quiz Corpus Christi, Texas – At the LyondellBasell De-

grateful for the quick response from Stacy and the Sasol Project medical team.

bottleneck Project, hazard recognition quizzes

The "Silver Coin," minted

are a weekly activity. Prizes are given out de-

specifically for the MEGA Project,

pending on accuracy of the answers. Recently,

has only been given out on five

Ricardo Vera and his crew earned a grand prize

occasions during the 10,000,000

for their answer.

workhours

completed

the project.

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Four Years OSHA Free at SASOL

Two years OSHA Recordable Free at W.R. Grace

Turner Industries at TPC Group Celebrates One Million Safe Workhours

Lake Charles, La. – Turner crews providHouston, Texas – Turner employees at

ing maintenance and capital project work at the Sasol Chemical Facility recently

Lake Charles, La. – A luncheon was held

completed and celebrated four years and

honoring Turner employees assigned to the

3,336,565 workhours without an OSHA Injury.

the TPC Group recently celebrated

million safe workhours.

one

W. R. Grace site for working over two years with no recordable incidents. Since April 7,

2014, over 650,000 workhours were worked since the last recordable.

Turner Specialty Services in Florida Celebrates 14 Years OSHA Recordable Free

Fifteen Years OSHA Recordable Free at Exxon

Turner Industries’ Decatur Facility Celebrates One Year Incident Free Baton Rouge, La. – Turner and Exxon employees at the Baton Rouge Polyolefins (BRPO) plant recently achieved

Decatur, Ala. – Recently, our Decatur facility,

years of service without a recordable injury while amassing over one million workhours. “Congratula-

including the fabrication shops, warehouses,

tions to Josh Andre, site manager and Lloyd

yard and offices, celebrated

Cobb, site safety manager, and to all Turner

Pensacola, Fl. – Turner Specialty Services (TSS) Inspection and NDE employees are celebrating 14

years OSHA free.

“This accomplishment is an outstanding achievement by our employees,” said Ryan Espey, Turner safety manager.

fifteen

one year of incident free safety performance.

employees working at BRPO for an unbelievable safety performance.” – Barry Woods, Turner maintenance manager.

One Year Recordable Free at Williams Olefins

One Year Recordable Free at IVXP

Geismar, La. – On July 27, 2016, Turner

one year free of OSHA recordables at the

Two Years and Two Million Workhours Recordable Free

St. Gabriel, La. – The Turner team at Syngen-

one year re-

that year were 157,073. “This achieve-

cordable free at the Indorama Ven-

ta Crop Protection celebrated two years recordable free on July 14, 2016 and has just reached 2 million workhours

tures Xylenes & PTA (IVXP) Site. The site

recordable free. During the 2 year period,

ment was made possible by the dedication

averages 125 employees working in main-

the team has completed eight turnarounds

to and diligence for safe work practices by

tenance and capital projects and NDE ser-

and two shutdowns. “We owe it all to hard

all crew members, front-line supervision and

vices for the site. Employees have worked

work, determination and a positive attitude

employees achieved

Williams Olefins plant. Total workhours during

safety personnel,” said Randy McComas, Turner site manager.

Decatur, Ala. – Turner employees have reached a milestone of

325,000 hours during this time.

towards working safely,” said Justin Chriss, Turner site safety manager.

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Historic FLOOD of 2 B

etween the days of August 12 and 14, 2016, four trillion gallons of rain fell on southeast Louisiana. Eleven river gauges in the area set all time

record highs, 30,000 people were rescued, and 12,000 people were evacuated to shelters. Much of southeast Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, was devastated by extreme flooding that hit with no advance warning. The federal government declared 20 parishes major disaster areas. Approximately 1,500 Turner Industries employees were severely impacted. In the Baton Rouge Equipment Division alone, 63 employees lost everything in the flood waters.

The highest storm rain total reported was 31.39 inches near Watson, Louisiana, just northeast of Baton Rouge and home to many Turner employees. 24.75 inches fell in nearby Denham Springs, and 19.14 inches fell in Baton Rouge in just two days. To assess the number of employees affected and to match their needs with available resources, Turner quickly put together and sent out a survey. A staging area was set up at the main office where employees could pick up cleaning supplies, tools, gloves, clothes and water, among other things. Volunteer crews were put together and dispatched by many of our divisions. With so many employees volunteering in the

clean-up efforts, Turner provided tetanus shots for protection. A HUGE thank you goes out to our employees and their loved ones across the country, who volunteered their time and donated resources to help

IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FLOOD, TURNER RECEIVED MANY LETTERS FROM AFFECTED EMPLOYEES. WE WOULD LIKE TO SHARE AN EXCERPT OF ONE OF THEM:

affected co-workers. Truckloads full of supplies were shipped in from Pasadena, Beaumont and Corpus Christi, Texas; Lake Charles, Louisiana and Decatur, Alabama. This is a true testament to the heart and soul of TurnerÂ employees.

"I cannot express how proud I am of all of the Turner employees who have come together in their own ways to support not only our own but all of our neighbors. I know it has been hard and emotional work." â&#x20AC;&#x201C;T HOMAS H. TURNER Vice Chairman and President 05

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Southeastern Louisiana

4 "Our people have inspired everyone who has seen them leading the way in this recovery effort. My deepest gratitude goes out to you for caring about your fellow employees. You really see someone's heart and spirit in tough times. My sincerest admiration to all ofÂ you." â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ROLAND M. TOUPS Chairman and CEO

1 Greenwell Springs Road in front of St. Alphonsus Church, Greenwell Springs, Louisiana. 2 Volunteers loading up supplies. 3 Employees in Pasadena, Texas, sent cleaning supplies and tools to their Louisiana co-workers. 4 Executive Vice President, Mike Morain, addresses volunteers before they head out. 5 Tetanus shots administered to volunteers. 6 Volunteers handing out supplies to co-workers at the main office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 7 Flooded neighborhood in East Baton Rouge Parish. 8 Intersection of Greenwell Springs Road and North Sherwood Forest Boulevard. 9 Volunteers prepared over 300 meals for co-workers on Saturday, August, 20. 06

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DUREL BRAUD LOGS ON AS NEW CIO D

urel Braud has worked in the IT department

Durel. “We will also continue

at Turner Industries for seventeen years.

to support and deliver new

Hired as a business systems analyst, he has

technology systems to assist

worked his way up through the ranks to the position

the business units in meet-

of chief information officer (CIO). Durel has seen

ing their goals and objectives,

Turner come a long way in terms of technology. Mo-

delivering solutions that save

bile and cloud-based services are not only changing

time and money.”

“Durel and our IT leadership not only understand how to combine what we do in the field with great uses of technology, but they know how to keep it working for us. As we look toward integrating and working with our new EnterpriseOne software, this is the perfect time to have him at the helm.” — STEPHEN TOUPS

the business landscape but also the way we are able

“Durel and our IT leader-

to offer our services to our clients. As the new CIO,

ship not only understand how

his plate is full with new and challenging projects,

to combine what we do in the

one of the most critical being the upgrade of our

field with great uses of tech-

business management software to EnterpriseOne®.

nology, but they know how to

“We’ve begun our JD Edwards upgrade project,

keep it working for us. As we

codenamed ‘Mission to Transition.’ While our cur-

look toward integrating and

rent system has served the business well for many

working with our new Enter-

years, it’s approaching its end-of-life. Oracle’s Enter-

priseOne® software, this is the perfect time to have him at the helm,”

priseOne® will be robust, flexible and should serve

said Stephen Toups, executive vice president and past CIO.

Executive Vice President and Past CIO

Turner well for the next 20 years or more. It will take

Toups has been named executive vice president and will work closely

a strong team to complete a successful transition,

with operations while continuing to offer support to all functions, includ-

but I’ve seen the dedication of our employees in the

ing information technology. Taking over Toups' business development

past, and I have total confidence that together we

responsibilities is Tobie Craig, who has been promoted to senior vice

will make this another Turner success story,” said

president of sales and marketing.

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Projects

What it Takes to Get the Job Done Right.

New Orleans, La. – Turner’s Specialized Transportation Division is currently under contract with Shell Chemical to deliver seven oversized,

PROJECT QUICK FACTS

overweight high-pressure vessels from the Port of New Orleans (NOLA) to the Shell Chemical plant located in Geismar, Louisiana.

Number of vessels transported:

The first four vessels (three reactors and one separator) were delivered to the Port of NOLA the first week of August, 2016 by an oceangoing ship. From there, all four vessels were discharged to our barge and fleeted off the Harvey Canal before being shipped to the site via the Mississippi River. The fifth vessel will arrive in mid-October, 2016 and be loaded on the same barge. After barge securement, they will be towed to a Mississippi River levee crossing and delivered to the new Shell Chemical construction site, currently under development by Turner. In mid-November two additional high-pressure columns will be delivered, placed on a barge and delivered to the Shell Chemical construc-

Largest column:

246 feet 22’10” loaded height 810,000 lbs.

transportation weight

tion site.

Total weight of all seven vessels:

2,827,000 lbs.

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Turner Industries Receives Trademark for

DECIDE WITH DATA®

DECIDE WITH DATA®, Turner’s proprietary technology services, which allow our clients to remove the guesswork, is now a U.S. registered trademark. Over the years, Turner has moved from simply providing industrial services to providing industrial solutions. Our in-house technology group is continually developing programs that drive efficiency and productivity both internally and for our customers. "We have the capabilities to offer our clients information

Turner has always been a leader in the adoption of technol-

technology solutions which we have developed and adapted

ogy for our industry. Management recognized early on that a

to meet the unique information requirements of the industrial

competitive advantage could be gained by digitizing take-offs

marketplace in general, as well as programs which are specifi-

and integrating that information with planning and scheduling,

cally tailored to a particular client or problem. These solutions

project controls and job cost for all disciplines (pipe, steel, civil

go beyond keeping projects on time and on budget. They include

and E&I). As a result, our technology team developed WINTAKE®

interactive budget risk mitigation tools that when used have

technology. Realizing complex construction projects could be

the potential to save clients millions of dollars," said Kevin

managed more efficiently if there was an industrial planning

Landry, director of software development.

tool, prompted the development of Quickplan©.

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Decades of experience created pull-down menus to assist

TRAM®

soft-

in the estimating and calculation for equipment such as ex-

ware is Turner's

changers, towers and drums. This became the maintenance

latest award-win-

and turnaround solution known as WINTEAMS® technology.

ning technologi-

WINPCS® software followed as part of a field execution meth-

cal advancement.

odology that would ensure that every task on a project could be

This patent-pend-

tracked on a shift by shift basis. With its most recent update–the

ing software pro-

Foreman's Progress™ tablet—updates can now be done directly

vides unparalleled

from the field, eliminating tedious paperwork.

advantages

ex-

"These solutions go beyond keeping projects on time and on budget. They include interactive budget risk mitigation tools that when used have the potential to save clients millions of dollars."

As Turner grew the contract maintenance segment of the

clusively for our

business, it became clear that value could be provided to cus-

customers. It is a

tomers by the development of a plant improvement system

client-driven, inter-

with a graphical user interface technology to measure work

active process that

performance by integrating productivity versus inefficiency.

allows our custom-

This program, known as MAPS® software, won a U.S. Senate

ers to identify and

Productivity and Quality Award and has resulted in documented

quantify fourteen common industry budget-risk categories.

savings of millions of dollars for clients.

By performing an initial risk analysis, validated by current site

— KEVIN LANDRY Director of Software Development

The need to be able to track pipe and plate welding on

personnel with experience in past outages and turnaround

projects—both construction and maintenance—led to the

execution, TRAM® software will help quantify that risk into a

development of WELDTRACKER® software, a system based

tangible dollar amount, which can then be used as the basis

around a weld log and associated tables that cover welders, weld

for making data-driven business decisions.

procedures and pipe specifications. These combine to form a broad source of information, supplying site superintendents,

From planning, to project controls and execution, to hiring, being able to make data-driven decisions is crucial.

managers and inspectors with decision-making data.

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Employee Profile

KELLI HEBERT I n 1990, Kelli Hebert, a single mother of two, was introduced,

Kelli returned as a detailer and moved up to become a

through a mutual friend, to current Turner Industries Chairman

checker. Always having a desire

and CEO, Roland Toups. When Mr. Toups (sr. vice president at

to improve her skills, Kelli knew

the time) met Kelli, he happened to be in need of pipe detailers,

she wanted to advance her career by becoming a field planner.

and he learned that Kelli had a drafting background. Soon after

“Kelli did everything right. When

meeting him she was offered a job at Turner’s pipe fabrication divi-

she determined that she wanted

sion, which back in 1990 was called International Piping Systems

to expand her Turner career, she created a plan to reach her goal.

(IPS). Kelli remained at IPS for eight years until she started her own

She worked with Turner’s train-

business detailing pipe as an independent contractor. During the

training program to meet her goal

thirteen years she worked as a contract pipe detailer and checker, IPS was one of many clients. When contract work slowed down, she

ing department to build a specific of becoming a field planner. On her own time, Kelli completed all of the required online classes

called the engineering manager at Turner’s pipe fab facility looking

using Turner’s e-Learning por-

for new business. Instead he asked her to come back and work full

tal. She made her goals known

time for Turner again.

to her supervisor, and together they contacted Turner’s project

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“KELLI DID EVERYTHING RIGHT. WHEN SHE DETERMINED THAT SHE WANTED TO EXPAND HER TURNER CAREER, SHE CREATED A PLAN TO REACH HER GOAL.”

controls group. We in project controls quickly recognized that Kelli could provide the field with valuable expertise that would benefit any mechanical project,” said Andy McCracken, Turner project controls manager. Navigating a desire to advance, especially between different departments, can present challenges, and Kelli makes it very clear she would not be in her present position without the support of her supervisors and fellow employees. “The support I have received from my supervisors and fellow employees, across all departments has been instrumental to my success. I am grateful every day for their encouragement and belief in me,” said Kelli. Now working with the small capital projects group, she channels all of her experience and training into project success. Andy goes on to say “Kelli has surmounted every hurdle and hit every curveball we have thrown at her with nothing but a smile on her face. She is a great asset to Turner, and she is now fully integrated into our group working as a planner at the Westlake Chemical facility in Plaquemine, Louisiana.” Kelli is a modern day Renaissance woman. On top of her professional talents, she is a member of the Tri-Parish Master Gardener organization, a hunter, a motorcyclist and a world traveler—things she enjoys doing with her husband Alvin. However, they mostly enjoy spending their time with her two children, five grandchildren and friends.

What is the best advice you have ever received? “It is not really advice as much as general guidance, but my mother has always been my best cheerleader and she told me I could do anything I set my mind to. It’s a belief I have always carried with me.”

What advice would you give to people who aspire to work at Turner?

— ANDY MCCRACKEN

“If you decide to come work for Turner, learn as much as you can. Turner offers many classes

Turner Project Controls Manager

and opportunities to their employees. Show your supervisors that you take your job seriously, and they will help you become all that you can be.”

What is your personal motto or mantra? “No matter how I feel or what I may be going through, it’s important to smile and be friendly to everybody. You never know what someone else is going through. A smile or a friendly gesture may make their day a little brighter.”

1 Kelli and her family. 2 Kelli and her 9 pt. buck. 3 Kelli riding bikes with her husband Alvin. 12

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SPOTLIGHT

Things are Looking Up in th

“When Turner Industries adds a service line, we base that decision on client needs coupled with the latest technological innovations,” said David Guitreau, senior vice president of Turner Industries. “As such, we are proud to announce the addition of our latest Turner service offering: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) inspections, more popularly known as ‘drone’ inspections.” This new service is an extension of Turner’s current inspection and

ties enable Turner’s UAVs to detect cold spots and hot

NDE services and allows the company to make unmanned aerial inspec-

spots up to 550 degrees Celsius (1,022 degrees Fahr-

tions at a safe distance from operating equipment.

enheit) and provide high-sensitivity (50 mK) infrared

“Although people are essential to our business, there are many ad-

scanning at 336/30 fps and MP4 video.

vantages to be gained by removing them from performing hazardous

“This sensitivity provides accurate temperature

tasks, like having to work above ground-level or work in confined spaces,”

measurements ideal for analytics and telemetry

said Eric Hyde, Turner UAV pilot. “Also, imagine not having to shut down

available in 2X and 4X digital-zoom still photos in

the piece of equipment you are inspecting. By utilizing UAVs, you can

both JPEG and TIFF formats,” explained Kyle Hyde,

achieve this and reduce your OSHA exposure while increasing profits.”

Turner Industries UAV pilot.

The UAV cameras produce clear, high-resolution pictures with the

“Turner’s remote control pilot licensed operators

unbelievable image quality of 4K high-definition video at up to 30 frames

are compliant with all Federal Aviation Administra-

per second (fps) and 12-megapixel still photos. Infrared camera capabili-

tion regulations for commercial operation, and the

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n the Inspection Field NUMBER OF Remote Control (RC) LICENSED PILOTS: 2 DRONES: Three DJI Inspire 1 and one DJI Phantom 3 Professional Zenmuse XT by FLIR® Infrared cameras capable of detecting cold spots and hot spots up to 550 degrees Celsius (1,022 degrees Fahrenheit)

Inspection group management watching a live feed demonstration.

2x and 4x digital zoom still pictures 4K HD video capabilities with the Zenmuse X5 and X3 camera 500 flights and counting RC Pilot Kyle Hyde in action.

company’s UAVs are standing by, ready to go,” said Lance Wiebeck, Turner project manager.

UAV services are available to all clients. If Turner is your general contractor, you no lon-

With the use of UAVs, Turner can offer new inspection solutions

ger need to hire a third-party inspection service for

that are cost-effective, high quality and well documented. In addition

UAV inspections. This service can be provided safely

to flare-tip, pipeline and rooftop inspections, topography and 3-D map-

through one point of contact.

ping, Turner’s UAVs have gas-leak monitoring and detection capabilities.

For a demonstration or price estimate, contact

Turner has always been on the forefront when it comes to technol-

Lance Wiebeck at lwiebeck@turner-industries.com

ogy. Adding drones to its inspection services was a natural progression

or (225) 214-9142.

of Turner’s business and a testament to our commitment to clients. Turner continues to offer the best solutions for clients’ success, and its

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Turner Industries’ 2016-2017 United Way® Campaign has officially kicked off

urner’s relationship with

and neighborhood associations, the faith

United Way goes back

community and others. The issues Unit-

over 50 years to the very

ed Way offices focus on are determined

beginning of the company. Today

locally because communities differ.

the United Way, and its 1,200 lo-

Turner’s 2015-16 company-wide giv-

cal offices throughout the coun-

ing campaign saw 18,000+ employees

try identify and resolve pressing

pledge over $2,100,000 to 200 United

community issues and focus on

Ways across the country.

making measurable changes in

In the aftermath of the southeast Louisiana flooding, we are again reminded of how

communities through partner-

important United Way agencies are to the communities where we live and work. As we run

ships with schools, government

this year’s campaign, we thank our employees for past contributions and hope you know

agencies, businesses, volunteer

how important the contributions are to those in need.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL SITE MANAGERS: If you would like assistance running your site's United Way campaign, please contact Michelle Hardy at (225) 214-2637 or mhardy1@turner-industries.com.

Stephen Toups Named New Capital Area United Way Board Chair

t the recent Capital Area United Way (CAUW) annual meeting, new board members and officers, as well as new CEO, George Bell, were announced.

The new 2016-2017 board chair will be Stephen Toups, executive vice president of Turner Industries. Prior to assuming his role as board chair, Stephen served as interim co-CEO along with past board chair, Ralph Bender. Stephen has also served as a past Campaign Chairman and as Chair Elect. Pictured above left is Stephen Toups accepting the chairmanship as past board chair, Ralph Bender, looks on.

“I am excited and honored to have been given the opportunity to serve our community. United Way has always been an integral part of my life, both personally and professionally. My father, Roland Toups, held this very role when I was young, and I am proud to follow in his footsteps. Additionally, United Way has always been Turner Industries’ major philanthropic focus because United Way programs serve the largest number of people in the most places where our employees live and work. New CAUW CEO, George Bell, has hit the ground running, and I can’t wait to see where he takes this organization.” — STEPHEN TOUPS Executive Vice President

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Blast from the Past

Turner Industries, then Nichols, crane and rigging employees set a tower in the earlyÂ 1970s.

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Q&A with Benefits' Dan and Dawn With the annual benefits enrollment around the corner, we sat down with Dan Burke, Turner director of benefits and Dawn Ramoin, benefits manager, to talk about what changes employees can expect for the upcoming year. 1. What are the major benefit changes employees can expect for 2017?

We feel Vanguard is the best fit for our employees. This plan

Starting in January, 2017, we will add a telemedicine benefit to

selections, but if they choose not to, and most wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, they will

our medical plan. This will allow participants to be seen by a

be defaulted into a portfolio that is age appropriate and will

physician either telephonically or via video chat, 24 hours a day,

adjust as they progress in their careers here at Turner. All of

seven days a week. Turner has also negotiated a 5% reduction

this will be delivered at a fee that is much lower than partici-

in premiums for optional life insurance for all employees and

pants are seeing today.

gives employees the ability to customize their investment

increased spousal coverage to $25,000. Also, for this annual enrollment only, employees may enroll in voluntary disabil-

3. How can I best stretch my benefit dollar?

ity without Evidence of Insurability (EOI). This includes those

Utilizing the preventive care benefit is paramount. Other ways

employees who may have been previously denied coverage.

participants can save money are to utilize the Care Cost Estimator on the Highmark website, switch to generic prescrip-

2. Are there any changes being made to the 401(k) plan?

tions when possible, and only use the emergency room for

After a thorough review of our 401(k) plan, the decision was

of-pocket costs.

true emergencies. These have an immediate impact on out-

made to move the administration of the plan from Bank of America Merrill Lynch to Vanguard starting January 1, 2017.

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FALL 2016

Workforce Development

Recruiting, Training and Retaining our Most Important Asset – People.

Recruiting Veterans Fort Polk, La. – Turner Industries was one of several employers participating in the Construction Industry Day at Fort Polk. The event was sponsored by NextOp, a veteran support agency that helps transitioning soldiers find employers in the energy, construction, and healthcare industries. Fort Polk has set up training at Central Louisiana Technical Com-

last four months of their enlistment and earn 28 credit hours from the college. Each par-

munity College to give transition-

ticipating company representative gave a presentation on the types of jobs they hire for

ing veterans classes in welding,

and information on how veterans can get their foot in the door. A question and answer

pipefitting and electrical crafts.

session and lunch followed the presentations. Representing Turner was Carla Thompson,

The soldiers take the training the

workforce development manager.

Meet Turner Industries’ 2016 Leadership Graduates

ontinuing Turner’s commitment to enhance leadership excellence

and maintain a culture of leadership development, another set of Voice of Leadership classes companywide was completed. Participating in the eleven week in-house training were high

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Decatur, Alabama

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Houston, Texas

potential employees representing all four divisions: maintenance, construction, equipment and pipe fabrication. The objectives of the class are three-fold: focusing on effective communication (written and oral), problem solving and leadership skills. The class teaches leadership principles utilizing John C. Maxwell’s “Leadership 101 – What Every

from actual Turner job experiences. Through written reports and oral presentations, par-

Leader Needs to Know.” In addition,

ticipants address relevant issues with multiple players including employees, company

participants analyze workplace

management and client management.

case study situations developed

Congratulations to all on your achievement!

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SURPLUS FUNDS TRAIN ADDITIONAL WELDERS

Turner Industries Donates Training Module Decatur, Ala. – Turner and the Tennessee Valley Training Center (TVTC) joined hands to develop a ‘fall protection’ training module for the workforce of the Tennessee Valley

region of Northern Alabama. Turnn the fall of 2013, Shell funded a

er employees from both our S.I.P.A.

$400k social investment grant to cre-

(scaffolding, insulation, painting and

ate a workforce development model.

abatement) group and our Decatur

Shell identified entry level crafts that

structural fabrication shop worked

were most likely to be in short supply

together to fabricate, paint and in-

and could be trained through an Accel-

stall the training module so individu-

erated Training Pilot Program (“ATPP”).

als could be trained on adequate tie

The plan was to train 100 individuals

off points and demonstrated rescue

in crafts that were in short supply. Spe-

procedures. Materials for the project

cifically, the plan called for training 27

were donated by Turner.

electricians, 27 pipefitters, 41 welders and 5 crane operators. As a contract partner in this endeavor, Turner was responsible for the welding (held at ABC Bayou) and crane operator training (held at ABC Pelican).

Turner Industries Honored for ‘Workforce Development Excellence’

At the completion of the initial training, there was $35,000 of surplus grant money. Turner proposed to continue the welding training and conduct it at ABC Pelican. With the remaining funds we were able to give 16 individuals 240 hours of hands-on welding training. Most came with some welding training to start, and all increased their skills and certifications by the end of the class. Most achieved one level of certification and some even received two levels of certifications. The plan is to give trainee graduates an opportunity for employment starting with the Shell A04 project and continue their welding training so they can become experienced welders.

Pictured left to right are Wayne Tyson, Turner workforce development manager, and Raymond Neck, Turner training director, accepting the award on behalf of Turner Industries from John Pacillo, Mexichem Fluor, and GBRIA chairman of the board of directors.

Pictured left to right are Bryan Gerace, Turner workforce development coordinator; Catherine Glueck, Turner NCCER coordinator, and Elizabeth Beckham, Turner learning and development manager, accepting the award on behalf of Turner Specialty Services from John Pacillo, Mexichem Fluor, and GBRIA chairman of the board of directors.

urner Industries and Turner Specialty Services each received a Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) 2016 Contractor Craft Workforce Development

Excellence Award. The awards are given to recognize contractors which promote best practices to

None of these individuals have

develop the skills and retention of craft personnel in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ever worked in the industry before,

region, and who devote time and effort to quality workforce development programs

so they will all be a net positive to the

that include recruitment, assessment, training, career paths and retention.

workforce.

Turner Industries has received the Award of Excellence every year since 2007. We have also received the Award of Excellence for Turner Specialty Services for the past four years. 20

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FALL 2016

TEAM Turner™

Our Employee-directed Volunteer Program

TEAM Turner Raises Money for The Ark

BACK TO SCHOOL

Corpus Christi, Texas – TEAM Turner members recently put together a hamburger steak plate lunch

sale

raise

money for The Ark,

Pictured left to right are Gregory Thibodeaux, Andy Naquin, Greg Dorman and Mary Ellen Montgomery.

an assessment center and emergency shelter

Sulphur, La. – TEAM Turner members

for youth. The event

recently participated in CareHelp of

raised over $1,000.00 for the organization.

Pictured left to right are Mayra Romera Garcia, Lori Garza, Patricia Livas and Marissa Mendez.

The Ark, a nonde-

Sulphur’s back-to-school event by collecting three-ring binders. The binders are put into backpacks along with

nominational facility, began as a project of the Missionary Sisters of Jesus, Mary

other back-to-school items. Supplies

and Joseph. The Sisters started serving youth in 1971 with the establishment of

collected are distributed to more than

the New Life Prevention Program for girls, followed by the Turnaround Prevention

300 school-aged children whose parents

Program for boys.

have gone through a screening process

TEAM Turner Sponsors Rest Stop at “Tour de Paris” Paris, Texas - TEAM Turner sponsored a rest stop for the an-

to determine need. This is an annual drive in which Turner employees have participated for the last four years.

PASADENA OFFICE HOLDS 30TH BLOOD DRIVE SINCE 2002

nual “Tour de Paris” bicycle rally.

Each

year bicyclists from all over the country come to Paris to participate in the event. This year 1,123 bi-

Pasadena, Texas – Turner employees at

cyclists braved the

the Pasadena office complex recently

Texas heat. 650 vol-

donated blood to the Gulf Coast Re-

unteers turned out to make sure the bicyclists were safe, well refreshed and welcomed

gional Blood Center, which serves more

with southern hospitality. TEAM Turner volunteers manned a rest stop on the 86

than 170 hospitals and health care in-

mile bicycle route where they provided water, ice, Powerade®, healthy snacks, cool

stitutions in the 26-county Texas Gulf

towels and a place to sit and rest. Bicyclists were greeted with praise and encour-

Coast, Brazos Valley and East Texas re-

agement to keep going. Tour de Paris continues to be a favorite ride today because

gions. This marks the 30th blood drive

of the community spirit and committed volunteers working to ensure its success.

since 2002, held at the Pasadena office complex.

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Swamp Pop

Volunteers in Public Schools

Gonzales, La. – Once again, TEAM Turner members volunteered at the 2016 Price Le Blanc Toyota & Nissan Swamp Pop Music Festival at The Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Thirty-two TEAM members worked the Jambalaya and Coke Booth during the two day event.

Pictured are Terry and Amanda Roussel along with Johnny and Pam Berry.

The Swamp Pop Music Festival is the first swamp pop event to grow from

granddaughter, Sarah, had just

a grassroots concert to a “professional” festival.

been diagnosed with cystic fibroPictured are Reagan Phelps and Wayne Tyson with Merrydale Elementary Principal, Tana Boudreaux.

“Swamp Pop” is its own unique genre of Louisiana

sis (CF). Sarah’s family was devas-

music alongside Cajun, zydeco and blues; imagine

tated by the news that she had a

Cajun music with a rock-and-roll flair. In the 1950’s,

life-threatening illness. They did

Baton Rouge, La. – Wayne Tyson,

several swamp pop songs even reached the national

not want to simply wait and pray

Turner workforce development

charts. The festival features a number of these na-

for a cure; they took matters into

manager and past Volunteers in

tionally known performers, along with Louisiana

their own hands to find a cure

Public Schools (VIPS) president

Music Hall of Fame inductees, South Louisiana Music

for her by raising money to help

and Reagan Phelps, Turner work-

Association award winners, and many more of the

support medical research. Today

force development coordinator,