Turner Industries Company Magazine Spring 2016 by Turner Industries

BERT TURNER The man who started it all

A SWEET RELATIONSHIP Turner at Louisiana Sugar Refinery

“A CULTURE THAT EMPHASIZES SAFETY & CARING FOR ITS PEOPLE.”

Turner Industries Earns National Safety Award

Maintenance Division Awarded Three New Jobs Take Charge of Your Health—New Nurse Navigator Program

TURNER 2.0 IS NOW

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Company Magazine

“TURNER IS MY CAREER. ALL OTHER JOBS WERE JUST JOBS.” – ANGEL PEREZ Texas Pipe Fabrication

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Editors' Letter

SENIOR EDITOR Tobie Craig

EDITORS Jason Broha, Marie Crespo

WRITERS Tobie Craig, Jason Broha, Marie Crespo

CONTRIBUTORS Pete Baker, Elizabeth Beckham, George Biscotto, Lisa Bourgeois, Dan Burke, Tami Burtram, Lori Covington, Dawn Csaszar, Kent Dartez, Teddy Deville, Dave Ellerbe, Phil M. Gauthreaux, Scott Gautreau, Clayton Jumonville, Darrel King, Rodney Landry, Patricia Livas, Mindy Mahoney, Max Marx, Connie Paxton, Mike Phelps, Sean Reynolds, Rick Stewart, Colleen Stone,

enerally speaking, “2.0” describes an upgrade. It signifies that an object or product has improved from its initial (released) state to one (major) higher level - the

second version of that object or product. “2.0” certainly described

Carla Thompson, Wayne Tyson, Mike Welborn

the newsletter when it was first so-named. And that name has

PHOTOGRAPHER

served its purpose.

Marie Crespo

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Broha

Now the 2.0 version has been improved and upgraded from a newsletter to a true company magazine, and it seems like the right time to change the name to fit the circumstance. When these

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

things happen, we can’t help but think back to who made it all

Jenny Browne

founder, Bert S. Turner, on the cover of this issue, newly named:

possible and how and where it all began. And so, we honor our TURNER INDUSTRIES Company Magazine. We hope you’ll enjoy stories of past, present and future in this

In this Issue SAFETY FIRST pages 03-06 PROJECTS pages 07-08

issue as we celebrate the people and jobs that made us the comEMPLOYEE PROFILE pages 15-16

pany we are today and the company we will become. But as al-

UNITED WAY page 18

Jason Broha & Marie Crespo

A SWEET RELATIONSHIP pages 09-10

MY TOOL KIT page 19

BERT TURNER page 11

ANNOUNCEMENTS pages 20-22

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Safety First

STOP THE DROP!

Turner Industries Receives National Safety Recognitions

Corpus Christi, Texas - The Turner team at the LyondellBasell site recently launched a "Stop the Drop!” campaign—a proactive approach to eliminate dropped tools and equipment while working at an elevation. For the kick off, Turner site management along with safety representatives were positioned at each gate, and employees were handed "Stop the Drop!" cards and lemon drops, followed by a safety meeting. LyondellBasell representatives were also in attendance. Let's all work together and "Stop the Drop!”

ABC National Chair David Chapin and Turner Vice President of Health and Safety, Mike Phelps.

Turner Industries Shares its Visual Concept of Behavioral Based Safety

urner Industries received

Geismar, La. – Turner Corporate Safe-

the 2015 Associated

ty Manager, Darrel King, conducted

Builders and Contractors

a safety presentation for a local Be-

(ABC) National Safety Excellence

havioral Based Safety (BBS) Network

Award (NSEA).

team. The meeting was held at the

“As one of only 20 NSEA win-

Huntsman/Rubicon plant site. The

ners in the country, Turner is part

BBS team is composed of safety

of a select group of ABC contrac-

managers from Shell, Marathon, Oc-

tor members whose achieve-

cidental, Huntsman/Rubicon, BASF

ments in the field of construction

Corporation, Cornerstone Chemical

safety can be considered excep-

and BNSF Railway.

tional,” said Chris Williams, ABC Director. “Turner Industries’ safety

The information presented focused on the innovative way Turner conducts hazard recognition training through our “Tell Me" picture process. The team learned how the staged photo approach not only educates our employees on how to identify hazards on the job but also how to mitigate the hazard.

record demonstrates how a company-wide commitment to safety as a core value can de-

Lifeline Training Completed at Sasol

liver world-class results,” said

Lake Charles, La. - Turner employees at the Sasol

2016 ABC National Chair David

Mega Project were recently given hands-on training

Chapin, president of Willmar

to mount, inspect and store lifeline systems.

Electric Service, Lincoln, Neb.

The Dyna-Line horizontal lifeline system was

“In a culture that emphasizes

adopted by Turner seven years ago and allows iron

safety and caring for its people,

workers and others to safely maintain 100% fall pro-

every incident is preventable."

tection while working above 6 feet on incomplete

ABC also recognized Turner with

elevated structures. This system also allows for easy

the prestigious Platinum Safety

installation by the user, for better access and for less

Training and Evaluation Process

restrictive travel while working at heights where no

(STEP) award.

scaffolding or guardrail systems are in place.

Pictured from left to right are: Tosega Ulai Eli, iron worker; Roy Taylor, safety manager; Rusty Jones, iron worker and Brady Landry, MSA trainer.

Turner Employees Celebrate at Marathon Petroleum Two Years OSHA Recordable Free Garyville, La. - Turner employees at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery (LRD) have performed two years and 1.2 million workhours OSHA recordable free. This noteworthy accomplishment was achieved by both the maintenance and project groups on site.

Picture left to right are: Willie Hampton Jr., Blake Cornett, Nelson Martin, Kelly Hunt, Eric Domino, Troy McIntyre, Kelly Hudgins, Evans Marcel, Jude Braud, Nick Bumstead and Reggie Fluence.

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SAFETY

IN NUMBERS In 2015, over 20,000 employees worked 45 million hours at an all-time record low .21 Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR). Special recognition goes to the Equipment, Rigging & Specialized Transportation Division, which completed the year at a .00 TRIR, and to Turner’s inspection group, which was five years OSHA recordable free.

45,031,094

520

63%

.21

HOURS WORKED IN 2015

DROP IN SAFETYRELATED INCIDENTS since 2010

93% 72%

TOTAL RECORDABLE INCIDENT RATE

RECORDABLE-FREE WORKSITES INJURY-FREE WORKSITES

Equipment, Rigging & Specialized Transportation

.00

TOTAL WORKSITES

TOTAL RECORDABLE INCIDENT RATE (TRIR)

Turner Specialty Services Inspection Group

RECORDABLE FREE YEARS

SPRING 2016

Safety First

A Conversation with Mike Phelps “Our safety success is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our employees and we thank them.” – MIKE PHELPS Vice

President of Health and Safety, Turner Industries

Q Regarding safety, how

would you sum up 2015? A Outstanding! To have achieved these results while dramatically growing our business and expanding into new geographic regions is a hallmark of our success. I’m particularly pleased that safety has become

Q What new safety challenge/challenges did your team experience in 2015?

second nature to us as we have

How did they meet the challenge?

transitioned our safety program

A Our company has grown and continues to grow dramatically. We’re fortunate to be

over the years.

awarded work in new markets and in new regions performing new activities. At the same time, it’s our responsibility to be sure our new employees and managers can be successfully integrated into our Turner Industries culture. We need to share our values

Q What is your vision for 2016?

with them, and teach them our processes because our processes work. To make this

A We’ll continue to focus on a

happen, we’ve put together an experienced and dedicated transition team – let me

greater degree of hazard aware-

emphasize those two words – experienced and dedicated – whose primary role is to

ness in everything we do. We’ll

provide the resources necessary for everyone at every level to be successful. We’re using

be rolling out some newly devel-

our ‘tried and true’ proven processes and adapting them to the new employees who’ve

oped, innovative processes with

joined us, and the new activities we’ve undertaken. By doing so we’ve been able to

the goal of eliminating all inci-

maintain a seamless integration model that aids in safe and efficient task execution at the

dents in the organization. We’ll

outset of every project.

be re-evaluating our existing Job Safety Analysis process and

Q In 2015, Turner Industries worked more hours than ever at an all-time

introducing new practices and

record low Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of .21. To what do your attribute this success?

technology to aid in overall task

A At Turner, we value each other as individuals, and that personal value-based philosophy

retention. Our success resides

helps us succeed. We’ve enhanced our systems and processes to be employee-focused,

in our employees as always,

easy to understand and implement, and aimed at total incident elimination in everything

so we’ll look for more ways to

we do. Several years ago, we doubled down on our mission to fully integrate safety into

expand our employee interac-

each division, department and activity. Safety is foremost in every decision we make, from

tion, keeping every employee

direct ongoing work to our concern for employees traveling to and from home in inclem-

involved and engaged in our

ent weather. We place the highest value on the safety and health of our people.

safety and health system.

safety evaluation and knowledge

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Turner Employees at Motiva Celebrate Safety Milestone

Safety Perception Surveys

Convent, La. – 170 pounds of meat, 80 pounds of onions and 70 pounds of pasta are what it takes to make enough “pastalaya” to feed the 500 Turner employees at Motiva celebrating their latest safety milestone. Our employees worked three years and over 2 million workhours without an OSHA recordable. “This achievement reflects Turner’s strong safety culture and the dedication and commitment from all our employees. We would also like to recognize that the “ZERO INCIDENT CULTURE” has contributed to this milestone. Turner and our onsite leadership always have and always will continue to protect our most valuable asset—our employees,” said David Ducote, Motiva Convent site manager, Turner.

2015

brought great advancements within the Turner safety dvepart-

ment. Improvements included increasing efficiency to existing programs and predictive analytics. One highlight is the adoption of electronic response cards

Turner Industries Employees Reach Two Year Safety Milestone

for safety perception surveys.

Plaquemine,

La. – Turner

ducting site safety perception surveys took a lot of

employees at the AXIALL

time and effort. Surveys were done by face-to-face

Plaquemine site reached a

interviews, and were conducted by corporate safety

safety milestone on February

representatives with a small random sampling of

24, 2016—no OSHA recordable

employees.

injuries for 2 years, with 1.73 million hours worked. This is a result of culture

Prior to using electronic response cards, con-

While taking the time to meet individually with employees—sometimes for as long as twenty minutes per interview—might prove to be beneficial

changes with AXIALL and Turner employees using Turner’s “Tell Me”™

in some cases, the concern was that the answers

program and AXIALL’s PACE program. With these programs an environ-

given to the survey questions were not completely

ment has been created that engages all employees to be involved in the

accurate because of the absence of anonymity.

safety of personnel without regard for whom they work. Site manager Pete Baker, Maintenance Superintendent Reuben Prejean, Soft Skills Supervisor Denis Granier and Safety Manager Rody Willis.

Electronic response cards, which are no larger than a credit card, can be given to large groups simultaneously, increasing sample size to ensure a higher confidence level and allowing for easy, fast

BASF Recognizes Turner Industries’ Verbund Turnaround Group for Safety

and accurate data collection, while protecting the

Geismar,

La.

anonymity of the participants. Questions are an-

swered by pressing option buttons on the device.

Challenge Coins,

These changes give surveyors immediate access to

common to the

a larger sampling of anonymous answers.

military, are given

Additionally, with electronic response cards,

to enhance morale

lengthy post-survey evaluation time has been elimi-

or for acknowl-

nated. Instead, corporate safety representatives can

edgement of an

make an instant gap analysis and suggest improve-

accomplishment. They are customarily presented by the unit commander in

ments to site management for faster implementa-

recognition of special achievements by a member of the unit. In that tradition,

tion. The safety perception surveys validate other

BASF site leadership recently presented Turner Planner, Lane Ballard, with a

key performance indicators (KPIs) and give a more

Safety Challenge Coin.

accurate measure of the safety climate, enabling

The Turner Verbund turnaround team worked 2015 without an OSHA

Turner to have a more proactive approach to safety.

recordable incident, inclusive of zero first aid or doctor cases. 06

SPRING 2016

Projects

Maintenance Division Awarded Three New Jobs Pasadena, Texas – Turner Industries’ Maintenance Division successfully converted three new maintenance sites in the first quarter of the year. GB Biosciences, Shell Lubricants – Houston Facility and Baker Hughes joined the Turner family under the direction of Mack Hayes and his team in Pasadena. “Congratulations to Mack Hayes and his entire team for being awarded these three new maintenance sites. It takes hard work and commitment to see these opportunities through to fruition. It also underscores Turner’s strategy for the long term,” said Dwight Braud, executive vice president, Turner.

"It takes hard work and commitment to see these opportunities through to fruition. It also underscores Turner’s strategy for the long term." – DWIGHT BRAUD

Executive Vice President, Turner Industries

Turner Industries Completes Coker Replacement Project at CHS Refinery McPherson, Kansas - Turner Industries and its subcontractors have completed the Coker Replacement Project for CHS in McPherson. Turner’s project group completed over 1.33 million workhours with an OSHA recordable rate of less than 0.15. Including subcontracts, over 2.8 million workhours were expended on the project under Turner’s contract. At the peak of the project, Turner and subcontractors had 680 workers on the site. Turner personnel processed over 1000 employees to work on the project from start to finish.

During the 34 month long project, Turner and its subcontractors installed a vast amount of material including:

Challenges encountered during the course of the project included:

33,657 cubic yards of concrete

1,601,326 linear feet of cable

Temperatures ranging from 3 degrees below zero to 110 degrees F.

3,383 tons of rebar

1,762 inline instruments

Wind speeds exceeding 30MPH shut cranes down frequently.

4,849 tons of steel

227 major pieces of equipment set

Turner staff members

209,738 feet of piping

8,749 butt welds made

131,413 linear feet of pipe insulation

2,440 x-rays made

Al Martino site manager ⋅ Teddy Deville controls manager ⋅ Richard Day general superintendent ⋅ Paul Viccellio piping superintendent ⋅ Bob Loeber steel superintendent ⋅ Darryl Couch equipment supervisor ⋅ Richard Bizette steel supervisor ⋅ Jerami McKenzie civil coordinator ⋅ Ralls Brown E&I coordinator ⋅ Jeff Sandifer safety manager ⋅ Craig Gautreaux field engineer ⋅ Daniel Hogan cost controls ⋅ Geoffry Thompson planner

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Successful Shutdown at Shintech

BOLT TORQUING FIRST AT DOW SCO

Plaquemine, La. - Turner Industries

provided the crane, rigging

Taft, La. – Turner’s turnaround

at Shintech completed its fourth

and SIPA (scaffold, insulation

team at Dow St. Charles used

major shutdown since 2010 in De-

painting and abatement)

Turner Specialty Services

cember, 2015. Upon completion,

services. This all-in-one ap-

(TSS) bolt-torquing equip-

Turner employees surpassed a

proach allowed us to create

ment and expertise for the

combined 1.59 million safe work

a clearly defined line of com-

first time on the 2015 acryl-

hours at the Shintech site from

munication among all ser-

ics turnaround. Prior to the

2010-2015, while sustaining zero

vices which had a positive

outage, our boilermakers

OSHA recordables.

impact resulting in excellent

were trained and certified on

safety performance.”

operating the torquing equip-

Turner Project Manager Rick Stewart said “Using our 'One So-

Stewart

also

“We hope to build upon this success to reduce overhead for our customers and minimize down time in the field.” – PHIL M. GAUTHREAUX Project Manager, Turner Industries

stated

ment. During the event, a TSS

lution for Your Success' philosophy

that “Having one Turner

subject matter expert was

helped drive the excellent results

turnaround management

present to witness each torque job and provide technical

we achieved on all of these turn-

structure

coordinating

assistance. The result was significant cost savings when

arounds. Project execution in-

all other Turner services

compared to the previous model of having other vendors

cluded performance of planning,

under one umbrella was

supply mechanical and bolt-torquing services.

preparation, general mechanical,

key to information flowing

When asked to comment on using Turner bolt torquing

instrument and electrical services

seamlessly between Turner

services, Dow Turnaround Manager, Randy Gaddy, listed the

by Turner’s Maintenance and Turn-

and Shintech."

following benefits:

arounds Division; piping, welding

Turner has been working

and towers by Turner’s Specialized

at the Shintech Plaquemine,

Welding Services group; and hydro

Louisiana site in a mainte-

blasting, bundle extraction, bolt

nance role since 2007 and

torquing and catalyst services by

is currently engaged in the

Turner’s Industrial Specialty Ser-

planning of a fourth quarter

vices group. Turner's Equipment

2016 turnaround event.

˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜

Seamless operation No additional overhead for torque contractor No schedule delays paid to torque contractor Tool rental charged only when used No schedule delays as the resources were already on site ready to work when torquing was needed

and Specialty Services Division

Decatur Completes Large Module Projects Decatur, Ala. – Turner’s fabrication facility recently completed two large pipe and process module projects which were shipped out to sites in Texas and Virginia. These projects were completed with 45,060 workhours and no safety incidents.

A Sweet Relationship

ouisiana Sugar Refining, LLC (LSR), a Turner Industries maintenance site since 2011, is located along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans in Gramercy, Louisiana. It is the first operating sugar refinery in the United States to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places and traditions run deep in the community where it is located. Many LSR and Turner employees are third, fourth or even fifth generation workers, including LSR General Manager and CEO Larry Faucheux who is a third generation employee as is Turner Site Superintendent, Ryan Kliebert. A group of financiers from Gramercy Park, New York, founded the town of Gramercy, Louisiana in 1895 when they built a sugar

mill there to process sugar from nearby Golden Grove Plantation. The original refinery, called the Colonial Sugar Refinery, was built in 1902 to supply the U.S. market with granulated sugar. Like many other industries at the turn of the century, the company town offered employees housing, schools, a church and recreation. LSR completed a new $190 million state-of-the-art facility five years ago on the grounds of the old sugar refinery and the company restored 15 of the original homes built on the site and converted them into offices to maintain some of the history while moving forward. “LSR is a good blend of the old with the new,” Faucheux said. “It’s the newest sugar refinery in the world and the most au-

On a recent visit to LSR, Turner Chairman and CEO, Roland Toups, enjoyed a tour of the facility and learned that a piece of equipment once used in the sugar mill his father worked at is now being used at LSR.

tomated refinery that’s ever been built; yet, it sits on a location that’s been refining sugar since the 1900s. My vision was to bring back that local historical presence in the new facility, which we have done." “Turner plays a critical role at LSR, not only when it comes to their ability to maintain the refinery, but they also have a great capability to troubleshoot and improve operations. One example is the most recent shutdown. It was an extended shutdown with multiple projects, one of which was to change out a 360 foot belt with 512 buckets inside a 175 foot elevator. Turner Planner, Eddie Watts, came up with a new plan for this

“Turner plays a critical role at LSR, not only when it comes to their ability to maintain the refinery, but they also have a great capability to troubleshoot and improve operations.”

– GARY SELLERS LSR Plant Manager

project, reducing the shutdown time from 60 hours to 16. Turner’s problem solving skills are impressive,” said LSR Plant Manager, Gary Sellers. The 207-acre LSR facility is capable of refining two billion pounds of raw sugar annually, which represents

“The sugar produced here at LSR is shipped to hundreds of customers like Kraft Foods®, Dannon, Bluebell®, Bush’s® and many more,” said Sellers. The next time you pick up a box of General Mills® cereal, it will have been made with our sugar and we are very proud of that.”

more than two-thirds of the sugar grown in Louisiana.

Turner appreciates their relationship with LSR and is especially proud

It is the only sugar refinery in Louisiana processing

of the safety accomplishments at this site which are a result of LSR

solely domestic sugar cane. Eight local sugar mills

leadership and Turner leadership working together to create a safe en-

supply the refinery, all of which use only non-GMO

vironment for everyone who works there. The LSR site has worked 1,397

plant varieties. In addition, cleaning of the raw sugar

days without an OSHA-recordable or lost-time incident by either LSR or

is done using resin rather than bone char which is

Turner employees.

used by most other refineries. This process results in a final product that can be classified as vegan.

SPRING 2016

BERT TURNER The Man Who Started it All

ert Turner was born in Elizabeth, Louisiana, in 1921. With his parents, Grover and Margaret, Bert lived in a number of small towns as his father traveled to various communities installing sawmills

and producing timber. When Bert was eight, and as the Great Depression dawned, his father passed away. Recognizing that the loss of his father coupled with economic hardships associated with the depression posed substantial obstacles to Bert’s development and success, his mother did everything she could to ensure that her son would grow up to be a man who could provide for himself and his family. When Bert was a senior in high

that was attached to the Air Force

Company,

school, Margaret moved the fam-

in the Pacific during World War II.

Inc. When

ily to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, so

After the surrenders of the Axis

Mr. Nich-

that Bert could attend Louisiana

forces in the Pacific and in Europe,

ols passed away in 1959, Nichols was acquired by

State University’s College of Engi-

Bert spent six months command-

YUBA Consolidated Industries, Inc. Soon thereafter,

neering. Just three and a half years

ing a battalion that built or rebuilt

YUBA declared bankruptcy. Bert purchased the assets

after beginning his studies, Bert

barracks, hospitals and roads in

of Nichols and embarked on a path that would see

earned his bachelor’s degree in

Japan for civilians and troops.

a small, local company transformed into an indus-

mechanical engineering. Though his time at LSU was brief, he always looked upon that period as his coming of age. As a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, he established long-lasting friendships and met the woman with whom he’d spend the rest of his life. His involvement in the campus military program culminated with his appointment as cadet colonel for the ROTC engineers,

– THOMAS TURNER Vice Chairman & President

the company experienced steady growth associated with the acquisition or founding of multiple subsidiaries and related companies that have enabled Turner Industries to offer a single-vendor solution in heavy industrial construction, maintenance and turnarounds, pipe and module fabrication, equipment, rigging and specialized transportation, and related specialty

a key development in his evolu-

After serving in the Army

tion as a leader. Bert also worked

Corps of Engineers, Bert began

24 hours a week while attend-

work for the Louisiana Division

Although Bert, who passed away in 2008, was un-

ing school, binding and repairing

of Esso Standard Oil Company.

questionably the inspiration and driving force behind

books and proofreading theses

While at Esso, Bert earned an Esso

the transformation of Nichols Construction Company

and dissertations for LSU’s bind-

Teagle Foundation Scholarship

into Turner Industries, “Bert would have been the first

ery. In addition, he learned to fly

to attend the Harvard Business

to have noted that his personal success and the suc-

an airplane and served as presi-

School where he received a mas-

cess of Turner would not have been possible without

dent of the College of Engineering.

ter’s degree in business adminis-

the talent and dedication of Turner’s management

After college, Bert went to Fort

tration. Following graduation, Bert

team as well as the thousands of Turner profession-

returned to work for Esso.

als, craftsmen laborers and other employees,” said

Belvoir in Virginia and was then

try leader. In the following years,

“Bert would have been the first to have noted that his personal success and the success of Turner would not have been possible without the talent and dedication of Turner’s management team as well as the thousands of Turner professionals, craftsmen laborers and other employees.”

commissioned as a second lieu-

In 1957 Bert left Esso to be-

tenant in the Army Corps of En-

come assistant to Bob Nichols, the

gineers and served in a battalion

President of Nichols Construction

services to the refining, petro-chemical, paper, power, and other industries.

Thomas Turner, Bert’s son and Turner Industries’ vice chairman and president.

Blast from the Past

One of the signature jobs in Turner history—transporting NASA’s space shuttle Enterprise from Mobile, Alabama to the World’s Fair in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here seen on the cover of the Louisiana Contractor, May, 1984 issue.

SPRING 2016

One Year Anniversary Hopewell, Va. – Turner Specialty

Turner departments from

Services (TSS) has been privi-

senior management and

leged to be a contractor at the

operations to the field ac-

Honeywell plant since April, 2015.

counting systems team

Currently performing all mainte-

and benefits department.

nance, welding, pipefitting, scaf-

I am most proud of the em-

folding, industrial cleaning and

ployees on site who put on

capital work, Turner employs a

Turner hard hats last year

large workforce of local residents

and went to work the next

who have worked at the site for

day seamlessly without a

many years.

glitch. They are truly the

“Becoming a part of Turner has

backbone of our opera-

enabled us here at the Hopewell

tion,” said Teresa Holmes, office

site to better meet the needs

manager.

During

the

transition

last

of our client. The additional re-

“In all the years I have been in

year, Turner wel-

sources Turner has made available

the business and involved with

comed all em-

complement our site capabilities

transitions, this was one of the

ployees into the

and have created a one-stop-shop

best. The existing Hopewell em-

Turner

which our client has wanted for

ployees were eager to become part

with a traditional southern jambalaya lunch. Most

some time,” said Charles Kline,

of the Turner family. After one

employees were not familiar with the dish but every-

Turner site superintendent.

year, when you go on site to visit,

one asked for seconds and some even brought extra

and you see employees with a

servings home for their families.

family

SMOOTH TRANSITION

smile on their face who are proud

As in every region where Turner performs work,

“The transition from the for-

to wear the Turner uniform, that’s

Turner is committed to the community. The Hopewell

mer contractor to Turner went

what makes us happy,” said Mike

Chamber of Commerce recently honored Turner by

smoothly thanks to the collab-

Welborn, vice president, Turner

induction into their Hall of Fame for continuing the

orative efforts within the various

Industries.

twenty-five year tradition of Honeywell contractor support of the Chamber.

Cyber Security

to safeguard employee, company, and customer data against these threats. Recently, Turner hosted the Baton Rouge subchapter meeting

Cyber Security Tip Instead of passwords – think passphrases.

for InfraGard. InfraGard is part-

nership between the FBI and the

partners, security experts and

private sector that facilitates the

companies, and governmental

sharing of information and intelli-

agencies to help facilitate the

gence to help prevent hostile acts

overall success of our security

against the U.S.

program. Turner is committed to

“As a company, we are con-

security awareness training to

tinually reviewing our policies,

help educate employees on top-

procedures, and technology to en-

ics such as phishing and secure

Baton Rouge, La. - In 2013, cyber threats became the

sure they align closely with best

passphrases in order to provide a

top threat to national security surpassing even terror-

practices in today’s ever changing

safer environment,” said Turner

ism according to the government’s top intelligence of-

world of cyber security. We have

Director of Information Technol-

ficials. Since then, Turner Industries has put emphasis

also established relationships

ogy Security, Scott Gautreau.

on a variety of practices and best-of-breed technology

with business organizations and

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Nurse Navigator Program

Angie Erhard

Kathy Haas

Nancy Gilliam

ealth care can be confusing and intimidating. Knowing how to handle health problems and having access to a person to help coach you through the process can make all the difference in outcomes. Through the “Steps for Healthy Living” wellness program

Turner Industries is committed to helping employees improve their health. The company has partnered with healthcare providers in several geographic regions to provide health coaching through the Nurse Navigator program. Nurse Navigators are nurses from local hospitals or physician groups who assist employees with chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Health plan data indicates that these conditions impact a large number of our employees nationwide. Nurses can also assist with other medical conditions as well. This program is free, voluntary and 100% confidential. No individual health information is shared with Turner Industries. There is a modest stipend provided to employees who choose to participate.

The Nurse Navigator program is centered on very simple objectives, aiming to improve employee health by focusing on: ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜

Tonya Young

Establishing a primary care physician Making use of preventive care benefits Learning your medications Understanding what questions to ask your doctor Monitoring and improving your test results Recognizing symptoms Understanding when to call your doctor

The results of this innovative program are compelling as employees are improving their health and in many cases reducing or eliminating their reliance upon medications to regulate their chronic health conditions.

“I started participating in the program almost two years ago and saw benefits almost immediately. Seeing the nurse navigator monthly is not only a great opportunity to have basic vitals (blood pressure etc.) monitored, but she also gives me guidance on weight loss and healthy eating. In September of 2014 I experienced a medical emergency and the nurse navigator came to the hospital and checked on me and offered any help that she could. It was great to see how they went above and beyond, not only check on me, but offer help if needed.”

Turner employees enrolled in the health plan: to participate in the program, please contact your nearest nurse navigator. Baton Rouge, Louisiana Corporate Office Tonya Young Baton Rouge General Medical Center Tonya.Young@brgeneral.com (225) 763-4530 Pipe Fab Port Allen, Louisiana Mason Equipment Yard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Angela Hawkins Baton Rouge Clinic turnernurse@brclinic.com Lake Charles, Louisiana Kathy Haas CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Kathy.haas@christushealth.com (337) 431-7987 Beaumont, Texas Angie Erhard CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital altus.erhard@christushealth.org (409) 899-8292 Pasadena, Texas Nancy Gilliam Memorial Hermann Health System Nancy.Gilliam@memorialhermann.org (713) 338-6451 Other locations coming soon.

– JAMES LAFLEUR Regional Health & Safety Manager 14

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Employee Profile

“TURNER IS MY CAREER. ALL JOBS PRIOR WERE JUST JOBS.”

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Meet Angel Perez

ngel, a welder at the Pasadena, Texas pipe fabrication facility, has worked with us for seven years. Growing up, Angel lived down the road from the Turner Pasadena facility and passed it every day going to and from school.

He began taking welding classes in high school and decided to make welding his career. After graduating, the Turner office sign he had passed so many times before became his destination when he joined the Turner family. Angel’s wife, Lisa, also works at Turner. She is an engineering clerk. Angel started out, like many others do, as a tacker. He quickly advanced to a TIG welder and then to his current level as a combo welder. Earning his welding position is one of Angel’s personal highlights. He is proud to be part of the Turner team and is well respected by his peers. “I enjoy knowing that people I work with trust me enough to help them with work and safety. They know I am a reliable co‑worker.” What is the best advice you have ever received?

What is your personal mantra?

Angel: To live by the “Golden Rule,” and treat

Angel: The playing stops when the

others as you want to be treated.

(welding) hood drops.

What makes Turner different from other places

What would be the title of your

you’ve worked?

autobiography?

Angel: Turner is my career. All jobs prior were

Angel: Together We Aspire, Together We

just jobs.

will Achieve

New brochure available upon request.

“Angel is a perfect example of an upcoming employee taking the opportunities Turner Industries has to offer and becoming a top craftsman. We appreciate his hard work and dedication.” – APOLONIO FONSECA Pipe Fabrication Superintendent

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Heater Replacement Project Saraland, Ala. - Gary Chambers, Turner Industries superintendent at the Shell Saraland site and Dave Ellerbe, Turner sr. vice president, met with Shell Engineering Manager, John Wilcox and Shell Project Manager, Euclyd, (aka ‘Booker’) Stewart to discuss pending and planned work at the Saraland site. Replacement of tubes in the

with operating temperatures,

existing process unit heater dur-

material types, and dimensional

ing a major planned plant out-

restraints.

age was one topic of discussion.

Shell representatives were

Types of construction materials,

intrigued by the concept, but

accuracy of existing design data,

expressed uncertainty since

shipping cradle that would allow the coils to be

and the condition of existing in-

they had no previous experience

supported during transport and used to lift and

ternal associated supports were

with this type of approach.

set the coils in the furnace.

discussed at length because the

Turner’s preliminary fabri-

The final product, ‘fine-tuned’, by Scott Bryant,

tubes have been in use for thirty

cation drawings called for the

Turner project manager and Kevin Cooper, Turner

(30) years.

coils to be shop-fabricated in six

shop superintendent consisted of two 180-degree

After reviewing the known

sections, individually tested and

module frames that eliminated field welding and

information and discovery in-

transported to the Shell site for

testing, yet maintained the critical design features

formation, Dave Ellerbe pre-

assembly. The final assemblies

while remaining ‘truck-able’.

sented the idea of fabricating

would consist of two 180-degree

a series of six pipe module sec-

coil sections. The site assembly

tions that could be trucked to

would include cranes, rigging,

the site and then assembled into

welding, NDE and PWHT. In

two sections for setting and in-

order to eliminate the onsite

Project team included:

stallation. This would result in

exposure during the assembly,

Gary Chambers (recently retired), Turner site

a major reduction in down time

Ellerbe suggested the units be

and help eliminate many engi-

fully fabricated, assembled and

neering issues associated with

tested at Turner's facility in De-

maintaining critical tolerances

catur, Alabama. This concept

consisting of Scott Bryant, project manager; Kevin

and designed growth associated

then evolved into designing a

Cooper, structural shop manager; Ken Stafford,

The two large units were successfully delivered to the Shell site in Saraland without incident and installed early March.

superintendent; Dave Ellerbe, Turner sr. vice president.; John Wilcox, engineering manager, Shell; Euclyd, (aka ‘Booker’) Stuart, project manager, Shell,; and the Turner fabrication team

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2015 United Way Campaign BE THE SOLUTION Turner Industries’ 2015 United Way Campaign produced the most successful results in our 53 year campaign history.

MILLION DOLLARS+

raised by Turner Industries and its employees

10% INCREASE

over 2014 campaign

68% 63

employee participation rate

jobsites achieving 100% participation

The Decatur site had an 87% PARTICIPATION RATE during this year’s campaign, which is a significant increase from years past, and companywide we saw an impressive 26% INCREASE in individual pledges. Months of planning, weeks of traveling and meticulous record keeping by our campaign coordinator, Michelle Hardy, and her team helped produce the record results.

“We work very hard to engage our employees as much as possible. Just sending out pledge cards is not how we do things. We hold meetings where we share information about United Way programs Michelle Hardy and services everywhere we work. Although this is a serious endeavor, we try to make it an enjoyable experience with incentives and prize drawings for the participants each year. We want our employees to know how much their commitment to community support is appreciated,” said Michelle Hardy, campaign coordinator. Turner employees once again proved they can be counted on to make a difference in their communities.

“United Way has always been Turner’s major philanthropic focus, because United Way programs serve the largest number of people in the most places across the country where our employees live and work.” – STEPHEN TOUPS CIO of Turner Industries and incoming Chariman of the Board of the Capital Area United Way

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My Tool Kit

Brian Williams Our “My Tool Kit” series explores the tools it takes to do different jobs at Turner Industries.

ver locked yourself out

calls about technical issues are

Turner, he became the service desk supervisor. He

of your computer? Forgot

answered and handled as soon

contributes his rapid career path upwards to being a

your passphrase? If so,

as possible to keep our operation

fast learner and his willingness to go above and be-

running.

yond. He now supervises a team of six whose mission

you probably called our IT service desk. In this issue we are going to

Brian started working for

is to provide IT services which are customer focused

take a look at what it takes to do

Turner as an operation systems

and business oriented. “My favorite part of the job is

Brian Williams’ job. Brian is the

(OS) analyst in 2009 but quickly

the satisfaction I get knowing that we can assist in

service desk supervisor at Turner

advanced to onsite OS analyst. Six

keeping our business running,” said Brian.

and it is his job to make sure all

years after starting his career at

4 5 LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT BRIAN’S TOOL KIT AND WHAT IT TAKES TO PERFORM HIS JOB. 1 PC “I use my PC to log service tickets and tasks into

6 Oatmeal “I

the ticketing system, as well as monitor the service

have oatmeal

desk to ensure prompt and accurate service.”

in the morning

2 Cell Phone/iPad “They help me stay up to date on email and productivity when I have to be away from my desk.” 3 Solar Winds Software “This software allows me to see if a jobsite network is down. By having realtime updates we can quickly address any problem that arises.” 4 Family Photos “They motivate me to keep working and push myself harder each day.”

6 7

and sometimes as a pick-meup snack in the afternoon if I need a boost of energy. An empty stomach can distract you for achieving your daily goals.” 7 Service Desk Team “My team is my most important tool. They hold all the knowledge and expertise to make every user feel important

5 Turner Helmet “My five year service award. I keep

when contacting the service

this on my desk as a reminder of the accomplishments

desk. Together we strive to

I have achieved in the short time I have been here.”

achieve the highest level of customer service.”

Brian, front, with his service desk team left to right: Daniel Babin, Curtis Chastain, Derek Alleman, Caroline Cook, Telisa Shropshire and Joshua Herring.

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VIRTUAL CLASSROOM Baton Rouge, La. – Representatives from Turner Industries were recently invited by GNO Inc. to participate in a virtual classroom session, hosted by Nepris Inc. Students from seven schools around the country had the opportunity to talk with professionals in heavy industry in a session called “Getting Started in Industrial Work.” Nepris provides teachers with the tools necessary to connect curriculum with the real world by virtually inviting industry professionals from all over the world into the classroom to engage and inspire students in STEM careers.

Announcements

Elizabeth Beckham 2016 ATD President Baton Rouge, La. - The Association

bers come from more than 120 countries and work

for Talent Development (ATD), Ba-

in public and private organizations in every industry

ton Rouge Chapter, has elected

sector. ATD supports the work of professionals locally

Elizabeth Beckham, Turner work-

in more than 125 chapters, international strategic

force development manager, as its

partners, and global member networks. Started in 1943

2016 President.

as the American Society of Training Directors, this or-

ATD is the world's largest as-

ganization evolved to become the American Society for

sociation dedicated to those who

Training & Development. As the scope and the impact

develop talent in organizations.

of the training and development field has grown, the

These professionals help oth-

ATD’s focus has broadened to link the development of

ers achieve their full potential

people, learning, and performance to individual and

by improving their knowledge,

organizational results. For more information, visit

skills, and abilities. ATD's mem-

www.td.org.

Elizabeth Beckham

Turner Industries Donates Fire Ring to Boy Scout Troop 11 Paris, Texas - Boy Scout Troop 11 had been planning to do a Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Dallas, Texas but was in need of a mobile fire ring. Fire rings are used to properly dispose of retired American flags. Having heard about the project, Turner employee, Dawn Csaszar, at Turner’s Paris facility, enlisted the help of co-worker James (Buck) Smith and his men to head up this project and they stepped up to the challenge. Not only did they make a fire ring, but they also added legs and handles to it to provide for easier transport. Troop 11 will now be able to offer Flag Retirement Ceremonies to other charities that need that service. Pictured left to right are: Jesse Workman, Turner; Kent Kirby, assistant scout master from Troop 11 and Buck Smith, Turner.

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Announcements

Celebrating 854 Years of Combined Service Port Allen, La. - Fabrication shop employees with 20 plus years of service were recently recognized at our Port Allen facility. Thirty-four employees with 854 years of combined service were recognized. Turner COO Billy Guitreau attended the celebration and thanked the employees for their loyal service.

Turner Employees Volunteer at "Block Kids" Events

Baton Rouge, La. and Corpus Christi, Texas – Turner

The program is open to all elemen-

employees Jana Browning, Brittany d'Aquin and Pa-

tary school children in grades K-6. The

tricia Livas—all National Association for Women in

competition involves the construction

Construction (NAWIC) members—volunteered at the

of various structures using interlock-

most recent "Block Kids" events held at Westdale El-

ing blocks and three of the following

ementary School in Baton Rouge and Garcia Elemen-

additional items: a small rock, string,

tary School in Corpus Christi.

foil or poster board. Local winners ad-

The Block Kids Building Program is a national

vance to regional competition and one

building program competition sponsored on the local

semi-finalist from each region is entered

level by NAWIC chapters and other organizations. The

in the national program competitions.

award-winning program introduces children to the

National prizes are awarded to the top

construction industry in an effort to create an aware-

three projects.

ness of and to promote an interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry.

Pictured right are Patricia Livas and her son, Santiago Miguel Pena, the only first grader in the Corpus Christi event.

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John B. Richard—New Chairman of the Board for the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce

Turner Industries Attends Construction Career Forum

Beaumont, Texas - Turner once again participated in the Lamar University Construction Career Fo-

Pictured is Chamber Staff with John Richard, far right.

rum. Turner employees Colby Plaia and Jarrod Port Allen, La. - John B. Richard, sr. vice president and assistant plant manager of Turner's Pipe Fabrication Division, was recently sworn in as Chairman of the Board for the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce.

“I am honored and excited to serve. West Baton Rouge has traditionally been considered an agricultural and industrial area but we have a lot to offer in other areas as well. Because of the projected downturn in the industrial sector this year, we have a unique set of challenges in front of us. But with a vibrant and involved community, a terrific school system and a growing population, we see great opportunities.”

Sonnier, alumni of Lamar University’s Reese Construction Management Program, met with students and answered questions about the industry and what options they might pursue for a career in heavy construction.

Carla Thompson Recognized as 2015 ABC/CMEF Committee Chair of the Year

– JOHN B. RICHARD

Turner Industries Participates in Carnegie Carnival Children’s Parade Decatur, Ala. - Turner employees recently helped set up, coordinate, and work at the Carnegie Carnival Children’s Parade. The event was hosted by CASA™ (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and sponsored by Turner. The event set new at-

Carla Thompson and 2015 CMEF Board President, Rodney Page

Pasadena, Texas - ABC Houston recently hosted

tendance and participation

their annual Inaugural Celebration to recognize

records. Children walked

the 2015 Member of the Year Award recipients,

with parents, rode bicycles,

including Committee Chair of the Year, won by

and some rode on floats.

Turner’s own Carla Thompson, workforce de-

Refreshments were set up at the Carnegie Center where volunteers handed

velopment coordinator. The event also provided

out popcorn, cookies, punch, water and balloons.

an opportunity to meet the ABC’s incoming

Information banners and hand-outs were displayed to make people aware of what CASA represents to both the community and children.

leaders, board members and committee chairs for 2016.

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