SPRING 2020
SPECIAL EDITION
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Through uncertain times we will get through this like we always have – TOGETHER.
TURNER INDUSTRIES COM PA N Y M AG A ZIN E
EDITORS Jason Broha, Marie Crespo and Corinne Bergeron
WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Dawn Ackley, Ronald Barber, Elizabeth Beckham, Corinne Bergeron, Daniel Bocanegra, Dan Burke, Jason Broha, Marie Crespo, Ramon Curry, Shawna Exline, Darrell Ferguson, Phil M. Gauthreaux, Michelle Hardy, Rodney Landry, Mindy Mahoney, Mary Montgomery, Michael Jones, Brandon Joslin, Terry Kenney, Alan King, Mario Moya, Roger Page, Lydale Roberts, Amy Rouse, Stephen Toups, Jimmy Watkins, Carla Thompson
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS At this challenging, uncertain time the editorial team made the decision to release a condensed, special edition issue of the company magazine. We hope that you find the content informative and uplifting. Our company, and the world, will get through this current crisis, and as our President Stephen ‘Stevie’ M. Toups says, united in our work effort Turner Industries will not just survive moving forward – but thrive.
Jason Broha Enjoy.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Scott Greci Jason Broha
Marie Crespo
Corinne Bergeron
IN THIS ISSUE A Message From Our Leadership
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Safety First
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Turner Strong
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Projects & Services
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COVID-19 Prevention & Remediation Services
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Safety Excellence Awards
Steps For Healthy Living
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Team Turner™
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News & Notes
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United Way
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Through uncertain times we will get through this like we always have –TOGETHER.
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A Message from Our Leadership Roland M. Toups Executive Chairman
As COVID-19 precautions and actions continue to develop and be implemented, there is little doubt that substantial impacts and disruptions will continue to occur in our daily lives and business operations. In the spirit of unity, we will adapt together, addressing and overcoming this safety and health threat to our worksites and livelihoods. We have implemented a written, evolving safety plan for COVID-19 response as well as a Pandemic Business Continuity Plan. We believe these plans strike a balance between prevention of further contagion and keeping our nation’s critical manufacturing infrastructure operating and maintained.
Thomas H. Turner Chief Executive Officer
Stephen M. Toups
For the past six decades this company has worked hard toward having the safest workplace possible. The current situation is no different. Right now, we are actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and following national, state and local guidelines. Our corporate health and safety department’s response protocol outlines the steps that will be taken to stem the spread of the virus. We would like to thank our employees for responding so quickly to keep our jobsites safe and virus free. Your efforts are not going unnoticed. We are looking at every measure possible to keep our employees safe while working. Taking temperature readings, adding crews to clean and disinfect, spreading out seating, working those remotely that can do so, and creating new shifts to limit the amount of people at sites are among some of the actions we have put into place. If you have a suggestion, please share it with your supervisor. We want to make sure you are as safe as you can be at a Turner Industries jobsite or facility.
President
This pandemic is worldwide in scope, and ever changing. Know that we are working to minimize the effects it may have on our fellow employees and their families but that the impact is cutting across every part of the company. We know that this is a tough time for everyone. We are working diligently to make sure we are ready to ramp up work when the time comes. These are unprecedented times. There was a start and there WILL be an end. Let’s trust in each other that we are working to get to the other side. Simply surviving is not an option…we will thrive once this is defeated.
David J. Franks Chief Operating Officer
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THE LATEST SAFETY UPDATES FROM AROUND THE COMPANY
“The health and safety of our employees, our families and our customers remain, as always, our top priority. We have launched our safety response protocol which outlines the steps being taken to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Our workforce has been instructed to practice social distancing, sanitizers have been distributed, and we have hired extra cleaning crews for deep cleaning and disinfecting. In the midst of the current situation, we still wanted to look back and recognize our employees’ recent safety achievements. Usually, in the spring issue of our Company Magazine you would see pictures from our corporate safety banquets. However, as with most other social gatherings, this year's banquets were canceled. This does not take away from the tremendous accomplishments by our workforce—a list of sites recognized can be found on page 11. Thank you all for your hard and safe work!”
Mike Phelps, Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental
The following safety accomplishments and celebrations occurred before the pandemic. Therefore, you may see gatherings of large groups of people.
Five Years OSHA Recordable Free Baton Rouge, La. – Turner employees at Honeywell have worked five years OSHA recordable free.
Three Years and 1.7 Million Hours OSHA Recordable Free Point Comfort, Texas – Turner employees at Formosa Plastic have worked 3 years and 1.7 million hours recordable free.
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Safety First Three Sites - Three Years OSHA Recordable Free Turner Industries employees across three Kuraray Texas sites have worked three years OSHA recordable free: KURARAY POVAL, La Porte; KURARAY POVAL, Bayport; and KURARAY EVAL, Pasadena.
KURARAY EVAL, Pasadena “Congratulations to the Turner team at KURARAY EVAL, Pasadena on this accomplishment. It takes everyone working together to achieve our goals.” - Site Manager Brian Gray
KURARAY POVAL - La Porte “I would like to thank all Turner Industries employees at the KURARAY POVAL, La Porte site. Without the support of the supervisors and dedication of all the employees on site this accomplishment would not have been possible. Thank you all for your hard work and commitment.”
KURARAY POVAL - Bayport “Congratulations to the Turner maintenance and packaging group at the KURARAY POVAL, Bayport site. We have accomplished three years recordable free by working together and being our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. Keep it going.” - Site Manager Alan Smith
- Site Superintendent Rafael Vazquez
“I am proud of the commitment and dedication to safety shown by the Turner management, supervision and employees at all three Kuraray sites. Without their steadfast focus and attention to the smallest of details this milestone would not have been achieved. Congratulations on this achievement and always continue to strive for improvement every day.” - Site Operations Manager Mike Jones
Three Years OSHA Recordable Free
Safety Crew of the Week at Bayer Monsanto
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Turner employees at Formosa recently celebrated three years OSHA recordable free this week. The achievement was celebrated with a luncheon.
Luling, La. – Members of Turner’s scaffold crew were recently recognized for work safety completed in the 9 JG pipe rack. “This is an outstanding achievement for our crew,” said Lamar Jones, Site Superintendent
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Safety First Two Years OSHA Recordable Free
Convent, La. – Turner employees at Shell Convent have worked two years OSHA recordable free. The achievement was celebrated with a luncheon and a prize drawing.
3.4 Million Hours OSHA Recordable Free Lake Charles, La. – Turner employees, part of our MSA agreement (maintenance and turnarounds, site services, material management, capital and special projects) at Sasol worked 3.4 million hours OSHA recordable free in 2019.
Two Years OSHA Recordable Free Norco, La. – Turner employees at Shell Norco have worked two years OSHA recordable free. The achievement was celebrated with a luncheon and a prize drawing.
Sasol LCCP Safety Crew of the Week Westlake, La. – These employees were nominated for “Safety Crew of the Week.” These two crews came together for a major milestone in LDPE on the eve of Thanksgiving. They pushed through together and finished an almost impossible task, in a tight time-frame, without incident or injury. The communication, organization, and safe work of these crews were impressive and admirable. We appreciate the hard work and dedication by all employees. Supervisor: Robert Mott, General Foreman: George DeHoven, Steven Arsement, Glen Holbert, Safety Supervisor: Derryl Gaspard.
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Safety First One Year and 172,953 hours OSHA Recordable Free Mobile, Ala. – Turner employees at the Shell Mobile facility recently celebrated one year and 172,953 hours worked OSHA recordable free. A luncheon was held to celebrate. This is a great achievement and many thanks to all who worked hard to reach this milestone!
Two Years Recordable Free Omaha, Ne. – Turner employees at Syngenta have worked two years OSHA recordable free.
Kuraray STOP Work Events Pasadena, Texas – Three Turner employees at Kuraray EVAL were recognized for their “Stop Work” interventions. Thank you for stopping unsafe work. After removing a F-1402 paste filter, Derek Noel stopped work when a M-1416 hoist stopped working. The hoist malfunctioned and would not hoist down, while the load was suspended over the side of the deck. Derek notified his supervisor and he was able to bring the load back up over the deck after which they barricaded and tagged the area. The planning department was notified of the issue and was able to call out a crane to work on the equipment and get the paste filter safely to the ground. Jose Martinez and Juan Garcia walked the job with OPS and received a permit to pull PSV-8348. OPS opened the flange downstream to verify that the line was empty. Jose dressed in proper PPE (chemical suit, chemical gloves and face shield) started to pull PSV-8348 but then noticed liquid starting to flow from the flanges. Juan instructed Jose to close the flange and they both stopped work. These employees contacted OPS and a new lock box was made for the PSV with the correct equipment LOTO’d
Juan Garcia
Jose Martinez
Fourth Annual 2019 CTE Instructor Safety Day Turner Industries sponsored the Fourth Annual 2019 CTE Instructor Safety Day in partnership with San Jacinto College and CMEF (Construction Maintenance Education Foundation). For the last four years, Turner has invited high school instructors who are teaching the NCCER curriculum in the Houston region to come for a day and receive industry safety training that then can be taken back to school and shared with career and technical education students. The event was held at San Jacinto College central campus. The main topic on this year’s agenda was Job Safety Analysis (JSA) training and hazard awareness training. The day also included a presentation on career pathways and an information session about being “Fit for Duty.” Sessions were conducted by Turner’s Houston Workforce Development personnel Jay Roberson, Carla Thompson, and Fabrication Safety Manager, Tim Johnson. Chris Loosemore, Regional Safety Manager for Turner Industries and Dr. Allatia Harris from San Jacinto College welcomed the instructors to the session. Dr. Harris also spoke to the instructors about dual credit craft training programs at the college and offered a tour of the new LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology campus (CPET).
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Safety First Three Years OSHA Recordable Free Geismar, La. – Turner employees at Shell Geismar have worked three years OSHA recordable free. The event was celebrated with a luncheon and a prize drawing.
One Million Hours OSHA Recordable Free Freeport,Texas – Turner employees at Olin have worked one million hours OSHA recordable free.
“This achievement is the result of all our employees moving in the same direction every day, for every task. It could not have happened without outstanding leadership and safety culture of the Olin Freeport team,” said Turner Operations Manager Paul E. Perkins II.
2020 Annual Tailgate Extravaganza Pasadena, Texas – To kick off safety awards season, the Houston Area Safety Council (HASC) and Houston Business Roundtable held a tailgate Extravaganza. The Tailgate Extravaganza is a single day affair that offers networking and entertainment for vendors, fellow contractors, and clients in the Houston Ship Channel Region held at the Pasadena Fairgrounds. Participating contractors were asked to decorate and host a booth which corresponded with the event theme “Living the American Dream.” Turner Industries’ booth took life as “Prospector’s Point: Sifting Our Way to Safety.” As a sponsoring member and large supporter of the HASC, Turner Industries enlists the help from each of our divisions to make our booth a crowd favorite each year.
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Turner Industries Receives 2019 ABC National Safety Excellence Award Turner Industries has been honored with a 2019 ABC National Safety Excellence Award. The ABC National Safety Excellence Award recognizes companies that exhibit a continued commitment to jobsite safety and whose safety performance and programs are judged to be exemplary by the ABC National Safety and Health Committee. “Associated Builders and Contractors is proud to recognize Turner Industries for consistently raising the standards of safety in the construction industry,” said 2020 ABC National Chair Tim Keating, owner and president of R.C. Stevens Construction Co., Winter Garden, Florida. “Their dedication to worldclass safety performance and commitment to total human health is the gold standard of the merit shop construction industry.”
S A F E T Y
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AWARDS 2019
The safety and health of our employees and the protection of our clients’ facilities are woven into the very fiber of our overall success. Through the implementation of industry-leading employee onboarding and intervention techniques along with enhanced engagement, recognition and feedback processes, we have been able to elevate safety to a true corporate value, not just a program or practice.
still retaining a stellar safety record. This could have only been
accomplished through the drive, commitment, determination and energy put forth by each Turner team member. Every year, Turner Industries usually holds its own Corporate Safety Awards events to recognize the “Best of the Best” when it comes to safety performance. Due to the current pandemic, this year’s festivities were canceled. But that does not take away the great
In 2019, Turner Industries’ employees worked more hours, in more geographic locations and with a greater diversity of work activities than ever before in the history of our company while
accomplishments of our employees. Below are the 2019 safety
President’s Safety Excellence Awards
Corporate Safety Excellence Awards
Shell Chemical Geismar, Louisiana
Phillips 66 – Belle Chasse, Louisiana
MAINTENANCE
Ascend Performance Materials Chocolate Bayou, Texas MAINTENANCE
ExxonMobil Baytown Construction Baytown, Texas CONSTRUCTION
415 Modular Fabrication Port Allen, Louisiana CONSTRUCTION
Lake Charles Equipment Operations Lake Charles, Louisiana EQUIPMENT
Port Allen Fabrication Operations Port Allen, Louisiana PIPE FABRICATION DIVISION
excellence award recipients.
MAINTENANCE
ExxonMobil Plastics & Resins – Baton Rouge, Louisiana MAINTENANCE
NovelAire Technologies – Baton Rouge, Louisiana MAINTENANCE
SWS/TSG at Shell Refining and Chemicals – Norco, Louisiana
SPECIALTY SERVICES
TSS NDE at CF Industries – Donaldsonville, Louisiana SPECIALTY SERVICES
Lanxess Corporation – Orange, Texas MAINTENANCE
OxyChem – Ingleside, Texas MAINTENANCE
BP Amoco Chemicals – Texas City, Texas MAINTENANCE
TPC Group – Houston, Texas MAINTENANCE
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Throughout the years we have been, today we are, and tomorrow we will remain...
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To our extended Turner family: During this time of uncertainty, we want to share a note of thanks, encouragement and solidarity to you all. We thank you for the amazing work, exhausting effort, and difficulty you and your families are going through during these extraordinary times to keep our company, customers, and communities safe and continuously operational in the trademark Turner professional tradition. Kudos! Gracias! Merci! Danke! The legacy our father, Bert S. Turner, left behind is one built on safety, partnership and community. Over the past 58 years, you and the hundreds of thousands before you have taken Bert's guiding vision and carried it forward, making Turner Industries the industry-leading 'green machine' it is today. Along the way, your families and loved ones have also contributed, creating the support system that allows you to show up and be your best day-in and day-out. Please know you have our family's full support behind you. We are confident the company will come out of this current situation, once again, leading the way. Go Turner! Thank you! We are so proud of you all!, Mrs. Bert "Sue" Turner Susan Turner Robert Turner Mary "Moo" Svendson Turner Thomas Turner John Turner
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Projects & Services
WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT
A ‘Strong Foundation’ Kicks-off Multi-Phase Project at Ascend Chocolate Bayou
In October of 2019, the Turner Industries team at Ascend Performance Materials Chocolate Bayou, Texas operations formed a projects group to better serve the site. The first project the group is undertaking—replacing an existing 215' column—is a large, multiphase project involving Turner employees as well as the coordination of subcontractors. The new column will be located just to the east of the existing one, and Ascend plans on running the existing column until the new one has been set, the pipes connected and ready for tie-in. The primary goals of the project’s first phase, installing the foundation, were to finish safely, on time and under budget. As the groundwork spaces got tighter—a result of the new foundation near the existing column—the team performed the work with no recordables or safety incidents. The group’s trusted relationship with Ascend’s safety, operations, and management teams has been integral to Turner’s success.
Next up is steel work, preparing for the arrival of the column, and finally dressing out the column (which is 215 feet high and weighs 450,000 pounds). This ongoing project is just one of the many things Turner does at the Ascend Chocolate Bayou site. The team there also handles routine maintenance, turnaround planning and warehousing, scheduling, and janitorial services. “Turner’s projects group at Ascend Performance Materials is proud to have completed the foundation for the D3/D4 column that will be dressed out and erected later this year. The success of the project would not have been possible without valued support of the whole company. You may be assured of our continuing dedication with the purpose of achieving the best quality and performance,” said Turner Project Superintendent Leo Lopez.
PROJECT QUICK FACTS PEAK HEADCOUNT 35
OSHA RECORDABLES ZERO
INJURIES ZERO
WORK HOURS 5,487.50
INCIDENTS ZERO
DURATION 3 MONTHS, 4 DAYS
TOTAL CONCRETE YARDS POURED 150 YARDS
PROJECT PERSONNEL PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT Leonel Lopez
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PROJECT CONTROLS Aaron Barmore
MATERIAL/SERVICE COORDINATOR Daniel Bocanegra
CIVIL SUPERVISOR Juan Gutierrez
Projects & Services
Turner Industries Delivers ONE Solution at Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies in Orange, Texas Multiple Turner Industries divisions and groups worked together with Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies culminating in the completion of Honeywell’s Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Reduction Project at their Orange, Texas site. VOCs are compounds emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. The Honeywell VOC reduction project goal is to capture these emissions, reducing their presence in the environment. This schedule-driven project was a ‘ONE Solution’ Turner effort by maintenance, crane and rigging and Turner Specialty Services’ NonDestructive Examination group. Project scope included erecting over 180 tons of steel and equipment, including an 86’ tall prefabricated binary module complete with equipment and piping, pouring concrete, fabricating and installing piping, and building scaffolds. Turner’s specialized transportation group was also brought in during the project for the transportation of prefabricated modules from North Carolina to the jobsite in Orange, Texas. The project was an all-around success, meeting a strict six-month construction schedule. Turner employees worked 77,743 hours with zero safety incidents and recordables. The success of this project is a direct result of the ongoing alliance built between Turner and Honeywell.
PROJECT QUICK FACTS
PROJECT DURATION
6 MONTHS
CUBIC YARDS OF CONCRETE
182
TONS OF STEEL ERECTED
180
TOTAL HOURS WORKED
77,743
NUMBER OF WELDS PERFORMED
5,928
FOOTAGE OF PIPE
5,748
PROJECT PERSONNEL SITE SUPERVISOR
CAPITAL SUPERVISOR
Chris Melancon
James Wilson
FIELD EXECUTION TEAM Hugo Ramirez, Chris Nelson, Rafael Watler, Douglas Williams, Mark Colley, Tommy Roberts, Anna Hernandez, Laura White, Amy Young.
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Sanitation and Disinfectant Services
SPECIALTY SERVICES
Vapor Blasting Disinfectant
Atomizer / Fogging Disinfectant
This service is an efficient and cost-effective method to disinfect large square-footage areas. For example: • Turn-Stiles
• Buses
This service can be used to disinfect low-ventilated areas and is safe for the following: • Offices
• Stairwells
• Flooring
• Port-A-Johns
• Heavy Traffic Areas
• Lunch Rooms
• Lunch Tents
• Maintenance / I&E Shops
• Control Rooms
• Heavy Machinery
• Inside BRMs
Power Breezer Disinfectant This service puts a layer of cleansing vapor over open areas with tables, equipment, racks, conveyors and other surfaces that are continually touched. Can be used for: • Lunch Rooms • Warehouses • Maintenance / I&E Shops
Currently, the virus is very active and continues to spread — affecting our businesses and personal safety in unprecedented proportions. Needless to say, it is very important to aggressively and frequently disinfect surfaces to minimize transmission. Once surfaces are touched by humans, they are potentially contaminated and under the circumstances requires routine disinfecting until the pandemic subsides.
Contact Information BATON ROUGE AREA
LAKE CHARLES AREA
Bryant Lott
Daniel Chaisson
Gerald Munoz
(225) 247-7356 blott@turner-industries.com
(337) 660-7531 dchaisson@turner-industries.com
(979) 480-4483 gmunoz@turner-industries.com
Jimmy Watkins
HOUSTON AREA
NORTH LOUISIANA / NORTH TEXAS AREA Fred Chandler (318) 538-8054 fchandler@turner-industries.com
(225) 907-6208 jwatkins@turner-industries.com
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COVID-19 CARE & TESTING With the effects of COVID-19 continuing to be felt around the world, please see information below from Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield which provides guidance on what to do if you show symptoms associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, including cough and fever. To encourage diligence and to help mitigate the spread of this virus, Turner Industries has waived copay requirements for employees and covered dependents that are tested for COVID-19 on the company health plans. Please note that while testing is starting to become more widely available in many locations, a doctor's order is required in order to be tested.
Where do I go if I think I have Coronavirus? First, don’t panic. Your symptoms could be allergies, common cold, or flu — but it’s best to be sure. You have a few different options for receiving care. If you’re showing symptoms, such as fever and cough, the safest place to be — for you and for everyone else — is in your home. So, here’s what you can do:
Contact your primary care physician They can help you get a Coronavirus test at the right location if they determine you need one — and prescribe medications as well. (No doctor? Visit an urgent care center — but call in advance to let them know you’re coming and why.)
Schedule a telemedicine appointment (see right for more information) This is a great way to avoid leaving home when you are ill and still receive medical assistance. Telemedicine clinicians can cover basic screening questions and help you decide the best next step. Prefer to stick with your network doctor? Many of them offer a telemedicine option, too. Contact them directly to find out.
In case of medical emergency, call 911 That means difficulty breathing or another emergency medical condition. Call the ER so they can prepare for your arrival and limit your exposure to others.
Telemedicine Social distancing has become the new norm with the COVID-19 outbreak. As such, we want to remind employees about the telemedicine benefit. Telemedicine gives you 24/7 access to board certified physicians for treatment of minor medical conditions over the phone or via video chat. This allows you to get the care that you need without visiting a public doctor’s office. The visit is FREE for those on Turner’s PPO Select and PPO Basic medical plans.
Using this benefit is as simple as 1-2-3 Download the AmWell or Doctor on Demand app from the app store, or visit their websites at www.amwell.com or www.doctorondemand.com.
Register and create a patient profile. See a doctor immediately or schedule an appointment. Please note, if you are seeking mental health counseling via the telemedicine benefit, you should select the AmWell option above.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ( EAP ) Turner Industries’ Guidance Resources employee assistance program (EAP) is there to help during difficult times such as these. To access confidential services through your EAP call (866) 897-4132 or visit www.guidanceresources.com (Web ID TURNEREAP).
Guidance Resources has also established a toolkit specific to COVID-19. Please click on the link below to access these extensive materials:
Coronavirus U.S. Digital Toolkit: https://pages.e2ma.net/ pages/1807892/20932
COVID-19 Resources Spanish: https://pages.e2ma.net/ pages/1807892/21214
Turner Benefits Help Line: (225) 214-2566 or benefits@turner-industries.com
For the latest information, please refer to the following websites: World Health Organization (WHO): www.who.int US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): www.cdc.gov Remember: Follow all guidance from local, state & federal public health officials. TURNER STRONG SPECIAL EDITION
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OUR EMPLOYEE-DIRECTED VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION
The following TEAM Turner events happened before any social distancing or “stay-at-home” orders were issued.
Turner Industries Volunteers for American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge Houston, Texas – TEAM Turner has volunteered their time and manpower assisting the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge to ensure that they achieve their April 20th opening date. The Hope Lodge offers cancer patients, and their caregivers, a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in a city other than their own. TEAM Turner volunteers have assisted with various tasks such as stuffing pillows, delivering bedding, building shelves and shower chairs.
United Way of Greater Houston’s Bay Area Center Community Resource Fair Pasadena, TX – TEAM Turner members supported United Way of Greater Houston by assisting with registration and the distribution of food at their Bay Area Center Community Resource Fair. Over 150 individuals attended the event.
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TEAM Turner™ Volunteers at Braille Challenge Baton Rouge, La. – Every year, the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired holds a ‘Braille Challenge’ for its students as part of a national contest. The challenge is designed to motivate students and emphasize their study of braille, while rewarding their
success
with
fun-filled,
challenging, local and national events. For this year’s competition, Turner volunteers cooked and served lunch to the contestants and their families.
VOW22 Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike Lake Jackson, Texas – Turner Industries participated in VOW22’s 2020 Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike. The non-profit organization, VOW22 assists veterans through community awareness, camaraderie, interaction and communication.
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News & Notes Turner Industries Named Pasadena Chamber of Commerce 2020 Industry of the Year
Pasadena, TX – Turner Industries was invited to attend the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce State of the City Luncheon. During the event Turner was announced as the 2020 Industry of the Year.
Pictured left to right are Michael Kenney, Anel Cruz, Trina Meekins, Jill Hill, Terry Kenney, Michael Stirrat and Jason Broha.
2020 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Pelican Chapter Chairman Baton Rouge, La. – Turner Industries Senior Vice President of Construction Carlos Guidry has been inducted as 2020 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Pelican Chapter Chairman. Carlos has been involved with ABC’s Pelican Chapter for over 20 years serving the chapter through various roles. Carlos was first introduced to ABC’s Pelican Chapter in the early 90’s as a recent college graduate. “I was simply told by my supervisor that in order to get some planning and scheduling expertise under by belt, I needed to “go take some classes.” I can honestly say taking those classes with ABC was one of the most important decisions I ever made.” Years down the road and with more experience under his belt, Carlos was offered the opportunity to give back to ABC by becoming an instructor at their Baton Rouge Training Center. Teaching was originally not something Carlos had thought about doing but saw it as an opportunity to give back to the organization and found the opportunity to be very rewarding. “From that point on I wanted and needed to get more involved in ABC Pelican and the Merit Shop.” Carlos went on to join the committee and serve on the chapter’s board of directors leading him to his current position of 2020 ABC Pelican Chairman. “I look forward to working with the excellent ABC staff led by President David Helveston. It’s going to be a great year!”
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News & Notes Elizabeth Beckham Appointed to a Two Year Term on East Baton Rouge Parish Workforce Development Board Baton Rouge, La. – Turner Industries Learning & Development Manager, Elizabeth Beckham has been appointed a two-year term on the East Baton Rouge Parish Workforce Development Board 21. The goal of Employ BR, Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) 21, is to develop a sustainable labor force to meet the needs of the industry and citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish. Elizabeth has also been invited to serve a three-year term with The National Advisors for Chapters (NAC) supporting chapters in Arkansas, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Mississippi, New Orleans, North Alabama, North Louisiana, and Northwest Arkansas. The National Advisors for Chapters are distinguished Association for Talent Development (ATD) past presidents who serve as national volunteer advisors to the chapter services team and chapter leaders. The mission of the NAC is to serve as advisors, advocates, and mentors within ATD on matters of chapter management and operations to ensure high quality service to members. NAC members are tasked with providing strategic direction and leadership in the development and support of ATD chapters and members.
2020 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Inaugural Celebration Houston, TX – Turner Industries was invited to attend the 2020 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.’s (ABC) Inaugural Celebration. During the celebration multiple Turner employees were recognized for their industry efforts. Turner Senior Vice President of the Western Region John Golashesky was inducted into the ABC Houston 2020 Board of Directors; Safety Manager Gus Castillo was recognized as the 2020 chairperson of the ABC Houston Safety Committee; Crane and Rigging Certification Coordinator Jay Roberson was recognized as the 2020 chairperson of the CMEF Industrial Training Committee and Workforce Development Manager for the Western Region Carla Thompson, received the 2019 Phillip Maddox Award/CMEF Volunteer of the Year at the inaugural event.
Pictured are Carla Thompson and Jay Roberson.
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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.
The 2019-2020 campaign was one of Turner’s most successful raising $2,124,327. Thank you to all our employees for your generosity. The success of the campaign earned Turner several recognitions:
The 2019-2020 campaign saw a thirteen percent increase in participation and below is a list of our top twenty contributing jobsites. These sites have shown great heart and compassion and are an example of excellence for all of us to follow. Pipe Fabrication Facility – Paris, Texas Pipe Fabrication Facility – Port Allen, Louisiana Sasol – Lake Charles, Louisiana Equipment Division – Baton Rouge, Louisiana Westlake Chemical – Geismar, Louisiana Gulf Coast Venture Project – Corpus Christi, Texas
Paris, Texas – Turner employees attended a United Way Appreciation Banquet where they were recognized as the top contributor for the 2019-2020 Lamar County campaign, raising over $159,000.00. After the banquet, employees visited the Veteran’s Memorial Center to take their picture next to the memorial dedicated to Bert Turner.
Marathon Ashland Petroleum – Catlettsburg, Kentucky Arlanxeo – Orange, Texas Indorama Ventures Xylenes – Decatur, Alabama Exxon Chemical Refinery – Baton Rouge, Louisiana Citgo Refinery – Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, La. – At the United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s Annual Meeting and Victory luncheon held on February 6, 2020, Gregory P. Thibodeaux, was awarded the 2019 Leonard Richard Employee Campaign Chair award. A long-time Turner employee, Greg has always believed in the mission of Pictured is Gregory P. Thibodeaux and President & CEO of UWSLA Denise Durel. United Way and its programs. Congratulations to Greg for his tireless efforts helping to make this year’s United Way gift on behalf of Turner Industries, Lake Charles Operations, larger than ever before. Texas City, Texas – Turner Industries was presented the Gold Campaign Achievement Award in the Industrial Contractor Division for the United Way of Galveston County Mainland on February 12, Pictured are Michelle Hardy, Amy Rouse, 2020 during the annual Christal Robnett, Shayne Bellina, Victor Jimenez, campaign lunch. Our Brandy Cornelius and Terry Kenney. site maintenance employees at Marathon GBR Refinery are to be congratulated for their contributions to United Way. It is their donations that made Turner the Gold Campaign recipient. Turner employees Victor Jimenez, Shayne Bellina, and Brandy Cornelius from Marathon GBR were there to accept the award. 22
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Shell Chemical – Geismar, Louisiana Syngenta Corporation – St. Gabriel, Louisiana Amec Foster Wheeler USA – St. James, Louisiana Nutrien – Geismar, Louisiana Shell Chemical – Convent, Louisiana Catlettsburg Refining – Catlettsburg, Kentucky Occidental Chemical – Geismar, Louisiana Phillips 66 – Lake Charles Louisiana Phillips 66 – Belle Chasse, Louisiana
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About Us T
urner Industries provides a single solution in heavy industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, pipe and module fabrication, equipment, rigging and specialized transportation, and associated specialty services. With $3.1B in 2019 revenue, Engineering News-Record Sourcebook ranks Turner as the nation's top maintenance contractor in petroleum, and the top contractor in Texas and Louisiana. The company, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, employs 23,000+ and works across the United States.
SERVICE OFFERINGS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, RIGGING & SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION PIPE FABRICATION MODULAR FABRICATION MAINTENANCE & TURNAROUNDS SPECIALTY SERVICES
REGIONAL OFFICES TEXAS
Houston Corpus Christi Point Comfort Paris Beaumont Freeport
LOUISIANA Baton Rouge Geismar Lake Charles Monroe
Port Allen New Orleans LaPlace
ALABAMA
Decatur Mobile
Corporate Office
FLORIDA
Division/Regional Office
Pensacola
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
ROLAND M. TOUPS
THOMAS H. TURNER
STEPHEN M. TOUPS
DAVID J. FRANKS
Executive Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
President
Chief Operating Officer
www.turner-industries.com
turnerbusdev@turner-industries.com
(800) 288-6503
No one knows exactly what the other side of this looks like, but I do know that our employees are leading the way, building the foundation of the company's next chapter. – Stephen M. Toups, President