2023 Turner Industries Spring Magazine

TURNER INDUSTRIES

HARNESSING THE POWER OF SOFT CRAFTS FOR UNRIVALED RESULTS!

TURNER INDUSTRIES COMPANY MAGAZINE

EDITORS

Jason Broha, Marie Crespo, Corinne Bergeron, Terry Kenney, and Andrew White

WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Ronald Barber, Darrien Batiste, Jared Benoit, Jason Broha, Corinne Bergeron, Frank Canella, Esteban Cavazos, Matthew Clift, Julie Clifton, Charles Corossan Jr., Kelly Cortez, Marie Crespo, David Ducote, Cory Fredieu, Lori Garza, Bryan Gerace, David Guitreau, Garin James, Terry Kenney, Mickey Kent, Rodney Landry, Patrick Lee, Christopher Lossett, Raul Luna, Richard Medina, James Miller, Paul Perkins II, Colby Plaia, Amber Poche, Bobby Pollard Jr., Michael Jay Roberson, David Rutherford, Jake Savoy, Ed Walker, Andrew White, Nathon Williams, and Rody Willis

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Jason Broha

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Scott Greci

It’s officially spring! This time of year is often used as a metaphor for new beginnings, renewal, and growth. With that thought in mind, we’ve highlighted Turner Industries’ SIPA group, a group that has grown significantly over the past couple of years. With scaffolding, insulation, painting, and abatement as SIPA’s four main service lines, SIPA is Turner Industries’ own “Fantastic Four,” a team that continues to perform soft craft services successfully and safely.

Going back to what spring means, it’s also a symbol of shedding the old and embracing the new. After overcoming the challenges posed by COVID-19, Turner is continuing to move forward and seizing the opportunities that lie ahead. Thanks to all of Turner’s employees who helped make this first quarter of 2023 such a success!

MEET THE TEAM

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SAFETY FIRST

The Latest & Greatest Safety Updates From Around the Company

Stop Work Authority Recognition

Baton Rouge, La. — Turner Industries’ Honeywell Baton Rouge maintenance group achieved its goal of Stop Work Authority instances in 2022. Under the leadership of Maintenance Supervisor Spencer Courtney and Foreman Hector Sanchez, the group embraced the importance of “ boots-on-the-ground Hector ’s commitment to safety was evident with 70 instances of “Stop Work Authority ” submitted by him alone. Hector leadership and passion for safe work is truly inspiring. Thank you, Hector, for being a shining example of safety excellence.

Kudos! This nested mechanical crew at Vertex Energy – Saraland, Alabama (right) was recently named “crew of the week” and received a big “kudos!” from site management thanks to their stop work catch. The crew, tasked with replacing a pump spool on two separate pumps, requested a permit to proceed with the work. While walking the job down with the unit operator, checking isolation and zero energy, the crew asked the operator if the pumps were locked out. The operator stated that both pumps were racked out and locked the night before. The crew asked if he would push the start button just to make sure. When the operator pressed the start button, the pump started then moved to the second pump, which also started. The job walk was stopped, and the operator notified his supervisor. Work resumed after both pumps were racked out and another job walk was completed.

Plaquemine, La. — While conducting a field evaluation at Westlake Plaquemine, Turner Industries API Inspector Dylan Andre noticed a nitrogen hose still connected to a nozzle on a confined space that was cleared for entry. Thanks to Dylan ’ s quick thinking and attention to detail, the job was stopped. The near miss was escalated to the shift supervisor, preventing a potentially dangerous situation. Kudos to Dylan for his dedication to safety and for being a valuable member of the Turner team.

Turner Industries Safety Manager Patrick Lee congratulates Hector Sanchez

Westlake Plaquemine’s Patrick Rome and Turner Industries’ Dylan Andre.

One Year OSHA Recordable Free

Hahnville, La. — Turner Industries maintenance employees at Do w ’s St. Charles Operations recently completed one year OSHA recordable free. Turner was awarded the maintenance contract in March 2022 and has worked over 236,000 hours OSHA recordable free.

Five Years OSHA Recordable Free

Pine Bluff, Ark. Turner employees at Evergreen packaging have worked five years OSHA recordable free.

Safety Celebration

Plaquemine, La. In March, Turner employees at O lin enjoyed a celebration of recent safety achievements. Turner CEO Stephen Toups attended the celebration and thanked all employees for their hard and safe work.

One Year OSHA Recordable Free

Norco, La. Turner employees at Shell Norco have worked one year and 892,000 hours OSHA recordable free. “With over 400 employees on site, a performance like this takes dedication from everyone. There is no better feeling than leaving the site every day knowing you did a good job and that everyone went home safely to their families,” said Site Manager Kirby Nunez.

HASC Tailgate Extravaganza

Houston, Texas — Turner Industries participated in the Health and Safety Council Tailgate Extravaganza to kick off their 2023 Safety Excellence Awards Season.

With a Wild Wild West theme for this year ’s event, Turner booth came to life as a rodeo arena and even featured professional rodeo clowns. At Turner Industries, we don’t clown around with safety!

Houston,

Seven Years OSHA

Recordable Free

Turner Industries Receives No. 1 Ranking on ABC’s 2023 Top Performers List

Turner Industries has once again been ranked No.1 on Associated Builders and Contractors’ Top Performers list, which ranks its contractor members that build the country’s most enduring, innovative, and high-quality construction projects, based on work hours.

“Earning the No. 1 rank on ABC’s 2023 Top Performers list is a true honor,” said Turner Industries CEO Stephen Toups. “Our employees deserve all the credit because they are the ones who go to work every day with a ‘top performer’ mindset. We are privileged to be on this list with the best of the best in our industry as we work toward the same goal. As ABC’s top performers, we must continue to develop our current workforce, build the workforce of tomorrow, contribute to the communities where we operate, and—above all—work safely.”

As an ABC Top Performer, Turner Industries demonstrated worldclass safety performance by achieving Gold status in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, which makes the top-performing contractors more than six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to ABC’s Safety Performance Report.

“Turner Industries invests in and attributes its successes to its people, and its value proposition gives their employees purpose, delivers quality to their clients, and strengthens their bottom line,” said Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of ABC. “Congratulations to Turner Industries for raising the bar in developing people, winning work, and delivering that work safely, ethically, and profitably.”

What It Takes to Get the Job Done Right

Turner Industries Completes Utility Excavation Work for OQ Chemicals

At OQ Chemicals’ manufacturing site in Bay City, Texas, Turner Industries’ civil construction group recently completed a complex utility excavation project. OQ needed to expand its raw water system on site due to an increase in chemical production, and the “Raw Water Project” involved the installation of a new 24-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) raw water distribution line from the site’s reservoir to a header on the opposite side of the Utilities Water Treater Unit.

The installation of the new underground piping was designed to include deep open cut excavations, which Turner was able to successfully eliminate via detailed planning and coordination with OQ’s operations team. Turner and OQ collaborated to develop a creative solution to a risk caused by the existing silt in the reservoir threatening to inundate the new raw water

line once the temporary sheet piles were pulled. The solution involved underwater diving activities inside the reservoir to remove some of the top parts of the sheet piling installed by Turner to create a stilling well to hold back the silt.

It took Turner a little over three months to complete the work, and Ed Walker served as the project manager. Walker and his team—with more than 100 years of combined industry experience—completed the project safely, on schedule, and under budget.

According to Walker, the cornerstone of this project’s success was the civil group’s “112% mentality.” Each employee is expected to give 112% every day, and the team displays its 112% hard hat stickers with pride. Having this mindset to always go above and beyond is a main reason why Turner’s civil group continues to successfully execute projects throughout the Gulf South region.

“Turner has been invited back by OQ to perform more construction work in Bay City, which is further proof of their commitment to client satisfaction,” Walker said. “When a customer invites you back to perform more work, that’s when you know you did a good job.”

• 2,653 Linear Feet of Underground HDPE Piping

• 160 Cubic Yards of Concrete

• 3.3 Tons of Reba r

• 14 Weeks to Complete

• ZERO OSHA Recordables

“The daily execution by Turner on this project was phenomenal,” said OQ Construction Manager Chris Johnson. “Turner’s performance was not only outstanding, but their overall quality and attention to detail was also exemplary.”

Turner Industries Providing ONE Solution Service Model for Freeport LNG

With its ONE Solution ™ service model, Turner Industries is quickly becoming a premier provider of post-construction services and small capital work for the LNG marketplace in Texas. A recent example of Turner’s success in the LNG sector has been its work for Freeport LNG, which began last year.

In August 2022, Turner began working on Freeport LNG’s “T1 Snuff Line,” replacing 600 feet of 2-inch pipe on a storage tank. Shortly after this, Turner started conducting mechanical work while utilizing five of its service lines: Rope Access; Scaffolding, Insulation, Painting, and Abatement (SIPA); Pipe Fabrication; Equipment, Rigging, and Specialized Transportation; and Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages.

“We can provide Freeport LNG a turnkey portfolio of services for their maintenance and small project needs,” said Bobby Pollard Jr., project superintendent for Turner Industries. “This allows us to have a single contact on-site for multiple service lines, which clients value. At Freeport LNG, we’re completing our work on time, safely, and building working relationships.”

Since its initial work in mid-2022, Turner has remained active at Freeport LNG and is now performing additional services including hydro excavation, civil, and valve detensioning.

“We value Turner’s ability to support our operations with a wide range of services delivered in a cooperative, timely, and safe manner,” said Mark Mallett, chief operating officer for Freeport LNG.

PROJECT QUICK FACTS

SE RVICE S PROVIDED

• Ro pe Access

• Scaffolding, Insulation, Painting, and Abatement

• Pipe Fabrication

• Crane and Rigging

• Specialized Welding Services

• Hydro Excavation

• Civil

• Valve Detensio ning

Turner Industries is providing Freeport LNG a turnkey portfolio of services for its small capital project needs

WORKHOURS LOGGED : 11,000+

OSHA RECORDABLE INCIDENTS : Zero

Turner Industries is providing Freeport LNG a turnkey portfolio of services— including rope access services—for its small capital project needs.

Rope Access Team Stands by During Freeze

In late December 2022, Turner Specialty Services’ mechanical rope access team was called upon to stand by at S.E. Tylose in Plaquemine due to anticipated freezing temperatures. The goal was to rapidly repair any leaks and minimize operational downtime while safeguarding over 330 feet of critical plant process lines.

The client chose rope access services over traditional scaffolding, enabling work at various angles without the need for multiple scaffolds. This approach proved more cost-effective and time-efficient, eliminating delays caused by scaffold erection.

Plant Engineer Nick Juneau praised Turner ’s rope access team, stating, “ They took the time to comprehend the work scope during the planning process and successfully executed the job by meticulously preparing for every possible rigging aspect. The job was better performed through rope access than with traditional methods. We will keep Turner Specialty Services in mind for future work opportunities.”

Turner Rope Access Operations Manager Nathon Williams highlighted the team’s efficiency and safety, saying, “Our rope access teams safely rigged over 30 pipe sections for gasket repairs, pulling blinds and wrapping leaking sections of piping. The time saved through quick, safe access to the affected areas saved the plant days of downtime.”

The project was completed under budget, showcasing Turner ’s innovative work methods as an effective alternative to traditional scaffolding for certain applications. This value-added approach has solidified Turner's reputation as a leader among service providers.

Emergency Job Tackled by Rope Access Team

Turner ’s rope access group swiftly tackled an emergency job for the Louisiana Department of Transportation (DOT) at the Belle Chasse Bridge in south Louisiana. Tasked with inspecting the bridge’s drive shaft gears and associated hardware, the team expertly navigated underneath the structure, discovering two broken drive shaft couplings.

The rope access group promptly removed and replaced the couplings, while also addressing additional work requests. Turner Rope Access Operations Manager Nathon Williams proudly reported, “Our client was extremely satisfied with the work quality and response time. The job was completed incident-free, ahead of schedule, and saved the client over $45,000. This crucial intervention got the bridge back up and running, ensuring the smooth passage of marine cargo.”

Solugen Awards Turner Industries with Nested Maintenance Contract

Solugen specializes in the production of sustainable chemicals using bio-based manufacturing methods, and its proprietary technology platform combines biology and chemistry to produce high-performance chemicals from plant sugars. In 2021, Solugen opened the world’s first carbon-negative molecule factory in Houston, and Turner Industries started working at the site last year.

Turner’s first work for Solugen in Houston included a small civil project, which involved demoing a concrete wall and building a concrete support base for new pumps being added to the site. Solugen was so pleased with Turner’s performance on the project that they awarded Turner a nested maintenance contract.

“In December 2022, our nested maintenance contract with Solugen began. Since then, we’ve supported the site with crane and rigging during its outage, and provided scaffolding, insulation, painting, hydro blasting, and tank inspection services,” said Esteban Cavazos, site superintendent for Turner Industries.

Turner is also assisting Solugen with its safety efforts. With the site only being a couple years old, Turner and Solugen are working together to build and maintain a culture of safety excellence.

“We’ve brought our safety best practices to the site such as lockout tagout , confined space entry, job safety analysis, etc.,” said Gregory Stephens, operations manager for Turner Industries. “Since day one, Solugen has embraced our safety best practices, and we’ll continue to provide our expertise to help ensure the safety of each employee.”

Solugen’s products are bio-based alternatives to petroleum-derived chemicals used in the production of consumer goods such as cosmetics, water treatment, agriculture, and plastics. Turner supports Solugen's mission of creating a cleaner, more sustainable future by providing the industry with affordable, high-quality bio-based chemicals.

“The relationship between Turner and Solugen is off to a great start,” Stephens said. “As this site continues to grow, we’re excited to see what the future has in store.”

Turner Industries employees started working at Solugen’s carbon-negative molecule factory in Houston last year. From left (front row) are Oliver Gonzales, Esteban Cavazos, Nathaniel Bell, and Israel Saucedo. From left (back row) are Brijido Ysquierdo and Kevin Bell.

Turner Industries Successfully Replaces 127,092 Pound Tank

Turner Industries ’ equipment and rigging group was able to safely replace a 127,092-pound tank for a client in the Houston area, despite the challenge of limited crane access from one side and a railcar loading dock located only 36 feet away. The team, led by veteran operator and assembly director Tracy Johnson, spent several months meticulously planning and laying out the TC-4000 crane to identify the only spot that would allow a safe lift of the tank and allow for the 800-ton crane with an outrigger spread of 63 feet.

In January of 2023, the Turner team assembled the TC-4000 according to plan, which had two of the outriggers located underneath a live pipe rack, within inches of two support columns, and the tail swing of the crane in spots having clearances of less than 3 inches.

The project also involved removing overhead obstructions and completing lift plans, but the team was able to assemble the crane ahead of schedule and complete the tank replacement on time with zero incidents.

Turner employee Tracy Johnson was hospitalized after planning the project, and we ask that you keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Tracy ethic and expertise in the crane and rigging industry are an integral part of Turner's commitment to providing safe and effective solutions for our clients.

Turner Industries and Shell Collaborate to Execute Flare Drum Replacement

Earlier this year, Shell Norco faced the challenge of temporarily replacing a flare drum. Fortunately, the ideal solution was found at the preservation-mode Shell Convent site, which possessed a flare drum that met the required specifications.

Between January 15th and 17th, Turner Industries Rigging, and Specialized Transportation Division swiftly sprang into action. They expertly removed the flare drum from Shell Convent and transported it to Shell Norco, where it was offloaded for repurposing—all within a remarkable three-day timeframe.

Turner Site Manager Mickey Kent praised the flawless execution of the 90,000 -pound drum lift and transport, attributing the success to the excellent teamwork between Turner ’s specialized division and the onsite teams at both Shell Convent and Shell Norco. This seamless collaboration resulted in the completion of the project without incidents, reflecting Turner Industries’ commitment to delivering efficient and safe solutions.

Westlake Job Completed Ahead of Schedule

Turner Industries employees at Westlake Petro just wrapped up a complete furnace retubing, three days ahead of the original 21-day schedule.

“This project required extensive planning, coordin ation, and technical expertise, all of which were expertly executed by our team,” said Matthew Clift, superintendent for Turner Industries. “This was a true demonstration of what teamwork is. The synergy among the team members, coupled with their expertise and commitment to excellence, made this project a success.”

PROJECT QUICK FACTS

Duration: 18 D ays

Workforce: 31

Total Welds: 185

Rejection Rate: 0%

Turner Industries Employees Participate in Shell HLP ’s Operator Care Workshop

Turner Industries employees recently participated in Shell’s Operator Care workshop at the Shell Houston Lubricants Plant (HLP). Operator Care is a collaborative and sustainable standard used by Shell to keep a production line clean and defect-free and to ensure the line runs efficiently.

Turner Industries employees helped perform a deep cleaning of Gallon Line 2. These employees learned the importance of having a clean and stable line to keep production flowing, which also helps reduce downtime.

Since 2016, Turner has assisted Shell HLP with liquid bottle packaging and bulk packaging of drums and totes. Today, Turner has 90 employees working at Shell HLP who help package oil products such as Rotella, Pennzoil, and Quaker State. These Turner employees perform various jobs to help Shell operate approximately 15 production lines as well as provide forklift operations in the Shell HLP warehouse.

At the conclusion of the workshop, the standards and work instructions were established to keep Gallon Line 2 in its improved condition. Shell is now training all personnel at the facility on the new Operator Care tasks and embedding these tasks into the dayto-day work for all lines.

“Turner’s packaging team helped play a big part in getting the line where it needed to be and is currently helping to sustain it,” said Shell HLP Assistant Plant Manager Bhala Kanade. “Thanks to the Turner employees for all their help and their continuous commitment to our Operator Care program.”

Turner Industries and Methanex Promote Safety While Supporting Mental Health

Turner Industries and Methanex’s Geismar, Louisiana site raised $48,000 for Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana (VOASCLA). The funds—raised through a recent Safe Days campaign held on the site—will support mental health services in Ascension Parish.

The Safe Days campaign took place during Methanex’s G1 Turnaround, where Turner acted as the general mechanical contractor. Turner provided mechanical and welding services through our Specialized Welding Services (SWS), soft-craft services through our SIPA group (scaffolding, insulation, painting and abatement), and industrial cleaning and inspection services through Turner Specialty Services (TSS). During the G1 Turnaround, Turner worked over 125,000 hours with a peak headcount of 300 employees with zero OSHA recordables.

Turner proudly supports Methanex’s goal of being a zero-injury workplace while also giving back to the community.

“We chose to donate the funds raised from our Safe Days campaign to Volunteers of America because many people in our community have dealt with mental health challenges in the wake of the pandemic,” said Meg Mahoney, stakeholder relations manager at Methanex. “VOASCLA’s housing and homeless services, mobile outreach unit, and counseling services have provided invaluable support to the people in our area. We are proud of our employees and contractors for their unwavering commitment to safety, and we are pleased to be able to give back to the community through this organization.”

During the Safe Days campaign, for every safe and injury-free day reached, Methanex and Turner donated $750 to VOASCLA, and another contractor contributed a $5,000 donation. In total, $53,000 was raised between Methanex and its contractors. VOASCLA President and CEO David Kneipp and Vice President of Development Shannon Abney were presented with a check at a recent appreciation event for employees who took part in the Safe Days campaign.

As part of a Safe Days campaign, Turner Industries and Methanex’s Geismar, Louisiana site raised $48,000 for Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana. The funds will support mental health services in Ascension Parish. In total, $ 53,000 was raised between Methanex and its contractors.

Turner Industries and Vertex Energy Team Up to Grant Child’s Wish

Turner Industries recently partnered with Vertex Energy in Mobile, Alabama to make a donation to the Make-AWish - Foundation, sending 8-year-old Bennett Adamson and his family on a special trip to Disney World.

The Make-A-Wish donation was part of Vertex by pledging funds for every injury-free shift its employees have had while working on Vertex’s renewable diesel conversion project. To date, the project, which Turner serves as the mechanical general contractor, has achieved more than 400,000 safe workhours.

Vertex’s partnership with Make-A-Wish began in 2019. This is the second wish that Turner has been involved with since the project began. Adamson, a lifelong Star Wars fan, was diagnosed with a blood disorder that required around-the-clock medical care.

HARNESSING THE POWER OF SOFT CRAFTS FOR UNRIVALED RESULTS!

OUR MISSION at Turner Industries is to help our clients become more successful, and we understand each client’s goal of achieving operational and reliability excellence. Our ONE Solution™ approach makes Turner one of the only true full-service contractors in the nation. From construction to facility management, most services require skilled craft. There is, however, a large portion of heavy industrial work that perhaps does not get as much attention as it should—soft crafts. Soft craft services are crucial for any facility, and it might be fair to say that soft craft employees are some of the unsung heroes of our industry.

In this cover story, you will learn how Turner is providing safe, cost-effective, and productive soft craft services to our clients while also seamlessly integrating these services into existing site activities. Our scaffolding, insulation, painting, and abatement (SIPA) group has the experience and knowledge to tackle the most complex jobs.

Turner makes SIPA services simple, and we’re going to show you how!

HISTORY

The SIPA group’s story begins in the 1960s when Turner-owned operating companies— including Nichols Construction, Harmony Corp., and National and International Maintenance—started offering scaffolding, insulation, and painting services. In 198 9, Turner formed the first designated scaffolding company, known as SCAFCO, to provide an equipment-only scaffold rental option. With the formation of SCAFCO, Turner transitioned from frame-type scaffolding to a ring-lock scaffolding system.

Turner continued to offer scaffolding, insulation, and painting services throughout the 1990s, adding specialty services along the way—including abatement in 1993. In 2005, Turner consolidated into one entity—

Turner Industries Group—allowing us to offer a single-solution approach to our clients.

In 2012, Turner recognized the need to further consolidate services to ensure the delivery of productive and cost-effective solutions to clients. This led to the formation of the scaffolding, insulation, painting, and abatement (SIPA) group.

“Offering our SIPA services in this consolidated fashion makes sense for us and for our clients,” said SIPA Vice President Kelly Cortez. “We are making things easier, while delivering maximum efficiency at the same time. With over $100 million in scaffolding inventory, we have solidified ourselves as one of the leading soft craft providers in our industry.”

SERVICES OVERVIEW

SCAFFOLDING

The SIPA group’s total ring lock scaffolding systems can easily be delivered to clients across the country with the support of our vast equipment fleet and multiple locations throughout the Gulf South. With an inventory of over $100 million and 2.8 million pieces, we can accommodate even the largest and most complex jobs. Our proprietary scaffold tracking application provides immediate and accurate tracking and management of client’s onsite scaffolding materials. This allows for unparalleled reporting capabilities to help our clients make timely, informed decisions.

INSULATION

We offer complete insulation services and have a full line of insulation equipment. These services include new insulation, full demolition of existing insulation, and re-insulation services for hot and cold service systems on tanks, vessels, piping, and equipment. Our capabilities include installation of all types of insulation (e.g., mineral wool, foam glass, cal-sil, perlite, pyrogel, and cryogel). We also offer fireproofing services and CUI programs.

PAINTING

We have a full line of blasting and coating equipment that allows us to work on anything from tanks and vessels to structural steel and piping. Our inspectors are NACE certified to perform coating surveys and post-job inspections. Our painting services also include planning and management of client-driven paint programs.

ABATEMENT

Our skilled personnel provide a full range of lead and asbestos abatement services as well as mold containment for pipe, equipment and duct insulation, and structures including floors and ceilings. We are certified and licensed across the nation, and the SIPA group’s turnkey approach can be seamlessly integrated into a facility’s maintenance and turnaround schedules.

TURNER’S SIPA GROUP INSTALLS 4,368,000 LINEAR FEET OF INSULATION EACH YEAR. THAT'S ROUGHLY THE DISTANCE FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA.

The SIPA group is committed to the highest standard of health, safety, and environmental management practices in all aspects of the business. Even though the group has experienced significant growth over the past couple years, the safety record has remained stellar. In 2022, the SIPA group worked 6.6 million hours with a TRIR of 0.14.

“ Even though we have grown tremendously over the last couple of years, our unwavering and strong safety culture remains at the forefront of our business, and our employees are committed to safety excellence. SIPA employees are usually the first ones in and last ones out during a turnaround project. The complexity of soft crafts work, day in and day out, requires first-class employees, and their hard and safe work does not go unnoticed,” said SIPA Safety Eastern Manager Ryan Espey.

The nature of SIPA work can be fluid, moving from project to project and sometimes from site to site. To enhance

TRAINING

communication and ensure safety regulations and best practices are utilized consistently, in addition to our SIPA supervisor handbook, a Turner-specific SIPA reference guide has been developed by the safety department. The guide integrates the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental management practices with task-specific examples.

Turner Tablet Applications™, such as electronic JSAs, increase efficiency , and visually represented safety dashboards give supervisors and clients an instant, ata-glance overview. The dashboard can show a representation of the group or be broken down by region or site. This allows the SIPA group to monitor trends, be proactive, look at leading indicators, and determine what areas need attention and the kind of attention required (e.g., auditing,

As with any craft, training is essential. The more performing the craft, the safer the task can be completed. In 2019, Turner Industries partnered with the Scaffold Training Institute—a worldwide leader in providing scaffold training programs—to develop a custom inhouse training program for our SIPA group.

“This was a vital first step in really customizing our training to deliver the maximum benefit to our employees. The Competent Person Scaffolding Training was a big step in our efforts to educate our employees in the field. Over the years, we have further developed and added on to our training programs to include procedure training and leadership training,” said SIPA Training Manager Oscar Escoto.

And, of course, the more knowledge being shared the better, so the SIPA group has also developed a continuous training program that consists of hands-on, visual training held on a regular basis.

TURNER’S SIPA GROUP COATS 9,235,200 SQUARE FEET EACH YEAR—APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF 160 FOOTBALL FIELDS.

TECHNOLOGY – DECIDE WITH DATA®

A main focus of Turner today is continuing to digitize the data generated by our employees and at our clients’ jobsites to make data-driven decisions that reduce costs, save time and improve safety metrics. To complement this effort, Turner’s SIPA group is utilizing Turner Tablet Applications™ to digitize and automate paper-based forms and tasks, while also creating even more efficiencies for clients. These applications include digital JSAs, Foreman’s Progress, electronic timesheets, and Turner’s Scaffold Tracking App, a proprietary location-tracking program used to make data-driven scaffolding decisions.

TURNER’S SCAFFOLD TRACKING APP –ONE SIMPLE SOLUTION WITH FOUR EASY STEPS:

SCAN

Scan a barcode to capture the scaffold’s location, and start building.

INPUT

Input the scaffold’s pieces, the work order, and other relevant data.

PROCESS

Process the data in Turner ’s ERP system for automated billing.

Analyze the data via interactive dashboards. For quality control, an audit can be performed after the scaffold is assembled.

Paper Tickets

Manual Data Entry

Complex Billing Uncertainty

Heavy industrial work is complex, so we’re using the power of mobile technology to make scaffold tracking simple:

• Request new material

• Locate every scaffold on your site

• Track real-time cost

“Turner’s SIPA group is fully utilizing the Turner Tablet Scaffold Tracking App and online request forms to help save our clients time and money,” said SIPA Vice President Kelly Cortez. “In a highly competitive scaffold market where technology advancements are few and far between, our scaffold app has been a differentiator. Going forward, we plan to create a Spanish version of the app and update it to include offline capabilities, which will allow sites with limited connectivity to utilize the tablet-based scaffold app.”

3D PLANNING AND MODELING

When it comes to planning and modeling, the SIPA group also utilizes a scaffold design program, which makes the design process quick and easy. The program produces an instant and accurate material list, features a drag and design interface, and offers built-in VR technology.

SIPA SERVICES AT WORK

Turner Industries safely provides SIPA services to clients while reducing the cost of ownership through consolidation. Here are a few examples of recent work:

Sasol Mega Project

L OCATION : Westlake, Louisiana

DURATION: 3 Years

CONTRACT VALUE: $ 65 Million

WORKHOURS LOGGED: 1.5 Million

OSHA R ECORDABLE I NCIDENTS : Zero

Dow Freeze Response Work

L OCATION : Freeport, Texas

DURATION: 3 Months

CONTRACT VALUE: $ 1,151,200

WORKHOURS LOGGED: 21,724

OSHA R ECORDABLE I NCIDENTS : Zero

Olin Chlor-Alkali Tower Project

L OCATION : Freeport, Texas

DURATION: 3 Months

CONTRACT VALUE: $ 456,000

WORKHOURS LOGGED: 6,562

OSHA R ECORDABLE I NCIDENTS : Zero

ExxonMobil Pol ypropylene Growth Project

L OCATION : Baton Rouge, Louisiana

DURATION: 2 Years

CONTRACT VALUE: $ 16 Million

WORKHOURS LOGGED: 500,000

OSHA R ECORDABLE I NCIDENTS : Zero

Flint Hills CAT Unit

L OCATION : Corpus Christi, Texas

DURATION: 2 Months

CONTRACT VALUE: $ 4 Million

WORKHOURS LOGGED: 95,000

OSHA R ECORDABLE I NCIDENTS : Zero

Pemex Deer Park 2022 Turnaround

L OCATION : Deer Park, Texas

DURATION: 7 Months

CONTRACT VALUE: $ 6 Million

WORKHOURS LOGGED: 125,000

OSHA R ECORDABLE I NCIDENTS : Zero

TURNER’S SIPA GROUP ERECTS AND DISMANTLES 50,000,000

VERTICAL FEET OF SCAFFOLDING EACH YEAR—EQUIVALENT TO CLIMBING MOUNT EVEREST MORE THAN 1,700 TIMES.

MEET SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE UP TURNER’S SIPA GROUP

Oscar Escoto

SIPA Safety & Training Coordinator

Years with Turner Industries: 4

Do you have a favorite moment during your time at Turner?

After I provided a training session at a refinery, two employees came up to me and said, “Oscar, that was one of the best classes we’ve ever taken. You really spoke to us.” My gift is to speak to people, and I enjoy being able to have an impact on hundreds of Turner employees every year.

What makes Turner’s industry and equipment- specific training unique?

We have merged Turner’s policy and procedures and the Scaffold Training Institute’s training program together to develop our own Competent Person Scaffolding Training. This is unique and different than other contractors because they usually have to send their employees to a third party for training. Turner can administer this all-in-one training and deem our employees competent, which helps with the quality of our scaffolds.

Butch Knight

SIPA Project Manager

Years with Turner Industries: 41

What’s the biggest change you’ve seen during your time in the industry?

With scaffolding, you’ve seen the material go from tube and clamp to several different types of scaffold systems—and the accessories that go along with each type. Through the years, this has cut labor costs for clients. The digital age of record-keeping in the field is also here, and clients want more consolidation when it comes to soft craft services. For example, they want scaffolding, insulation, and painting services all grouped together.

As a long-time veteran of the industry, what advice would you give to a new Turner employee?

Be patient. Good things happen to those who are patient.

Hayden Moore

SIPA Manager for the Western Area

Years with Turner Industries: 5

What sets Turner’s soft craft services apart from the competition?

Plain and simple, it’s the Turner Tablet Applications. Others use tablets, but their applications aren’t as robust as Turner’s, and we are constantly improving our applications.

How does the SIPA group ensure it has enough labor to perform its work?

We have a long list of employees who have performed exemplary work for us in the past that we can call in a moment’s notice. This allows us to staff jobs even in emergency situations. For example, back in 2021, Dow called us after the winter freeze and requested more than 500 SIPA employees. Within 48 hours, we were able to identify and hire all of the necessary personnel to respond to Dow’s needs.

Judy Mendoza

SIPA Project Manager

Years with Turner Industries: 9

What is your favorite part about working for Turner’s SIPA group?

After working for Turner for nine years—seven of them being with the SIPA group, it’s been amazing to see how much the SIPA group has grown since it was formed. I believe we’re just getting started, and this growth will only continue.

How is SIPA utilizing a craft-specific Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to improve its safety performance?

The craft-specific JSA is a great tool because it’s tailored to the work task: scaffolding, insulation, painting, or abatement. It allows the employee to look at every aspect of his or her job so it can be completed successfully and— more importantly—safely.

LEADING THE CHA R GE

HOUSTON, TX

Joshua Jordan Regional Manager DECATUR, AL & PENSACOLA, FL

avid Guitreau Senior Vice President AND TURNER PECIALTY SERVICES

Kelly Cortez Vice President SIPA

Ryan Espey Eastern Manager

Hayden Moore Western Manager

Raymond Garcia Regional Manager BEAUMONT, TX

ALL NEW SIPA ABATEMENT TRAILER!

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Recruiting, Training & Retaining Our Most Important Asset–People

Turner Industries’ Anthony Maggio Takes First Place at ABC National Craft Championships

Kissimmee, Fla. — Turner Industries recently showcased its top-notch craftsmanship at the 2023 ABC National Craft Championships in Kissimmee, Florida, where over 200 skilled professionals from across the country went headto-head in 17 competitions spanning 13 construction crafts. One of Turner ’s own, Anthony Maggio, emerged victorious in the millwright competition, claiming the top spot among his peers. With his impressive win, Anthony not only represented Turner Industries, but also the ABC Pelican Chapter. Having completed the millwright curriculum just a few months ago, Anthony now applies his expert skills as a millwright for Turner at the Syngenta site in St. Gabriel, Louisiana.

Donation to the ABC Southeast Texas Chapter

Beaumont, Texas — Turner Industries’ Beaumont, Texas operations recently presented the ABC Southeast Texas Chapter with a donation of $149,820. Each year, Turner donates $0.10 per work hour completed by the Beaumont

ABC Pelican Chapter Presents Bryan Gerace with Workforce Development Award

— The ABC Pelican Chapter recently presented the 2022 Workforce Development and Safety Member of the Year Award to Turner Industries Workforce Development Manager Bryan Gerace. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who is dedicated to the ongoing enhancement and expansion of the chapter ’s educational programs and outreach efforts, as well as promoting safety within the industry.

s tireless efforts to inform students about the career opportunities in the construction industry have been commendable. He has spent countless hours visiting local high schools and is a true leader in workforce development. Congratulations to Bryan for this well-deserved recognition!

E MPOWERING THE N EXT G ENERATION Turner Industries Supports Local High Schools, Colleges, and Job Fairs Across Texas

Paris, Texas — A group of Paris Junior College students recently attended the fifth and sixth sessions of the Advanced Manufacturing Mentorship Program (AMMP) in Paris, Texas. Led by Turner Industries Workforce Development Coordinator Darrien Batiste, the fifth session was on the topic of building relationships and teamwork in the workplace. Turner Industries Engineering Manager Trey Glascock also shared his knowledge and experiences with the students. Students from Paris Junior College who attended the sixth session listened to a presentation by Turner Industries HR Manager Julie Clifton on the topic of personal financial planning.

Pasadena, Texas — In a recent collaboration that showcased Turner Industries’ commitment to workforce development, the Houston workforce development team hosted an immersive externship experience for instructors from Brazosport Independent School District, with support from Turner’s Freeport office. The visiting instructors—along with Turner Operations Manager Paul Perkins, Safety and Training Coordinator Andrea Riojas, and Lead Safety Tech Ben Martinez—received a warm welcome at the Houston personnel office. The workforce development team also showcased Turner ’s state-of-the-art Pasadena fabrication facility and the new personnel office.

Houston, Texas — Turner Industries’ workforce development team in Houston is dedicated to providing support for locally sponsored schools through donations that contribute to industryrelated programs. The team recently made deliveries to welding and pipefitting programs in Pasadena Independent School District (ISD), Galena Park ISD, and Goose Creek ISD, in addition to seven other schools. These efforts would not be possible without the outstanding work of the Houston procurement team and supportive vendors who go above and beyond to help these schools.

Texas City, Texas — Shayne Bellina, site manager for Turner Industries at Marathon Texas City, generously donated to the Texas City ISD Career and Technical Education Program in response to its need for PPE. As a member of the advisory committee for the high school, Shayne learned of the need for FRC coveralls, leather gloves, safety gloves, ear plugs, and clear safety glasses from the school’s principal, Alexis Kopp, during a recent meeting. Without hesitation, Shayne quickly responded to the need and provided the requested items within an hour.

— Turner Industries’ workforce development team hit the road to Freeport, Texas, where they held a series of exciting mock interviews with senior welding students from Brazosport High School and Brazoswood High School. The workforce development team was also joined by Turner Site Manager Ryan Beeson, Lead Safety Tech Ben Martinez, and Project Controls Manager Courtney Lawrence.

Celebrating Women in Industry

During the first full week of March, the National Association of Women in Construction hosts Women in Construction Week to highlight the importance of women in the industry and raise awareness of the opportunities for women to work in construction. Turner Industries continues to recognize and honor the contributions of women in our industry. Our goal is to encourage more women to pursue careers in construction, and we’ve highlighted a few of Turner’s hardworking and dedicated women here.

Franki Ziegler, QA/QC Supervisor

What are your responsibilities with Turner? What division do you work for and at

I am responsible for the QA/QC program at multiple Turner maintenance sites and capital projects in the Lake Charles area. These sites include Arxada, Calcasieu Refining Company, Westlake North, Westlake South, Westlake Petro, Westlake

What advice would you give other women interested in working in the industry?

This industry is yours to have. Set goals, put the work in, and learn as much as you can from the experience you are surrounded by.

Site Manager at Eastman’s Site in Pace, Florida philosophy mean to you?

and we are all here to complete the same task at hand. If you have questions, don’t be afraid to reach out to get the help that is needed.

Tell us about your favorite moment during your time with Turner and why you

umber 5 Turnaround at Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA because I was able to see so many different parts of Turner come together and complete the task. Also, I was able to spend many hours in the field and learn so much over

What makes Turner different from other places you’ve worked?

I’ve worked at Turner for 23 years now, and my coworkers in the Lake Charles office are like my family. The support, care, and work ethics they provide are more than anyone could ever ask for. Turner is just a great place to work.

Tell us about your favorite moment during your time with Turner and why you

I would have to say right after Hurricane Laura. Even though it was such a time of devastation and loss, being back at work two days later and watching Turner come together to help employees and clients was awesome to witness. For me, it was such a time of hope watching the crews go out every day to help someone in need! It made me proud to be a part of the Turner family.

BITS AND BYTES

Turner Industries is proud to introduce the News Feed module for the Turner Tablet, a powerful communication tool designed to enhance information flow, safety, and productivity across our organization. With this module, urgent updates, reminders, and other crucial messages can be disseminated instantly, ensuring that our employees stay informed and safe.

Key Features of the Turner Tablet News Feed Module:

• One-Click Message Distribution: Communicate important messages, updates, and reminders to all users across a site or multiple sites with a single submission.

• Real-Time Alerts: Receive pop-up notifications with message previews, ensuring that users are immediately aware of new information, regardless of which Turner Tablet module they are working in.

• Easy-to-Read Formatting: Unread messages are displayed in bold font and the News Feed module remains red until all unread messages have been opened, making it simple for users to identify important updates.

• Targeted Content Delivery: Receive weather updates, safety procedure updates, and reminders that are relevant to your role, ensuring that you have the information you need to stay safe and productive.

• Timely Information Access: News Feed ensures employees receive the latest critical updates as soon as possible, allowing them to take appropriate action and maintain a safe work environment.

The Turner Tablet News Feed module promises to enhance the way we communicate to employees at their jobsites. By providing instant access to important information, we're empowering our employees to stay informed, work more efficiently, and maintain a safe and secure work environment.

S TART THE JOURNEY TO A HEALTHIER YOU Enroll in Turner ’s FREE, VOLUNTARY, and CONFIDENTIAL Nurse Navigator Program

Do you have a chronic condition such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes?

Are you intimidated or confused when it comes to health care?

Many of us aren’t sure how to handle health problems or have access to a health coach. That’s where Turne r ’s Nurse Navigator program can help. A Nurse Navigator can help you better understand your condition, medications, tests results, and even help you understand the importance of recognizing symptoms and reporting them to your doctor.

This program provides employees with an opportunity to improve their health while keeping personal information 100-percent confidential. If you choose to enroll, you could also be eligible for a $100 incentive payment.

Here’s what a few Turner employees have to say about the Nurse Navigator program. Scan the QR code to watch the video.

For more information about the Nurse Navigator Program, call the Turner Benefits Help Line at (225) 214-2566 or email benefits@turner-industries.com.

TEAM Turner

OUR EMPLOYEE-DIRECTED VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION

Turner Industries Helps Rebuild Ascend Community Park

Pensacola, Fla. –

“This project has been a true team effort by Ascend employees, Ascend Cares volunteers, and our partners from Turner Industries,”

VOW 2 2 ’s Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike

Lake Jackson, Texas — TEA M Turner in Freeport, Texas participated in VOW 22’s Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike for the fourth year in a row. This hike has grown from a small crowd of approximately 150 veterans and supporters in 2016 to now over 1,000 participants. VOW 22 is a nonprofit organization that seeks to prevent veteran suicide through community awareness, camaraderie, interaction, and communication with veterans

Jun ior Achievement Career Success Workshops

Baton Rouge, La. — Junior Achievement’s career success workshops at Twin Oaks Elementary in Baton Rouge received a donation from Turner Industries, who sponsored classroom kits for the event.

Employees from Ascend Performance Materials and Turner Industries celebrate the reopening of the Ascend Neighborhood Park.

From left are Twin Oaks Elementary Principal Terrie Junda, Turner Industries’ Karen Smith, Junior Achievement’s Ally Smith, and Assistant Principal Kalan Jones.

Pasadena Habitat for Humanity

Pasadena, Texas — A team of dedicated volunteers recently had the opportunity to make a difference in their community by assisting the Pasadena Habitat for Humanity. The team, which included skilled workers from Turner Industries at Shell Deer Park, helped to construct a home on Freedom Lane.

Thanks to the hard work of these volunteers, the team was able to install all the exterior walls and most of the interior walls in just one day. Then they squared all the walls and installed the exterior sheathing. The Turner employees involved included Fermin Ayala Juarez, Raul Luna, and Aldo Urbina. By volunteering their time and skills, these volunteers are helping to make a real difference in the lives of families in need.

Brazoria County Dream Cente r ’s Backpack Buddies Progr am

Clute, Texas — Turner Industries employees delivered food items for the Brazoria County Dream Center’s Backpack Buddies program in Clute, Texas. The program is a charitable initiative aimed at helping children who are at risk of going hungry on weekends and during school breaks. Turner employees from the Olin site and the Turner regional office in Freeport collected nutritional food and snacks for students to take home during spring break.

It All Starts With Us

“Our 2022-2023 campaign was a great success. Our contributions are helping our communities and improving the lives of our families and neighbors. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all Turner employees for their contributions to our 2022-2023 campaign.”

– Turner Industries Coord inator of Public Affairs and Community Relations and Capital Area Campaign Manager Karen Smith

Our employees are heavily involved in United Ways across the country—serving as board and committee members and board chairs for chapters such as:

• Capital Area United Way

• United Way of Lamar County

• United Way of Coastal Bend

• United Way Galveston County Mainland

• United Way of Greater Houston

• United Way of Greater Houston Bay Area Center

• United Way of Morgan County

Turner Industries Supports

Formosa Plastics Corp.’s Transition to EVs

Point Comfort, Texas — Turner Industries became the first contractor at Formosa Plastics Corp.’s site in Point Comfort, Texas to utilize electric vehicles (EV). This move from gas-powered vehicles to EVs is in line with Formosa's sustainability goals, which aim to replace 400 gas-powered vehicles with electric and/or hybrid models by 2026. Studies show that making the switch to EVs can create cost savings, require less maintenance, and lower carbon emissions. Turner proudly supports clients’ sustainability efforts and will continue to carry out smart solutions of our own.

Turner Texas City Site Employees Participate in INEOS’ Asset Care Program

La Marque, Texas — Every Thursday, INEOS and Turner Industries mployees at the Texas City site band together to tackle an assigned area for trash collection as part of INEOS’ ASCARE (Asset Care) program. With Turner donating the buckets, the trash collection involves employees from all levels—from field personnel to management.

Pasadena State of the City

Pasadena, Texas Turner Industries employees recently attended the Pasadena State of the City Annual Meeting, which provided attendees with updates on what’s happening in Pasadena, Texas. More than 800 members, guests, and public officials attended this year’s event.

Attending the Pasadena State of the City Annual Meeting are, from left, Turner Industries’ Chris Sciambra, Brandon Joslin, Elizabeth Clay, Trina Meekins, Dustin Berry, and Keith Myers.

Turner 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 $2.35B in 2022 revenue, Engineering News-Record Sourcebook ranks Turner as the nation's top maintenance contractor in petroleum, and one of the top contractors in Texas and Louisiana. The company, headquartered in Baton Rouge, L ouisiana , employs 18,000+ and works across the United States.

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