“A CULTURE
THAT EMPHASIZES
SAFETY & CARING FOR ITS PEOPLE.”
Turner Industries
Earns National Safety Award
BERT TURNERThe man who started it all
A SWEET RELATIONSHIPTurner at Louisiana Sugar Refinery
Maintenance Division Awarded
Three New Jobs
Take Charge of Your Health—New Nurse Navigator Program
“TURNER IS MY CAREER. ALL
OTHER JOBS WERE JUST JOBS.”
– ANGEL PEREZ Texas Pipe Fabrication
TURNER 2.0 IS NOW
TURNER INDUSTRIES Company Magazine
Editors' Letter
G enerally speaking, “2.0” describes an upgrade. It signi-
fies 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
the newsletter when it was first so-named. And that name has
served its purpose.
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
things happen, we can’t help but think back to who made it all
possible and how and where it all began. And so, we honor our
founder, Bert S. Turner, on the cover of this issue, newly named:
TURNER INDUSTRIES Company Magazine.
We hope you’ll enjoy stories of past, present and future in this
issue as we celebrate the people and jobs that made us the com-
pany we are today and the company we will become. But as al-
ways—safety first.
Jason Broha & Marie Crespo
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,
Carla Thompson, Wayne Tyson, Mike Welborn
PHOTOGRAPHER Marie Crespo
CREATIVE DIRECTORJason Broha
GRAPHIC DESIGNERJenny Browne
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SAFETY FIRSTpages 03-06
PROJECTS pages 07-08
A SWEET RELATIONSHIP pages 09-10
BERT TURNER page 11
TURNER INDUSTRIESCompany Magazine
EMPLOYEE PROFILE pages 15-16
UNITED WAYpage 18
MY TOOL KIT page 19
ANNOUNCEMENTS pages 20-22
In this Issue
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T urner Industries received
the 2015 Associated
Builders and Contractors
(ABC) National Safety Excellence
Award (NSEA).
“As one of only 20 NSEA win-
ners in the country, Turner is part
of a select group of ABC contrac-
tor members whose achieve-
ments in the field of construction
safety can be considered excep-
tional,” said Chris Williams, ABC
Director.
“Turner Industries’ safety
record demonstrates how a
company-wide commitment to
safety as a core value can de-
liver world-class results,” said
2016 ABC National Chair David
Chapin, president of Willmar
Electric Service, Lincoln, Neb.
“In a culture that emphasizes
safety and caring for its people,
every incident is preventable."
ABC also recognized Turner with
the prestigious Platinum Safety
Training and Evaluation Process
(STEP) award.
Turner Industries Receives National Safety Recognitions
Safety First
Lifeline Training Completed at Sasol
Turner Industries Shares its Visual Concept of Behavioral Based Safety
Lake Charles, La. - Turner employees at the Sasol
Mega Project were recently given hands-on training
to mount, inspect and store lifeline systems.
The Dyna-Line horizontal lifeline system was
adopted by Turner seven years ago and allows iron
workers and others to safely maintain 100% fall pro-
tection while working above 6 feet on incomplete
elevated structures. This system also allows for easy
installation by the user, for better access and for less
restrictive travel while working at heights where no
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.
Corpus Christi, Texas - The Turner team at the LyondellBasell site
recently launched a "Stop the Drop!” campaign—a proactive ap-
proach 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!”
STOP THE DROP!
Geismar, La. – Turner Corporate Safe-
ty Manager, Darrel King, conducted
a safety presentation for a local Be-
havioral Based Safety (BBS) Network
team. The meeting was held at the
Huntsman/Rubicon plant site. The
BBS team is composed of safety
managers from Shell, Marathon, Oc-
cidental, Huntsman/Rubicon, BASF
Corporation, Cornerstone Chemical
and BNSF Railway.
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.
Turner Employees Celebrate at Marathon PetroleumTwo Years OSHA Recordable Free
Garyville, La. - Turner employees at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery (LRD) have per-
formed 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.
ABC National Chair David Chapin and Turner Vice President of Health and Safety, Mike Phelps.
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SAFETYIN 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.
DROP IN SAFETY-RELATED INCIDENTS
TOTAL WORKSITES520
TOTAL RECORDABLE INCIDENT RATE.21since 2010
63%
45,031,094 HOURS WORKED IN 2015
93% RECORDABLE-FREE WORKSITES
72% INJURY-FREE WORKSITES
RECORDABLE FREE YEARS
Turner Specialty ServicesInspection Group
.00 5Equipment, Rigging & Specialized Transportation
TOTAL RECORDABLE INCIDENT RATE (TRIR)
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Safety First
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A Conversation with Mike Phelps
QWhat new safety challenge/challenges did your team experience in 2015? How did they meet the challenge?AOur company has grown and continues to grow dramatically. We’re fortunate to be
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
with them, and teach them our processes because our processes work. To make this
happen, we’ve put together an experienced and dedicated transition team – let me
emphasize those two words – experienced and dedicated – whose primary role is to
provide the resources necessary for everyone at every level to be successful. We’re using
our ‘tried and true’ proven processes and adapting them to the new employees who’ve
joined us, and the new activities we’ve undertaken. By doing so we’ve been able to
maintain a seamless integration model that aids in safe and efficient task execution at the
outset of every project.
Q In 2015, Turner Industries worked more hours than ever at an all-time record low Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of .21. To what do your at-tribute this success?AAt Turner, we value each other as individuals, and that personal value-based philosophy
helps us succeed. We’ve enhanced our systems and processes to be employee-focused,
easy to understand and implement, and aimed at total incident elimination in everything
we do. Several years ago, we doubled down on our mission to fully integrate safety into
each division, department and activity. Safety is foremost in every decision we make, from
direct ongoing work to our concern for employees traveling to and from home in inclem-
ent weather. We place the highest value on the safety and health of our people.
QRegarding safety, how would you sum up 2015? AOutstanding! To have
achieved these results while
dramatically growing our busi-
ness and expanding into new
geographic regions is a hallmark
of our success. I’m particularly
pleased that safety has become
second nature to us as we have
transitioned our safety program
over the years.
Q What is your vision for 2016? AWe’ll continue to focus on a
greater degree of hazard aware-
ness in everything we do. We’ll
be rolling out some newly devel-
oped, innovative processes with
the goal of eliminating all inci-
dents in the organization. We’ll
be re-evaluating our existing
Job Safety Analysis process and
introducing new practices and
technology to aid in overall task
safety evaluation and knowledge
retention. Our success resides
in our employees as always,
so we’ll look for more ways to
expand our employee interac-
tion, keeping every employee
involved and engaged in our
safety and health system.
“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
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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
for safety perception surveys.
Prior to using electronic response cards, con-
ducting site safety perception surveys took a lot of
time and effort. Surveys were done by face-to-face
interviews, and were conducted by corporate safety
representatives with a small random sampling of
employees.
While taking the time to meet individually with
employees—sometimes for as long as twenty min-
utes per interview—might prove to be beneficial
in some cases, the concern was that the answers
given to the survey questions were not completely
accurate because of the absence of anonymity.
Electronic response cards, which are no larger
than a credit card, can be given to large groups si-
multaneously, increasing sample size to ensure a
higher confidence level and allowing for easy, fast
and accurate data collection, while protecting the
anonymity of the participants. Questions are an-
swered by pressing option buttons on the device.
These changes give surveyors immediate access to
a larger sampling of anonymous answers.
Additionally, with electronic response cards,
lengthy post-survey evaluation time has been elimi-
nated. Instead, corporate safety representatives can
make an instant gap analysis and suggest improve-
ments to site management for faster implementa-
tion. The safety perception surveys validate other
key performance indicators (KPIs) and give a more
accurate measure of the safety climate, enabling
Turner to have a more proactive approach to safety.
Safety Perception SurveysTurner Employees at Motiva Celebrate Safety Milestone
Convent, La. – 170 pounds of
meat, 80 pounds of onions and
70 pounds of pasta are what it
takes to make enough “pasta-
laya” to feed the 500 Turner
employees at Motiva celebrat-
ing 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 dedica-
tion 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.
BASF Recognizes Turner Industries’ Verbund Turnaround Group for SafetyGeismar, La. -
Challenge Coins,
common to the
military, are given
to enhance morale
or for acknowl-
edgement of an
accomplishment. They are customarily presented by the unit commander in
recognition of special achievements by a member of the unit. In that tradition,
BASF site leadership recently presented Turner Planner, Lane Ballard, with a
Safety Challenge Coin.
The Turner Verbund turnaround team worked 2015 without an OSHA
recordable incident, inclusive of zero first aid or doctor cases.
Plaquemine, La. – Turner
employees at the AXIALL
Plaquemine site reached a
safety milestone on February
24, 2016—no OSHA recordable
injuries for 2 years, with 1.73
million hours worked.
This is a result of culture
changes with AXIALL and Turner employees using Turner’s “Tell Me”™
program and AXIALL’s PACE program. With these programs an environ-
ment has been created that engages all employees to be involved in the
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.
Turner Industries Employees Reach Two Year Safety Milestone
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Projects
McPherson, Kansas - Turner Indus-
tries 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.
Turner Industries Completes Coker Replacement Project at CHS Refinery
Challenges encountered during the course of the project included:
Turner staff membersAl 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
33,657 cubic yards of concrete
3,383tons of rebar
4,849tons of steel
209,738feet of piping
131,413linear feet of pipe insulation
During the 34 month long project, Turner and its subcontractors installed a vast amount of material including:
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, execu-
tive vice president, Turner.
Maintenance Division Awarded Three New Jobs "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
1,601,326linear feet of cable
1,762inline instruments
227major pieces of equipment set
8,749butt welds made
2,440x-rays made
Temperatures ranging from 3 degrees below zero to 110 degrees F.
Wind speeds exceeding 30MPH shut cranes down frequently.
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Successful Shutdown at Shintech
BOLT TORQUING FIRST AT DOW SCO
Decatur Completes Large Module Projects
Plaquemine, La. - Turner Industries
at Shintech completed its fourth
major shutdown since 2010 in De-
cember, 2015. Upon completion,
Turner employees surpassed a
combined 1.59 million safe work
hours at the Shintech site from
2010-2015, while sustaining zero
OSHA recordables.
Turner Project Manager Rick
Stewart said “Using our 'One So-
lution for Your Success' philosophy
helped drive the excellent results
we achieved on all of these turn-
arounds. Project execution in-
cluded performance of planning,
preparation, general mechanical,
instrument and electrical services
by Turner’s Maintenance and Turn-
arounds Division; piping, welding
and towers by Turner’s Specialized
Welding Services group; and hydro
blasting, bundle extraction, bolt
torquing and catalyst services by
Turner’s Industrial Specialty Ser-
vices group. Turner's Equipment
and Specialty Services Division
Taft, La. – Turner’s turnaround
team at Dow St. Charles used
Turner Specialty Services
(TSS) bolt-torquing equip-
ment and expertise for the
first time on the 2015 acryl-
ics turnaround. Prior to the
outage, our boilermakers
were trained and certified on
operating the torquing equip-
ment. During the event, a TSS
subject matter expert was
present to witness each torque job and provide technical
assistance. The result was significant cost savings when
compared to the previous model of having other vendors
supply mechanical and bolt-torquing services.
When asked to comment on using Turner bolt torquing
services, Dow Turnaround Manager, Randy Gaddy, listed the
following benefits:
˜ 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
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.
“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
provided the crane, rigging
and SIPA (scaffold, insulation
painting and abatement)
services. This all-in-one ap-
proach allowed us to create
a clearly defined line of com-
munication among all ser-
vices which had a positive
impact resulting in excellent
safety performance.”
Stewart also stated
that “Having one Turner
turnaround management
structure coordinating
all other Turner services
under one umbrella was
key to information flowing
seamlessly between Turner
and Shintech."
Turner has been working
at the Shintech Plaquemine,
Louisiana site in a mainte-
nance role since 2007 and
is currently engaged in the
planning of a fourth quarter
2016 turnaround event.
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A Sweet RelationshipL 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 re-finery 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 work-ers, 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-
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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
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
more than two-thirds of the sugar grown in Louisiana.
It is the only sugar refinery in Louisiana processing
solely domestic sugar cane. Eight local sugar mills
supply the refinery, all of which use only non-GMO
plant varieties. In addition, cleaning of the raw sugar
is done using resin rather than bone char which is
used by most other refineries. This process results in
a final product that can be classified as vegan.
“The sugar produced here at LSR is shipped to hundreds of custom-
ers 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.”
Turner appreciates their relationship with LSR and is especially proud
of the safety accomplishments at this site which are a result of LSR
leadership and Turner leadership working together to create a safe en-
vironment for everyone who works there. The LSR site has worked 1,397
days without an OSHA-recordable or lost-time incident by either LSR or
Turner employees.
“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
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.
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BERT TURNER The Man Who Started it All
Bert Turner was born in Elizabeth, Louisiana, in 1921. With his par-
ents, 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
school, Margaret moved the fam-
ily to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, so
that Bert could attend Louisiana
State University’s College of Engi-
neering. Just three and a half years
after beginning his studies, Bert
earned his bachelor’s degree in
mechanical engineering. Though
his time at LSU was brief, he al-
ways looked upon that period as
his coming of age. As a member
of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity,
he established long-lasting friend-
ships and met the woman with
whom he’d spend the rest of his
life. His involvement in the cam-
pus military program culminated
with his appointment as cadet
colonel for the ROTC engineers,
a key development in his evolu-
tion as a leader. Bert also worked
24 hours a week while attend-
ing school, binding and repairing
books and proofreading theses
and dissertations for LSU’s bind-
ery. In addition, he learned to fly
an airplane and served as presi-
dent of the College of Engineering.
After college, Bert went to Fort
Belvoir in Virginia and was then
commissioned as a second lieu-
tenant in the Army Corps of En-
gineers and served in a battalion
that was attached to the Air Force
in the Pacific during World War II.
After the surrenders of the Axis
forces in the Pacific and in Europe,
Bert spent six months command-
ing a battalion that built or rebuilt
barracks, hospitals and roads in
Japan for civilians and troops.
After serving in the Army
Corps of Engineers, Bert began
work for the Louisiana Division
of Esso Standard Oil Company.
While at Esso, Bert earned an Esso
Teagle Foundation Scholarship
to attend the Harvard Business
School where he received a mas-
ter’s degree in business adminis-
tration. Following graduation, Bert
returned to work for Esso.
In 1957 Bert left Esso to be-
come assistant to Bob Nichols, the
President of Nichols Construction
Company,
Inc. When
Mr. Nich-
ols passed away in 1959, Nichols was acquired by
YUBA Consolidated Industries, Inc. Soon thereafter,
YUBA declared bankruptcy. Bert purchased the assets
of Nichols and embarked on a path that would see
a small, local company transformed into an indus-
try leader. In the following years,
the company experienced steady
growth associated with the ac-
quisition 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, equip-
ment, rigging and specialized trans-
portation, and related specialty
services to the refining, petro-chemical, paper, power,
and other industries.
Although Bert, who passed away in 2008, was un-
questionably the inspiration and driving force behind
the transformation of Nichols Construction Company
into Turner Industries, “Bert would have been the first
to have noted that his personal success and the suc-
cess of Turner would not have been possible without
the talent and dedication of Turner’s management
team as well as the thousands of Turner profession-
als, craftsmen laborers and other employees,” said
Thomas Turner, Bert’s son and Turner Industries’ vice
chairman and president.
“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.”
– THOMAS TURNER Vice Chairman & President
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.
Blast from the Past
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Hopewell, Va. – Turner Specialty
Services (TSS) has been privi-
leged to be a contractor at the
Honeywell plant since April, 2015.
Currently performing all mainte-
nance, welding, pipefitting, scaf-
folding, industrial cleaning and
capital work, Turner employs a
large workforce of local residents
who have worked at the site for
many years.
“Becoming a part of Turner has
enabled us here at the Hopewell
site to better meet the needs
of our client. The additional re-
sources Turner has made available
complement our site capabilities
and have created a one-stop-shop
which our client has wanted for
some time,” said Charles Kline,
Turner site superintendent.
SMOOTH TRANSITION“The transition from the for-
mer contractor to Turner went
smoothly thanks to the collab-
orative efforts within the various
One Year Anniversary
Cyber Security
Turner departments from
senior management and
operations to the field ac-
counting systems team
and benefits department.
I am most proud of the em-
ployees on site who put on
Turner hard hats last year
and went to work the next
day seamlessly without a
glitch. They are truly the
backbone of our opera-
tion,” said Teresa Holmes, office
manager.
“In all the years I have been in
the business and involved with
transitions, this was one of the
best. The existing Hopewell em-
ployees were eager to become part
of the Turner family. After one
year, when you go on site to visit,
and you see employees with a
smile on their face who are proud
to wear the Turner uniform, that’s
what makes us happy,” said Mike
Welborn, vice president, Turner
Industries.
During the
transition last
year, Turner wel-
comed all em-
ployees into the
Turner family
with a traditional southern jambalaya lunch. Most
employees were not familiar with the dish but every-
one asked for seconds and some even brought extra
servings home for their families.
As in every region where Turner performs work,
Turner is committed to the community. The Hopewell
Chamber of Commerce recently honored Turner by
induction into their Hall of Fame for continuing the
twenty-five year tradition of Honeywell contractor
support of the Chamber.
Baton Rouge, La. - In 2013, cyber threats became the
top threat to national security surpassing even terror-
ism according to the government’s top intelligence of-
ficials. Since then, Turner Industries has put emphasis
on a variety of practices and best-of-breed technology
to safeguard employee, company,
and customer data against these
threats.
Recently, Turner hosted the
Baton Rouge subchapter meeting
for InfraGard. InfraGard is part-
nership between the FBI and the
private sector that facilitates the
sharing of information and intelli-
gence to help prevent hostile acts
against the U.S.
“As a company, we are con-
tinually reviewing our policies,
procedures, and technology to en-
sure they align closely with best
practices in today’s ever changing
world of cyber security. We have
also established relationships
with business organizations and
partners, security experts and
companies, and governmental
agencies to help facilitate the
overall success of our security
program. Turner is committed to
security awareness training to
help educate employees on top-
ics such as phishing and secure
passphrases in order to provide a
safer environment,” said Turner
Director of Information Technol-
ogy Security, Scott Gautreau.
Cyber Security TipInstead of passwords –think passphrases.
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Health 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.
Nurse Navigator Program
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.
The Nurse Navigator program is centered on very simple objectives, aiming to improve employee health by focusing on:
˜ 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
Turner employees enrolled in the health plan: to participate in the program, please contact your nearest nurse navigator.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Corporate Office Tonya YoungBaton Rouge General Medical Center [email protected] (225) 763-4530
Pipe Fab Port Allen, Louisiana Mason Equipment Yard, Baton Rouge, LouisianaAngela HawkinsBaton Rouge [email protected]
Lake Charles, LouisianaKathy HaasCHRISTUS St. Patrick [email protected](337) 431-7987
Beaumont, Texas Angie ErhardCHRISTUS St. Elizabeth [email protected](409) 899-8292
Pasadena, Texas Nancy GilliamMemorial Hermann Health [email protected] (713) 338-6451
Other locations coming soon.
“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.”
– JAMES LAFLEUR Regional Health & Safety Manager
Tonya YoungKathy Haas Nancy GilliamAngie Erhard
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Employee Profile
“TURNER IS MY
CAREER. ALL JOBS
PRIOR WERE JUST
JOBS.”
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Meet Angel PerezA 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.”
“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
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Angel: To live by the “Golden Rule,” and treat
others as you want to be treated.
What makes Turner different from other places
you’ve worked?
Angel: Turner is my career. All jobs prior were
just jobs.
What is your personal mantra?
Angel: The playing stops when the
(welding) hood drops.
What would be the title of your
autobiography?
Angel: Together We Aspire, Together We
will Achieve
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with operating temperatures,
material types, and dimensional
restraints.
Shell representatives were
intrigued by the concept, but
expressed uncertainty since
they had no previous experience
with this type of approach.
Turner’s preliminary fabri-
cation drawings called for the
coils to be shop-fabricated in six
sections, individually tested and
transported to the Shell site for
assembly. The final assemblies
would consist of two 180-degree
coil sections. The site assembly
would include cranes, rigging,
welding, NDE and PWHT. In
order to eliminate the onsite
exposure during the assembly,
Ellerbe suggested the units be
fully fabricated, assembled and
tested at Turner's facility in De-
catur, Alabama. This concept
then evolved into designing a
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Saraland, Ala. - Gary
Chambers, Turner Indus-
tries superintendent at
the Shell Saraland site
and Dave Ellerbe, Turner
sr. vice president, met
with Shell Engineering
Manager, John Wilcox
and Shell Project Manag-
er, Euclyd, (aka ‘Booker’)
Stewart to discuss pend-
ing and planned work at
the Saraland site.
Replacement of tubes in the
existing process unit heater dur-
ing a major planned plant out-
age was one topic of discussion.
Types of construction materials,
accuracy of existing design data,
and the condition of existing in-
ternal associated supports were
discussed at length because the
tubes have been in use for thirty
(30) years.
After reviewing the known
information and discovery in-
formation, Dave Ellerbe pre-
sented the idea of fabricating
a series of six pipe module sec-
tions that could be trucked to
the site and then assembled into
two sections for setting and in-
stallation. This would result in
a major reduction in down time
and help eliminate many engi-
neering issues associated with
maintaining critical tolerances
and designed growth associated
Heater Replacement Project
shipping cradle that would allow the coils to be
supported during transport and used to lift and
set the coils in the furnace.
The final product, ‘fine-tuned’, by Scott Bryant,
Turner project manager and Kevin Cooper, Turner
shop superintendent consisted of two 180-degree
module frames that eliminated field welding and
testing, yet maintained the critical design features
while remaining ‘truck-able’.
The two large units were successfully delivered
to the Shell site in Saraland without incident and
installed early March.
Project team included: Gary Chambers (recently retired), Turner site
superintendent; Dave Ellerbe, Turner sr. vice
president.; John Wilcox, engineering manager,
Shell; Euclyd, (aka ‘Booker’) Stuart, project
manager, Shell,; and the Turner fabrication team
consisting of Scott Bryant, project manager; Kevin
Cooper, structural shop manager; Ken Stafford,
shop superintendent and all of our skilled
dedicated craftsmen.
2015 United Way CampaignBE THE SOLUTION
Turner Industries’ 2015 United Way Campaign produced the most successful results in our 53 year campaign history.
$2 MILLION DOLLARS+ raised by Turner Industries and its employees
10% INCREASE over 2014 campaign
68% employee participation rate
63 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 informa-tion about United Way programs and services everywhere we work. Although this is a serious endeavor, we try to make it an enjoyable experience with incen-tives and prize drawings for the participants each year. We want our employees to know how much their com-mitment 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.
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“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
E ver locked yourself out
of your computer? Forgot
your passphrase? If so,
you probably called our IT service
desk. In this issue we are going to
take a look at what it takes to do
Brian Williams’ job. Brian is the
service desk supervisor at Turner
and it is his job to make sure all
Turner, he became the service desk supervisor. He
contributes his rapid career path upwards to being a
fast learner and his willingness to go above and be-
yond. He now supervises a team of six whose mission
is to provide IT services which are customer focused
and business oriented. “My favorite part of the job is
the satisfaction I get knowing that we can assist in
keeping our business running,” said Brian.
Brian WilliamsOur “My Tool Kit” series explores the tools it takes to do different jobs at Turner Industries.
Brian, front, with his service desk team left to right: Daniel Babin, Curtis Chastain, Derek Alleman, Caroline Cook, Telisa Shropshire and Joshua Herring.
calls about technical issues are
answered and handled as soon
as possible to keep our operation
running.
Brian started working for
Turner as an operation systems
(OS) analyst in 2009 but quickly
advanced to onsite OS analyst. Six
years after starting his career at
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1 PC “I use my PC to log service tickets and tasks into
the ticketing system, as well as monitor the service
desk to ensure prompt and accurate service.”
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 real-
time updates we can quickly address any problem
that arises.”
4 Family Photos “They motivate me to keep working
and push myself harder each day.”
5 Turner Helmet “My five year service award. I keep
this on my desk as a reminder of the accomplishments
I have achieved in the short time I have been here.”
6 Oatmeal “I
have oatmeal
in the morning
and sometimes as a pick-me-
up snack in the afternoon if
I need a boost of energy. An
empty stomach can distract
you for achieving your dai-
ly goals.”
7 Service Desk Team “My
team is my most important
tool. They hold all the knowl-
edge and expertise to make
every user feel important
when contacting the service
desk. Together we strive to
achieve the highest level of
customer service.”
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Announcements
Baton Rouge, La. - The Association
for Talent Development (ATD), Ba-
ton Rouge Chapter, has elected
Elizabeth Beckham, Turner work-
force development manager, as its
2016 President.
ATD is the world's largest as-
sociation dedicated to those who
develop talent in organizations.
These professionals help oth-
ers achieve their full potential
by improving their knowledge,
skills, and abilities. ATD's mem-
bers come from more than 120 countries and work
in public and private organizations in every industry
sector. ATD supports the work of professionals locally
in more than 125 chapters, international strategic
partners, and global member networks. Started in 1943
as the American Society of Training Directors, this or-
ganization evolved to become the American Society for
Training & Development. As the scope and the impact
of the training and development field has grown, the
ATD’s focus has broadened to link the development of
people, learning, and performance to individual and
organizational results. For more information, visit
www.td.org.
Elizabeth Beckham 2016 ATD President
Paris, Texas - Boy Scout Troop 11 had been planning to
do a Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Ronald McDon-
ald 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 chal-
lenge. Not only did they make a fire ring, but they also
added legs and handles to it to provide for easier trans-
port. Troop 11 will now be able to offer Flag Retirement
Ceremonies to other charities that need that service.
Turner Industries Donates Fire Ring to Boy Scout Troop 11
Pictured left to right are: Jesse Workman, Turner; Kent Kirby, assistant scout master from Troop 11 and Buck Smith, Turner.
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Elizabeth Beckham
VIRTUAL CLASSROOMBaton 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.
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Announcements
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.
Celebrating 854 Years of Combined Service
Baton Rouge, La. and Corpus Christi, Texas – Turner
employees Jana Browning, Brittany d'Aquin and Pa-
tricia Livas—all National Association for Women in
Construction (NAWIC) members—volunteered at the
most recent "Block Kids" events held at Westdale El-
ementary School in Baton Rouge and Garcia Elemen-
tary School in Corpus Christi.
The Block Kids Building Program is a national
building program competition sponsored on the local
level by NAWIC chapters and other organizations. The
award-winning program introduces children to the
construction industry in an effort to create an aware-
ness of and to promote an interest in future careers
in one of the many facets of the industry.
The program is open to all elemen-
tary school children in grades K-6. The
competition involves the construction
of various structures using interlock-
ing blocks and three of the following
additional items: a small rock, string,
foil or poster board. Local winners ad-
vance to regional competition and one
semi-finalist from each region is entered
in the national program competitions.
National prizes are awarded to the top
three projects.
Pictured right are Patricia Livas and her son, Santiago Miguel Pena, the only first grader in the Corpus Christi event.
Turner Employees Volunteer at "Block Kids" Events
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Beaumont, Texas - Turner once again participated
in the Lamar University Construction Career Fo-
rum. Turner employees Colby Plaia and Jarrod
Sonnier, alumni of Lamar University’s Reese Con-
struction Management Program, met with stu-
dents and answered questions about the industry
and what options they might pursue for a career
in heavy construction.
Turner Industries Attends Construction Career Forum
Pasadena, Texas - ABC Houston recently hosted
their annual Inaugural Celebration to recognize
the 2015 Member of the Year Award recipients,
including Committee Chair of the Year, won by
Turner’s own Carla Thompson, workforce de-
velopment coordinator. The event also provided
an opportunity to meet the ABC’s incoming
leaders, board members and committee chairs
for 2016.
Carla Thompson Recognized as 2015 ABC/CMEF Committee Chair of the Year
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Carla Thompson and 2015 CMEF Board President, Rodney Page
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.
John B. Richard—New Chairman of the Board for the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce
Pictured is Chamber Staff with John Richard, far right.
“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.” – JOHN B. RICHARD
Decatur, Ala. - Turner em-
ployees recently helped set
up, coordinate, and work at
the Carnegie Carnival Chil-
dren’s Parade. The event
was hosted by CASA™
(Court Appointed Special
Advocates for Children)
and sponsored by Turner.
The event set new at-
tendance and participation
records. Children walked
with parents, rode bicycles,
and some rode on floats.
Refreshments were set up at the Carnegie Center where volunteers handed
out popcorn, cookies, punch, water and balloons.
Information banners and hand-outs were displayed to make people
aware of what CASA represents to both the community and children.
Turner Industries Participates in Carnegie Carnival Children’s Parade
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