Cajun`s Baton Rouge Hiring Center

4th Quarter 2015
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Cajun’s Baton Rouge Hiring Center
T
he past year has brought many changes
to Cajun’s Baton Rouge Hiring Center. At
one time we were looking at moving the
hiring center away from the main office, but
after evaluating our options we decided to keep
it on the Baton Rouge Campus. The hiring center
is located in the Bayou Building. If you were
not aware, Cajun named the three buildings on
the Baton Rouge campus. The original building
is called the Pelican Building, the old Deep
Foundations Building is now called the Bayou
Building and the new office building is called the
Magnolia Building.
The Cajun operating groups which work out of
the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas that will
recruit and hire from this newly renovated hiring
center are:
• Cajun Industries
• Cajun Constructors Industrial Division
• Cajun Deep Foundations
•
Cajun Industrial Design and Construction
(Cajun IDC)
• Other groups may utilize the facility on an as
needed basis
In addition to the consolidation of our local hiring
efforts, the new facility has changed the way
Cajun processes new employees. Cajun now
accepts electronic applications via the web.
Anyone may fill out an application online by simply
inside this issue
Baton Rouge Hiring Center. . . . . . . . . . . .
Geaux Build. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abrusley Memorial Scholarship. . . . . . . .
Silver Coin Safety Award. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dow LHC-9 Cooling Tower. . . . . . . . . . . .
Troops Receive “Cajun” Christmas. . . . .
Toys for Tots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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going to Cajun’s website at www.cajunusa.com
and click on the Employment tab. The recruiters
post positions for which they are seeking to fill
and the applicant can apply for those positions.
Once an applicant is selected and interviewed,
they will complete all of their new hire paperwork
on a computer, eliminating the need to handle
and manually enter their information into our
accounting, human resource and training tracking
systems. Once the applicant has been onboarded as it is called, they will be drug screened
and have a fitness for duty physical performed in
the hiring center. The Alliance Safety Council has
a Computer Based Lab setup in the hiring center
so that all computer based training offered by the
GBRIA Award of Merit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
True Growth 360. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Craft Alumni Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Military Friendly Employers List . . . . . . . 7
2015 President’s Award. . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
HR Near Miss Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Uncommon Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Council can be completed without having
to visit the Safety Council. Last but not least, we
conduct the new hire orientation at the hiring
center so that when a new employee is sent to
the site, they are ready to go to work, eliminating
the need for the jobsite to conduct the four hours
of orientation. As we like to say, we are a one
stop shop. Beginning on December 14, 2015 all
phases of the hiring center have been working
and we successfully processed one hundred new
hires in a three week period without any major
issues. We are in the process of upgrading the
Lake Charles and Houston hiring centers to
provide similar services.
Jan Lass | Cajun Industries, LLC
Cajun Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Marathon Petroleum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Benefits Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Employee Spotlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tenure Milestones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Managment Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
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Cajun Participates in Geaux Build
C
ajun Industries teamed up with Baton
Rouge Community College and West
Baton Rouge Parish School System to
provide Brusly and Port Allen High Schools an
informational session about dual high school
enrollment in Heavy Equipment Operations
for 20 students at BRCC’s Port Allen Campus.
Cajun Employee Paul Schexnaydre
Wins Silver Coin Safety Award
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aul Schexnaydre of Walker, LA has been
working in construction since he was
16 years old, and has been employed
by Cajun since 2008. His training was put to
the test in November when Paul witnessed
a Fluor Technip Integrated employee
entering an area that had been classified as
a confined space without an attendant and
permit. He stopped him and informed him of
the site policy.
High school students who enrolled in the
program received NCCER Certification and
credits toward graduation. West Baton
Rouge School District provided students with
transportation from Port Allen and Brusly
High Schools each afternoon four days a
week to learn about start up, maintenance
and operation of heavy equipment. Upon
graduation, students are immediately
available for assessment and qualified for
positions within Cajun.
Because of Paul’s quick thinking, he was
awarded the Silver Coin Certificate of
Recognition for “Near Miss Reporting”. The
near miss could have resulted in severe
consequences to an employee, property,
equipment, environment or the community.
Paul was committed to demonstrating the
behaviors that are consistent and positive
in sustaining the vision of zero harm to the
employees.
To learn more information about the craft
training opportunities available, visit:
www.abc.org
www.mybrcc.edu/workforce_development
www.cmefhouston.org
Sarah Reid Vinyard | Cajun Industries, LLC
Chris Newton | Cajun Industries, LLC
Miles Durio Wins David
Abrusley Memorial Scholarship
C
ongratulations to Miles Durio for being
selected as the recipient of the Cajun
Industries, LLC – David Abrusley
Memorial Scholarship in its seventh year!
Miles is the son of proud parent Tommy
Hutchinson. Miles currently attends LSU, and
is pursuing a degree in Finance with hopes of
later pursuing a law degree and a career in
the legal field.
The scholarship was established in 2009 to
memorialize David’s life. David was a very
special person who touched the lives of many
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including his family, friends and teammates at
Cajun. Miles has agreed to carry on David’s
noble spirit and honor David and his family by
accepting this award. We wish Miles the best
of luck!
There were many exceptional applications
submitted for this year’s scholarship making
it a difficult decision. Congratulations to all
of the applicants and their parents on their
notable accomplishments.
Joey Fontenot | Cajun Industries, LLC
Cajun IDC Wins Dow LHC-9
Cooling Tower Area Project
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s part of its Gulfstream initiative,
Dow Chemical Company is
constructing a new 1.5 million
ton per year LHC-9 ethylene cracker
at its Oyster Creek site. Cajun’s safety,
quality, and schedule performance on its
recently completed PUI Project permitted
us to be considered for the many LHC9 opportunities. Cajun IDC participated
in the bidding process and was recently
awarded the LHC-9 Cooling Tower Area
project.
The project is located at Dow’s Oyster
Creek Site and will consist of piping and
structural steel erection. It consists of
approximately 29,000 linear feet of pipe
and 21 tons of steel with an erection
schedule of 10 months to complete. This
will be a very challenging job due to the
number of construction professionals
on site working in close proximity to
each other. It will require significant
coordination with onsite scaffolding
resources and receiving material from
another contractor’s laydown facility.
Project success will be measured by
planning and coordinating critical path
activities and is a major milestone in the
overall status of the LHC-9 expansion.
Cajun looks forward to this opportunity
and is confident our project team is up
for the challenge while providing a safe
and healthy work environment for our
employees and others.
Chad Hatcher | Cajun IDC, LLC
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America’s Troops Receive
a Merry “Cajun” Christmas
O
nce again this Christmas season,
Cajun provided care packages to
our troops. The 26 soldiers receiving
the care packages were family members
and friends of Cajun employees, and
represented all branches of the US military.
Each care package included items such
as protein bars, snacks, first aid supplies,
and Louisiana seasonings such as Tabasco,
Louisiana Hot Sauce and Tony Chachere’s.
Each soldier also received a Cajun cap as
well as a Christmas card signed by Cajun
employees.
A special thank you to all our service men
and women serving our Country!
Tara Saxon | Cajun Industries, LLC
Toys for Tots
T
his year, the Cajun Family at the Sasol
Mega Project was fortunate enough to
be able to touch the lives of children
in the community. Cajun has worked hard to
help make the U.S. Marine Cops “Toys for Tots”
event a huge success. With the generosity of
our employees, we collected an assortment
of toys for children of all ages. Janice Guidry,
an expeditor/buyer, stated “It makes my heart
feel good to support our Marines in giving to
the Toys for Tots charity. I am proud to be a
part of the Cajun team that gives back to the
community.” Sue Daggett, a field clerk, added
“I feel every child deserves to feel the magic
of Christmas.”
We are so grateful to be included in such a
positive experience and plan to give back for
years to come. Cajun would like to thank all
those who participated in brightening a child’s
Christmas this year.
Meagan Schulze | Cajun Constructors, LLC
Cajun Wins GBRIA Award of Merit
T
he Greater Baton Rouge Industry
Alliance, Inc. (GBRIA) recognized the
winners of its Eighth Annual Craft
Workforce Development Excellence Awards.
GBRIA presented the awards at a banquet
at Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, LA.
Approximately 300 guests attended the event
where Dr. Monty Sullivan, President of the
Louisiana Technical Colleges System (LCTCS),
addressed the group about the importance
of strengthening our workforce together.
In the category of General Construction &
Maintenance, for the Division II Size Category,
Cajun Industries, LLC was presented with
the Award of Merit. The awards program
recognized industrial construction and
maintenance contract companies who invest in
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workforce development programs that include
recruitment, assessment, training, career path
development and retention of employees.
New this year, GBRIA awarded recognition to
high schools for demonstrating an outstanding
job of teaching and promoting career and
technical education classes related to
construction as an Associated Builders and
Contractors, Pelican Chapter’s “High School
Program Partner”. Cajun’s partner recipients
of the awards as GBRIA High School Craft
Workforce Development Champions included
Zachary High School and Walker High School.
Chris Newton | Cajun Industries, LLC
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Cajun’s Eric Kelly Attends
True Growth 360
Craft Alumni Spotlight
Name: Christopher Owens
Company: Cajun Constructors, LLC
Jobs sites worked on: Honeywell, Baton
Rouge, LA; Nine Mile Point, Westwego,
LA; Honeywell, Geismar, LA; Stolthaven,
New Orleans, LA; Valero, Chalmette, LA;
Cornerstone, Westwego, LA; Exxon, Baton
Rouge, LA; Shintech, Plaquemine, LA; Dow, St.
Charles, LA; Shell, Geismar, LA
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his past November, Cajun’s Eric
Kelly traveled to Gettysburg,
PA to attend True Growth 360
leadership training. He admits that
he was pretty reluctant to go, but
was pleasantly surprised when he
completed the program.
At the first session, he met the True
Growth facilitators. They were very
professional and an accomplished
group of individuals, and Eric was
impressed. This type of leadership
training was different than other
training that he had attended before,
due to the feedback that he received
from his other True Growth participants.
The feedback was anonymous, so it
gave Eric a true look at how others
viewed him. The feedback he received
was positive and it also showed some
areas that needed improvement.
One added bonus was the last day
of their training, they got to tour the
Gettysburg Battlefield. They learned
about the three day battle, dissected
why the battlefield leaders made their
decisions, and how those decisions
could be tied to the leadership
decisions we make on a daily basis.
When asked about his experience,
Eric said, “For me it was a great
opportunity to pay tribute to the many
men who fought and died for what they
believed in. Overall, the True Growth
360 leadership conference was a very
informative and positive experience.”
Donnie McDowell | Cajun IDC, LLC
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What position are you now in? Assistant
Project Manager
Describe your craft training: I became more
familiar with blueprint reading, learned more indepth information on the terminology associated
with my craft, as well as proper safety protocols.
In the field, some knowledgeable journeymen
mentored me. As I was promoted, I was mentored
by some of the best superiors in the business.
What are the benefits of craft training and
NCCER certification? Learning a craft and
getting certification makes you more desirable
to employers. It also allows you the opportunity
to move up the ranks faster. It gives you the
knowledge and confidence to educate newer
employees about safely performing the craft.
What advice would you give to those
interested in craft training and NCCER
Certification? Never lose the desire to further
your education. No matter how long the journey
may seem, the destination is worth your
sacrifice. Always seek to make yourself an asset
to your company.
What craft did you study? Carpentry
C
ajun employees have achieved much
success attending ABC craft training and
earning NCCER credentials. This craft
spotlight interview shows how credentialing
has helped these Cajun employees achieve
success and why our Cajun employees are
encouraged to attend craft classes.
What additional educational training have
you received? I’ve earned an Associate’s Degree
in Industrial Engineering from ITT Tech, and I am
currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program
with ITT Tech to obtain a degree in Construction
Project Management.
Cajun Industries Named to Victory Media’s
2016 Military Friendly® Employers List
C
ajun Industries has earned the
2016 Military Friendly® Employer
designation by Victory Media, publisher
of G.I. Jobs® magazine. Companies compete
for the elite Military Friendly® Employer title
by completing a data driven survey, with
data independently tested by Ernst & Young.
Criteria for the survey includes a benchmark
score across key programs and policies, such
as strength of company military recruiting
efforts, percentage of new hires with prior
military service, retention programs for
veterans, and company policies on National
Guard and Reserve service.
‘right thing to do’, but it makes excellent
business sense,” states Cajun Industries
Executive Adivsor Ken Jacob.
“Cajun Industries is committed to hiring
military talent, knowing first-hand that
recruiting from the military is not only the
Chris Newton | Cajun Industries, LLC
“Companies that have earned the 2016
Military Friendly® Employer award have
exceptionally strong hiring programs and
meaningful careers or transitioning services
for members and spouses,” says Daniel
Nichols, Chief Product Officer of Victory Media
and Navy Reserve veteran. “Our Military
Friendly® Employers are moving the needle
beyond answering ‘why hire military’-they are
truly aligning their jobs and recruiting efforts
to provide opportunities to those who serve.”
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2015 President’s Award
C
ongratulations to the 2015
President’s Award Winners! The
2015 President’s Award winning
projects were the Methanex Geismar
Relocation Project (Baton Rouge
Industrial) and the Chevron Phillips
Chemical USGC Ethylene Project (Deep
Foundations). Employees contributing
to this project were recognized on
December 17, 2015 at the Baton Rouge
Office.
Thanks to all of the employees listed on
the following page who contributed to
these outstanding projects!
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Methanex Geismar Relocation Project
Chevron Phillips Chemical USGC Ethylene Project
Rodriguez Gaither
Charles Templeton
Jose Castillo Montes
Patrick Gales
Andre Thompson
Arvil Ceasar
Lavoy Gerard
Gerald Troxler
Mike Barber
Jacob Gazave
Robert West
Garfield Carter
Marty Brodnax
Ronnie Gonzales
Travis Williams
Chad Goode
Chris Gros
Tim Willis
James Halbrook
Blake Hannaman
Dudley Young
Byron Ceasar
Chris Giambrone
Gerald Tullier
Scott Callaway
Mike Fontenot
Thomason Fairley
Dale LeBlanc
Gerald Harris
Adam Zayor
Francisco Cerda
Mason Gillett
Cleveland Turner
Chris Normand
Chris Scharer
Chris Gaines
Thomas Armstrong
Henry Harris
Derek Acy
Cedric Chavis
Randy Gilton
Bruce Tyson
Tom Howard
Steve Comeaux
Dustin Glaze
Darin Benoit
Lance Humphries
Garland Alford
Faron Chiasson
Isidro Romero
Jose Valentin Rodriguez
Tom Lehmann
Jeff Koester
Michael Johnson
Jeremy Blanchard
Jackie Kennamore
Page Allgood
Richard Chirpich
Fred Ross
Ismael Velez
Michael Golden
Kenny Ray
David Kirksey
Jace Blouin
Mike Kenney
Kevin Andrew
James Clark
Keiquan Sambo
Todd St Martin
Ben Dunnehoo
Shelly Ferguson
Gregory Knight
Andrew Bradley
Robbie Kidder
Jerry Applegate
Shelly Manning
Keith Savoie
Joan Giambrone
Randy Crowe
Dennis Dozier, Jr.
Kyle Lundy
Clint Burroughs
Earl King
Andrew Bailey
Jessie Martin
Jeremy Schadel
Gary Pavlovich
Walter Goss
Kelly Wolf
Cody Newcomb
Darryn Compton
Troy Lake
Henry Baldwin
Ruddles Martin
Robert Schronce
Jorge Pavon
Ken Morales
Craig Abney
Lonnie Parker
Eric DAquin
Billy Lasalle
John Graves
Calvin Matthews
Chivas Scott
Arthur Phillips
Tres Wilkins
Trent Cashio
Douglas Previto
Mark Davies
Jeremy LeBlanc
Charlie Green
Jeremy Mauldin
Eugene Scott
Elgin Pierre
Daniel Sprunk
George Alston
Garrett Rascoe
Corey Duet
Brian Lessard
Eric Green
Robert Mauldin
Thomas Scott
Douglas Prescott
Dylan Aucoin
Robert Baker
Justin Sanders
Earl Lewis
Robert Clark
Joshua Green
Ronald McCastle
Glenn Shaffett
Daniel Rafiel
Stacie Aronstein
Scott Bowman
Jeremy Schmill
Adam Mikesell
Joey Clement
Jimmy Gros
Kenard McNeal
Byron Smith
George Raymond
Melissa Matto
William Cooper
Frank Watkins
Albert Mott
Norman Coates
Carlos Guevara Brito
Allen Mickell
Darren Smith
Stephanie Reed
Garrett Gibbens
Oneil Edwards
Donald Williams
Derrick Myles
Raymon Coleman
Dane Gunter
Tommy Moseley
Frederick Smith
Michael Reine
Chance Richard
Curtis Ourso
Rodolfo Collins
Trence Handy
Kendyl Munson
Leonce Solar
Sal Piediscalzo
William Cook
Ramond Harris
Mickey Myles
Matthew Solar
Robert Riley
Phillip Pruitt
Roger Credeur
Tyran Harris
Rufus Nelson
Buford Sonnier
Luis Rios Beauchamp
Chris Reed
Maurice Cummings
Matthew Hawkins
Russell Nelson
Stevenson Jones
Anthony Roberts
Jordan Rishell
Milton Daigle
Daniel Hayes
Pierre Newberry
Ivan Kelly
Jessie Robertson
Matthew Robert
Stanley Daigle
Gene Hendrickson
Christopher Nezat
Kalib Landry
Larry Robertson
Lance Robillard
Joseph Danos
Kirk Henry
Willie Noel
Laith Landry
Charles Robinson
Brandon Ruzicka
Michael Daus
Patric Hill
Eric Northern
Randy Lawson
Derrick Robinson
Ricky Sampere
Curtis Davis
Reginald Hill
Charles O’Bryan
Jevon LeBlanc
Osmar Rodriguez
John Leduff
Jeremy White
Daric Lee
Andrew Williams
Greg Schexnayder
Rohan Davis
Joseph Honore
Richard O’Bryant
Donald Bankston
Steven Davis
Jason Hood
Ramon Ofarrill
Robert Baptist
Thomas Davis
Michael Hoyal
Bruno Olvera
Edward Lee
Lawrence Williams
Lowell Batiste
Willie Davis
Austin Hue
Slye Ourso
Rodney Legendre
Steven Williams
Troy Blalock
Cody Daw
Julius Jackson
Freddie Parker
Artis Lewis
Tommy Williams
Brian Boe
Justin Daw
Jerome Jarvis
William Pastor
Eldon Lewis
Delvin Woods
Warren Boersma
Michael Dement
Peter Johnson
Christopher Dunn
Marvin Lewis
Leandre Woods
Mitchell Borne
Lionel Dixon
Melvin Jones
Derrick Dunn
Nathan Lewis
Lejuan Woods
Elton Boudoin
Dwayne Donald
Randy Jones
Calvin Edwards
Dennis Loper
Jermaine Woodson
Brian Bowser
Terrill Downey
Jason Brown
Alonzo England
Alonso Lopez
Jerry Young
Corey Bowser
Michael Duffy
Jeremy Brown
Jason Falls
Brad Louque
Allen Vicknair
Tanya Boyd
Spencer Duhon
Jeremy Burke
Lee Findley
Freddie Mango
Mervin Walker
Glenn Braud
Wayne Smith
James Burton
James Fischer
Floyd Stanley
James White
Lewis Brecheen
Jeff Stanchfield
Brandon Butler
Michael Folse
Joseph Stewart
Chris Stanchfield
Rogers Brooks
Carl Thibodaux
Delvin Cage
Chris Foster
Stephen Sticker
Hayden Dumestre
Chris Usry
Vernon Caleb
Frank Francis
Thomas Sullivan
Ryan Galiano
Ben Vogt
Wayne Carpenter
Rogers Frazier
Fredrick Talbert
Jason Garrison
Lance Walker
Willie Carr
Larry Freeman
Steven Taylor
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HR Near Miss Program Winners:
Committed to the CAJUN Culture
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1st Place - $300
Matt Erwin
Matt identified a safer way to
engage the trip on a hammer
so you can engage the hammer
at a safe distance.
2nd Place - $200
Tommy Celangelo
While Tommy was conducting a job
walk he noticed that the clients’ tie point
tags where not on the system. He got
with the client the tags where put on so
Cajun would work on the right system.
Tommy prevented a serious incident
from happening. The tags identify what
system to lock out and to work on.
3rd Place - $100
Casey Kinkelear
Casey observed a hinge on
a loaded dump truck in a
position that it was backing
out. He stopped the dump
truck the pin was corrected.
3rd Place - $100
Randall Kennedy
Randall was performing a
inspection on a crane when he
noticed the cotter pin prongs
on the auxiliary hoist block
were flat. He corrected the pin
prongs in order to eliminate
an incident with the block.
Cajun Graduates Six in
Uncommon Leadership
C
ajun
Constructors
Industrial
Division recently celebrated six
graduates of the Associated
Builders and Contractors “Uncommon
Leadership” course delivered by Human
Dynamics Inc. The students attended a
series of seven class meetings to discuss
pursuing greater personal accountability
for results, shifts in ways of thinking
to produce results, how to manage
conflict and improve relationships,
deliver effective presentations, skillful
listening , creative problem solving and
leadership integrity.
“The class does a great job at portraying
different personality types and how
those personalities respond differently to
positive and negative reinforcements and
they equipped us with the tools to manage
that,” states Trent Davis. Current students
in Lake Charles include Mark Mumford of
Cajun Deep Foundations.
Graduates include:
Trent Davis
Thomas Armstrong
Chuck Hogg
Scott Melancon
Josh Zumo
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Uncommon Leadership is held annually at
ABC Pelican in the fall and ABC Pelican SW
in the winter.
Travis Parker
Cajun Deep Foundations, LLC
ajun Deep Foundations is widely
recognized at the Sasol LCCP project for
our ability to execute daily field operations
while positively impacting the project as a
preeminent leader in safety. The forefront of
our successful safety culture comes from the
variety, commitment, and utmost participation
from our field staff. The members of the
mentorship program contribute by showcasing
their experience and perseverance in keeping
the “Cajun Culture” alive and demonstrating it
to our new Cajun employees on site. Another
contributing factor to our outstanding participation
is our CDF crew of the week incentive program,
which rewards crew members with a gift card
redeemable at local restaurants and the bragging
rights as the most compliant/safest CDF crew
on the entire project. Not to mention, we pay
tribute to the dedication of 181 employees
that submit at least one hazard recognition per
week. With several employees exceeding the
minimum each week, you can do the math and
see safety in our numbers. All of these elements
combined are what makes the Sasol project
team unique in consistently raising the bar to
a level of excellence through involvement from
all who contribute in developing, growing and
strengthening our “Cajun Culture”.
Blake Bennett | Cajun Deep Foundations, LLC
Cajun Continues Superior
Work at Marathon Petroleum
I
n November of 2015, Cajun IDC leveraged
the current Cajun contractual agreement with
Marathon Petroleum to participate in work at
their Texas Refining Division (TRD) facility in Texas
City. The work consists of multiple small capital
mechanical projects throughout the facility
including on-site pipe fabrication, erection and
system turnover. The original request consisted
of multiple small crews of skilled employees in
hopes the opportunities would grow.
Due to the successful field execution and project
administration, Cajun IDC was asked to bring on
additional skilled craftsman in order to take on
more work. Through the work completed so far,
Cajun IDC has completed several packages and
secured packages through the first quarter of
2016. We are committed to providing a familiar
client with safe, quality and efficient construction
services.
The team involved with Marathon Texas City
includes: Superintendent Les Whisneant, Project
Manager Craig Kaspar, Project Coordinator Matt
Davidson, Project Services Sherman Sholars,
Quality Control Manager Scott Winterberg, OnSite Quality Control Andy Bingham, Regional
Safety Manager Ralph Gasca, On-Site Safety
Manager Bryan Fipps, and many others.
Matt Davidson | Cajun IDC, LLC
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Benefits Corner
401(k) Plan
Employer Match:
Cajun matched in excess of $1.2 million to participant accounts
during the 2015 plan year! The increase in participation over the
past year is a great sign that Cajun employees understand the
importance of saving for retirement and are taking advantage of
opportunity to do so in our 401(k) plan. The match is 100% on the
first $1,000 and 50% on the next $2,000 that a participant defers
into the plan. In order to receive the maximum match available of
$2,000, participants need to defer at least $3,000 into the plan
annually.
Deferral Limits for 2016:
IRS deferral limits for 401(k) contributions did not change. The
limit is $18,000. In addition, the 2016 catch-up contribution limit
for those participants over the age of 50 is an extra $6,000.
Need to make changes to your account? Increasing your
deferral percentage? Changing your beneficiary? Managing your
investments? Log into your account at www.voyaretirementplans.
com.
Need to enroll? If you have made one year of employment, you
are eligible to enroll. To enroll, log in at www.voyaretirementplans.
com/enrollmentcenter. You will use Plan Number: 860009 and
Verification Code: 86000999.
Need to speak with our 401k advisor? Call CoSource Financial
Group at 877-401k-911.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employees who participate in the high deductible health plan are
encouraged to consider opening a health savings account. The
HSA allows you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis, and pay
for qualified out of pocket medical expenses tax free. A debit card
is provided for use to pay for medical expenses. This is a very
convenient way to pay for medical expenses that go toward your
deductible and coinsurance.
High deductible health plan participants can open a HSA at any
time. Weekly deferral amounts can be changed at any time,
and account balances transfer over from year to year (not
use it or lose it). 2016 IRS contribution limits are: $3,350 for
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Cajun Employee Spotlight:
employee only coverage, and $6,750 for employee plus one and
family coverage. There is a $1,000 catch-up contribution for
participants 55+ years old. Contact the Benefits Department to
request enrollment materials.
Health Plan
It’s the start of a new year and it is time to think about your health
goals for the year if you haven’t already done so. One of the most
important places to start is by scheduling your annual physical.
Annual physicals are covered at 100% with no co-insurance or copay, regardless of what health plan you participate in. An annual
physical is a critical tool in opening a line of communication with
your family physician about your health, and steps you might
need to take in order to improve your health.
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding
Cajun’s benefits, please contact the Benefits Department at (225)
753-5857 or email [email protected].
Joey Fontenot | Human Resources Manager
Cajun Industries, LLC
LEDA COLLEPS
What is your background? Where did you grow
up/your hometown?
I was born and raised in Baton Rouge – somewhat of
an unusual commodity now-a-days. I was only away
from home for a year when I lived in Topeka, Kansas. It
was quite a change in the food, folks and the weather.
What position do you hold with Cajun?
I work for Cajun Equipment Services and my official
title is “Office Manager”. But I don’t consider my job
a typical office manager. I have to track and oversee
the billing of company owned equipment, participate
in the buying and selling of same, and our vehicle fleet.
Becoming a notary while working for Cajun has helped
in our endeavors.
What brought you to/how did you come to work
for Cajun?
After working for 9 years at Exxon Chemical in the A/P
department, we were informed that the department
was moving to Houston, so I had to find a new job.
I saw an ad for the A/P department for Cajun and
applied. I guess the rest is history. After about a year
and a half working for A/P, Mike Bates offered me
the position of Administrative Assistant in Equipment
Services.
What do you think it is that sets Cajun apart from
other companies?
From my experience, Lane Grigsby. I would have to
say the integrity with which this company was started
and the standard of excellence and professionalism
that he set for all aspects of Cajun is what truly sets
Cajun apart. And the fact that this is still a family
owned company. Quite different in atmosphere from
the other positions I have held.
Is there a specific project that sticks out in your
mind and why?
I guess like most folks that have been with Cajun for
some time, it would have to be Katrina and the work
we did for the restoration of our state – fighting the
good fight.
Sometimes folks forget that Equipment Services
doesn’t build anything. We provide the equipment and
the big trucks to move anything our Superintendents
or Project Managers need to build and complete their
jobs successfully. And, as the “on-hold” message
states – “meticulously maintained equipment” is also
something we do here at Equipment Services.
What is your favorite movie and why?
How do you pick a favorite movie? There are so
many excellent choices. From Oscar winners to
really dumb movies that just make you laugh till you
cry. Again, how do you pick a favorite?
What is the most memorable event that has
happened while you have worked at Cajun?
Again I would have to say Katrina. 18 hour days for
several months, for seven days a week. Made for
some really nice paychecks, but…
Also, being a part of the team that originally integrated
Viewpoint into the accounting department.
Tenure Milestones
What aspect of your job do you enjoy most?
The most enjoyable aspect of my job is definitely
getting to interact with all of the superintendents,
project managers, and field folks with all the different
companies. It makes for non-boring days and very
interesting opportunities to learn.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work / Hobbies?
Outside of work…is there anything more fun than
grandchildren?
My husband Dale, who I met here at Cajun, and I
really enjoy listening to music, especially Blues. He
is a musician, so I have attained an appreciation of
music I wouldn’t have had otherwise.
And cooking. And rock collecting. And hunting. And
fishing. And just hanging out with the kids.
Spouse? Children? Grandchildren? If so, names
with ages of children.
Dale and I have been married for almost 8 years.
Together we have 4 kids and 9 grandchildren. They
are spread out in age from 2 years old to 18 years
old and from Denham Springs to New Roads, to
Whitefish, Montana with a group in Wooster, Ohio.
Makes travel kinda fun.
If you had a dream vacation, where would you go?
My dream vacation would be to gather up my family
and go somewhere together. Doesn’t really matter
where, just so long as we were together. I am
thinking maybe the beach!
If you could meet someone famous, who would
it be and why?
Well, time to get serious. The person I would like to
meet would be my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – so
I could say thank you – for loving me and providing a
world with the Grace that only He could provide.
5 Years
Christopher Ballenger
Mark Davies
Kornell Davis
Brian Fitzsimmons, Jr.
Chelsey Benoit
Walter Goss
Lance Humphries
James Imhoff
Emile Loupe, Jr.
Johnny McAllister
Donald Moyer
Charles Robinson, Jr.
Jessica Rockenbaugh
Jonathan Santana
Robyne Vilar
10 Years
Warren Boersma
Ryan Galiano
Ronald Hebert
Matthew Swindler
15 Years
Cleveland Blanchard
Eren Maldonado
20 Years
Wilbert Durisseau
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Management Corner
Training for your future...
C
ajun has stepped up its efforts
in emphasizing to employees the
value of accessing the various
opportunities that exist in training.
Whether you are a field craftsman or
woman or office personnel, continuous
training can better your skill, career
and often advancement. The ability to
advance through continuous training is
what makes our industry an exciting
and rewarding career. Whether it
is through our various Associated
Builders and Contractor chapters along
the Gulf Coast, various state technical
colleges or internal and external
training modules and classes, there are
ample opportunities to enhance your
skills. If you are interested in career
development, you should contact
your supervisor or our Workforce
Development
Coordinator,
Chris
Newton, to see what opportunities
exist for you.
Congratulations go out to all of those
who participated on the Methanex and
Chevron Phillips projects which won
the President’s Award.
Cajun is placing an emphasis on
streamlining the employee hiring
process. The new processes being put
into practice will consolidate some of
the applicant requirements under one
roof such as drug testing, physicals
and site specific safety videos. These
will save time in the hiring process
and save the time it takes for a new
employee to be productive once he or
she enters the construction site.
Formación para su futuro…
We thank Matt Erwin, Tommy
Celangelo, Casey Kinkelear and Randall
Kennedy for their hazard recognition
awareness. A hazard recognized is an
incident avoided. Also, we are proud
of Paul Schexnaydre for winning the
LCCP Silver Coin award for a hazard
recognized that saved a potential
serious injury. Congratulations to Leda
Colleps as the employee spotlight. Your
efforts make our equipment services
group invaluable to our construction
success.
In closing, there are so many
employees in this quarter that have
enhanced their skills through various
training methods. I congratulate each
of you and hope others take note. With
a skilled and safe workforce, Cajun will
continue to achieve great results. In
addition, there are so many who have
given their time and talents to worthy
community involvement. Thanks for
giving back and representing Cajun
well.
Until next quarter, be safe and thank
you for your loyalty to Cajun. Lastly,
God bless and protect our troops and
the families they leave behind and I am
hopeful they enjoyed receiving their
Christmas care packages.
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Management Corner
Milton Graugnard
Executive Vice President
C
ajun ha intensificado sus
esfuerzos en enfatizando a sus
empleados el valor de acceder a
las varias oportunidades que existen en
la formación. Si usted es un artesano
del campo, o mujer o personal de la
oficina, formación continua puede
mejorar su habilidad, carrera y a
menudo adelanto. La capacidad de
avanzar a través de arrastre continuo
es lo que hace nuestra industria una
carrera emocionante y gratificante. Si
es a través de nuestros varios capítulos
de “Associated Builders” y “Contractor”
a lo largo de la costa del Golfo, varios
colegios técnicos del estado o módulos
de formación internos y externos y
clases, hay amplias oportunidades
para mejorar sus habilidades. Si usted
está interesado en el desarrollo de
carrera, usted debería ponerse en
contacto con su supervisor o nuestro
coordinador de trabajo nuevos,” Chris
Newton, para ver que oportunidades
existen para usted.
Felicitaciones
para
todos
que
participaron en los proyectos de
Methanex y Cheveron Phillips que
ganaron el premio del Presidente.
Esta es la primera vez que hay dos
ganadores de este premio interno
prestigioso y riguroso.
Cajun está poniendo énfasis en
simplificar el proceso de contratación
de empleados. Los nuevos procesos
puestos en práctica consolidarán
algunos requisitos de candidatos bajo
el mismo techo como las pruebas de
drogas, exámenes físicos y videos
de seguridad específica para el sitio.
Estos ahorrarán tiempo en el proceso
de contratación y ahorrarán tiempo
que toma para que un nuevo empleado
ser productivo una vez que entra en el
sitio de construcción.
Agradecemos a Matt Erwin, Tommy
Celangelo, Casey Kinkelear and
Randall Kennedy por su conciencia
de reconocimiento del riesgo. Un
riesgo reconocido es un incidente
evitado. También, estamos orgullosos
de Paul Schexnaydre por ganar el
premio de LCCP Silver Coin por un
riesgo reconocido que salvó una lesión
potencialmente grave. Felicitaciones
a Leda Colleps como el empleado
distinguido. Sus esfuerzos hacen
nuestro grupo de servicio de equipo
inestimable para nuestro éxito de
construcción.
Hasta el próximo cuarto, cuídese y
gracias por su lealtad a Cajun. Por
último, Dios bendice y protege a
nuestras tropas y las familias que
dejan atrás y tengo la esperanza que
disfrutaron en recibir sus paquetes
navideños.
Milton Graugnard
Vice Presidente Ejecutivo
Para terminar, hay tantos empleados
en este cuarto que han [mejorado/
realzado] sus habilidades a través
de varios métodos de formación.
Congratulo a cada uno de ustedes y
espero que otros tomen nota. Con una
mano de obra calificada y segura, Cajun
seguirá logrando grandes resultados.
Además, hay tantos que han dado su
tiempo y talentos a digna participación
de la comunidad. Gracias por dar a su
comunidad y representar Cajun bien.
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New Projects Awarded This Quarter (Over $500,000)
Neuvos Projectos Ganados Este Trimestre (mãs de $500,000)
CAJUN IDC, LLC
CAJUN CONSTRUCTORS, LLC
Marathon
Capitol Piping
Motiva
Logistics Interface
Shell Motiva
Amite Project - Structural Erection
Motiva
Project Amite - Repurpose HTU 2/3 Units (Civil)
International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT)
Methanex Methanol Tanks Pipe Fabrication
Marathon
Firewater Blast Pad
IMTT
Pipe Fabrication
ExxonMobil
RHLA - 1 Civil
Locations
Cajun Industries, LLC
Cajun Constructors, LLC
Cajun Equipment Services, LLC
Cajun IDC, LLC
PO Box 104
PO Box 104
PO Box 104
PO Box 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
225.753.5857
Cajun Deep Foundations, LLC
PO Box 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0104
225.753.5857
225.753.5857
225.677.8134
225.673.4455
PO Box 890809
Cajun Maritime, LLC
P.O. Box 890809
Houston, TX 77289-0809
PO Box 806
Houston, TX 77289-0809
281.479.5554
Abbeville, LA 70511-0806
281.286.6200
337.893.3686