July 2016 - Masters Electrical Services, LTD

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Power-Up
July’s
News
MASTERS ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD. 4239 W. IH-10: SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155
TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES
MORE!
Masters Electrical Services Ltd., hopes everyone had a great, and safe, Independence Day with friends and
loved ones.
Company Slogan
“No matter what industry you’re in nothing happens till the power goes on.”
Inside This Newsletter
Page #1- Cover Page
Page #2- Project Spotlight
Our Core Value!
Motivation
Attitude
Safety
Page #3- 4 Project List
Teamwork
Page #5 – EC&M News
Excellence
Page #6- Safety News
Relationship
Page #8 – Employee Spotlights
Service
Page #9- Hot Topics
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Project Spotlight
Seguin Public Library
Located on Nolte Street, the new building will replace the outdated one located on
College Street that has served the community for dozens of years.
Voters approved $14.8 million for the project during a bond election held in
2013. The new library was designed by 720 Design and the construction manager on the project is Byrne Construction Services. The building is being
built along Walnut Creek and will essentially become an extension of the city's linear park space on the creek
Designed as a 43,000 square foot facility, the new building will include designated spaces for child, teen and adult patrons; study rooms; a large public
meeting room; and smaller conference type meeting rooms. Take a sneak peek below of what the inside of the new library looks like!
Thank you
We would like to thank Cody Smith for his professionalism and hard work alongside all Masters Team members that have and will work on this project.
Please realize the importance of this project and the future generation that will benefit from it. We also want to thank T.S. Byrne Construction for giving
Masters Electrical Services, LTD. the opportunity to work on this unique project.
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Project List
*New Jobs*
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JOURDANTON SPORT COMPLEX
1604 HWY 97E JOURDANTON TX 78026
ROBERTO FRAIRE JR
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SOUTHERN M RANCH
4239 GOLDFINCH RD. PEARSALL TX 78601
RUBEN GUERRA
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BUA REMODEL
7838 BARLITE BOULAVARD SAN ANTONIO TX
JAIME PAWELEK
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CSMI
NORTH HEIDEKE ST.
CHRIS KOEPSEL
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GONZALES ISD PH 2
926 St. LAWRENCE ST. SA,TX 78629
RAFAEL SILVESTRE
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NISD CAFÉ REMODELS CODY & LEON VALLEY
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WAVEGARDEN
SOUTH AUSTIN, TX
JOHNIE RIDDLE
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RUNGE SPORT COMPLEX
1199 GOLIAD RUNGE, TX 78151
ROBERTO FRAIRE JR
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CLEAR FORK ES RENOVATIONS
1102 CLEAR FORK DR. LOCKHART, TX 78644
DAVID DRENNAN
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BECTON DICKENSON 1ST
5859 FARINON DR, STE 200 SA,TX 78249
JOHNIE RIDDLE
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SEGUIN ANIMAL SHELTER
555 FRED BYRD SEGUIN,TX 78155
DONNIE ALSOBROOKS
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BNB LIGHTING PROTECTION
1177 N.E. LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO TX
MIGUEL VELOZ
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WEST RIDGE MS
9201 SCENIC BLUFF DRIVE, AUSTIN TX
RUBEN RODRIGU
FL EXPANTION
10403 DUGAS DR. 78245 & 7111 H
BRIAN BROOKS & STEPHEN URESTI
*Current Jobs*
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RIVERCENTER MALL RENOV PH 1 & 2,
849 E. COMMERCE – SA, TX. 78205
PERRY WINCHESTER
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RIVERCENTER WESTSIDE
849 E. COMMERCE - SA, TX, 78205
PERRY WINCHESTER
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POTEET ISD - PIC/PUMP HOUSE/BALLFIELD
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POTEET ISD GYM/FIELD HOUSE
1020 FM 1470 LEMING DR - POTEET, TX. 78065
RUBEN GUERRA
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POTEET ISD CAFETERIA
1021 FM 1470 LEMING DR - POTEET, TX. 78065
RUBEN GUERRA
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ANAQUA SPRINGS PH 2
9 RUE PARKER - BOERNE, TX 78006
RUBEN RODRIGUEZ
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IDEA – JUDSON (FEATHER RIDGE)
13427 JUDSON RD SAN ANTONIO TX 78233
SHAWN SHAW
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ALAMO EXPERIENCE MUSEUM
849 E. COMMERCE ST SA, TX 78205
CHRIS KOEPSEL
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BNB CHEEVER BLDG COMMON SPACE
1045 CHEEVER SA, TX 78217
MIGUEL VELOZ
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NEW BRAUNFELS AIRPORT
NEW BRAUNFELS TX, 78130
JOHN FITZPATRICK
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IDEA-JUDSON (FEATHER RIDG)
13427 JUDSON RD SA, TX 78233
SHAWN SHAW
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MARTINDALE LIFT STATION
5500 IH 10 E SA, TX 78219
KEVIN MOLINE
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DISTRICT 3 COMMUNITY CENTER
3303 PECAN VALLEY DR SA, TX 78210
SPENCER DWYER
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NEW BRAUNFELS CITY HALL
955 N. WALNUT NB, TX 78130
LONNIE HARPER
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MSI MISC STEEL INDUSTRIES
400 BNTON CREEK RD, KYLE, TX 78640
MIGUEL VELOZ
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RAST IRON WORKS
6430 RAILWAY, SAN ANTIONIO TX 78218
SHAWN SHAW
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IDEA WALZEM PREP SCHOOL PHASE 2
6445 WALZEM RD, SA TX 78239
LONNIE HARPER
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KARNES COUNTY EMS FACILITY
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SEGUIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
313 WEST NOLTE ST. SEGUIN TX 78155
CODY SMITH
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EOG RESOURCES
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
THOMAS NOLL
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IDEA - MAYS SECONDARY SCHOOL
8738 WATERS EDGE DR, SA TX 78245
ROBERTO FRAIRE
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LOCKHART ISD NEW ELEMENTARY
FM 1854 LYTTON SPRINGS, TX 78616
SCOTT BARKER
838 SCHOOL DR - POTEET, TX.
707 WEST MAIN STREET – KENEDY, TX 78119
RUBEN GUERRA
JOHNIE RIDDLE
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Project List
*Recently Completed Jobs*
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SARAH KING ELEMENTARY
1001 CERVALO STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
SCOTT BARKER
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Mc AULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOV,
9390 SW LOOP 410 SA,TX
PAUL BEST
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IDEA-WALZEM PREP SCHOOL
6445 WALZEM RD – SAN ANTONIO, TX 78239
LONNIE HARPER
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SAISD TRANSPORTATION FACILITY
SAN ANTONIO, TX
RAFEAL SILVESTRE
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SEGUIN PARK WEST
601 VAUGHN ST- SEGUIN TX , 78155
CODY SMITH
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PARKING LOT EXPAN DEVINE HS
SH & FM 2200 ON ARABIAN WAY DEVINE, TX 78016
RUBEN RODRIGUEZ
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SEGUIN PLAZA HOTEL
SEGUIN ,TX
CODY SMITH
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PA OZUNA RLC – PHASE II
1400 W. VILLARET BLVD – SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224
SPENCER DWYER
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BROADWAY BANK 5TH & 6TH FLOORS
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BEXAR COUNTY VISTA VERDE 4TH FL
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BNB CHEEVER BLDG G4S RENOV
1045 CHEEVER SA, TX 78217
MIGUEL VELOZ
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PENNBAKER LAW SUITE
1045 CHEEVER SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
MIGUEL VELOZ
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INDIAN CREEK ES ADD’S/RENOV (SWISD)
5830 OLD PEARSALL ROAD SA, TX 78242
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PARKWAY OAKS SHOPPING CENTER
938 WURZBACH PKWY, SA TX 78216
RAFAEL SILVESTRE
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BULVERDE LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD C
101 JUMBO EVANS BVLD SPRINGS BRANCH TX 78070
ROBERTO FRAIRE JR.
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LDS INDIAN SPRINGS HERITAGE CTR
25479 BULVERDE ROAD, SA TX 78261
BRIAN BROOKS
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CAVENDER CHEVROLET MAKE READY
30700 IH 10 WEST, BOERNE TX 78006
RUBEN RODRIGUEZ
1177 E. LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO,TX 78209
233 N. PECOS LA TRINIDAD, SA TX
Thank you to our foremen in the field and every employee who has helped to
complete these jobs. Masters Electric appreciates your hard work! 
MIGUEL VELOZ
RUBEN RODRIGUEZ
ROBERTO FRAIRE SR.
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EC&M News
Test your Knowleadge!!
Q. What is the Code rule for sizing short circuit and ground fault protection for a single motor branch circuit?
A. The motor branch circuit, short circuit and ground fault protective device must comply with the requirements of Sec. 430.52(B) and
Sec. 430.52(C). As noted in 430.52(B), a motor branch circuit short circuit and ground fault protective device must be capable of carrying
the motor’s starting current. As noted in 430.52(C)(1), each motor branch circuit must be protected against short circuit and ground faults
by a protective device sized no greater than the percentages listed in Table 430.52 (Table).
Let’s run through an
example problem to
show you how this is
done.
What size conductor and
inverse time circuit
breaker are required for
a 2-hp, 230V, singlephase motor with 75°C terminals (Figure)?
Step 1: Determine the branch circuit conductor [Table 310.15(B)
(16), 430.22, and Table 430.248]:
12A × 1.25 = 15A
A quick check of Table 310.15(B)(16) reveals that a 14 AWG
conductor is rated 20A at 75°C
Step 2: Determine the branch circuit protection [240.6(A),
430.52(C)(1), and Table 430.248]:
12A × 2.50 = 30A
I know it bothers many in the electrical industry to see a 14 AWG
conductor protected by a 30A circuit breaker, but branch circuit
conductors are protected against overloads by the overload device,
which is sized between 115% and 125% of the motor nameplate
current rating [430.32]. The small conductor rule contained in Sec.
240.4(D), which limits 15A protection for 14 AWG, doesn’t apply
to motor circuit protection. See Sec. 240.4(D) and
Sec. 240.4(G). With that being said, there is an exception.
Exception No. 1: If the motor short circuit and ground fault
protective device values derived from Table 430.52 don’t
correspond with the standard overcurrent device ratings listed in
Sec. 240.6(A), the next higher overcurrent device rating can be used.
This next example illustrates this point.
What size conductor and inverse time circuit breaker are required for a 7½-hp, 230V, 3-phase motor with 75°C terminals?
Step 1: Determine the branch-circuit conductor [Table 310.15(B)(16), 430.22, and Table 430.250]:
22A × 1.25 = 27.50A
A quick check of Table 310.15(B)(16) reveals that a 10 AWG conductor is rated 35A at 75°C.
Step 2: Determine the branch-circuit protection [240.6(A), 430.52(C)(1) Exception No. 1, and Table 430.250]:
22A × 2.50 = 55A, next size up = 60A
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Safety News
First aid for heat stroke
Introductory heat stroke can be a killer. It disrupts the
body’s mechanisms (such as sweating) for relieving heat
stress. It must be treated quickly.
Meeting Starter Questions In what regular activities, both on
and off the job, are you apt to get overheated? What
precautions do you take to avoid heat exhaustion and
possibly heat stroke? Have you ever suffered, or witnessed someone suffer heat stroke? What was done, and what
happened?
Critical safety point’s different people may have different symptoms and sign of heat stroke. But common
symptoms and signs include: high body temperature, the absence of sweating combined with hot red or flushed-dry
skin, rapid pulse, difficulty breathing, strange behavior, hallucinations, confusion, agitation, disorientation, seizure
and coma.
Victims of heat stroke must receive immediate treatment to avoid permanent organ damage. If someone shows heat
stroke symptoms
1. First and foremost, cool the victim.
Get him or her to a shady area, remove clothing, apply cool or tepid water to the skin (for example you may
spray the victim with cool water from a hose), fan the victim to promote sweating and evaporation, and
place ice packs in the armpits and groin.
2. Monitor body temperature.
Use a thermometer to check the person’s temperature. Continue cooling efforts unit the body temperature
drop to 101-102 degrees.
3. Always notify emergency services (911) immediately.
Even if their arrival is delayed, they can give you further instructions for treating the victim.
The most important measure to prevent heat stroke are to avoid becoming dehydrated and to avoid vigorous
physical activities in hot and humid weather.
If you have to perform activities in hot weather, drink plenty of fluids (such as water and Gatorade), but avoid
alcohol, coffee and tea, which can cause dehydration.
Take frequent breaks to hydrate yourself, wear a hat and light colored light-weight loose-fitting clothes.
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Employee Spotlight
About Our Employee
Employee of the Month!!
Kyler Spaw has been employed by Masters
Electrical Services, LTD since January 2014 and
currently holds an apprentice license. He elected to
pursue a career in the electrical trade based on some
advice and guidance from his older brother, Josh.
Kyler will soon be attending IEC to extend his
knowledge in the electrical field and pursue plans to
receive his journeymen license.
Kyler Spaw
Kyler was born and raised in Seguin which he
will always call home! For the most part Kyler spends his
free time with family and close friends either fishing or
hunting. His favorite food would be home cooked steak
and potatoes. He enjoys listening to old country music
from the 80s and 90s and alternates with current Texas
country music. Kyler Spaw is an asset and we are
looking forward to his continued employment here at
Masters Electrical Services, LTD.
Recognizing Anniversaries!!!
Name
Years at M.E.S.
Date of Employment
Paul Best
10 Years
7/19/06
Shawn Shaw
10 Years
7/19/06
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU!!!!
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HOT TOPIC
*From Human Resources*.
July’s
Paid Holidays – Independence Day (July 4th)
Birthdays
In observance of Independence Day, our office and
most jobsites will be closed.
Reminder: Employees must complete 180
continuous days of employment to qualify for
holiday pay. Also, if you qualify, all employees
must report to work the day prior to and following
the paid holiday, unless prior arrangements are
made to be off.
Save the Date: 2016 marks a huge milestone for
Masters Electrical Services, 10 Years in business!
Therefore, we will be having a companywide
celebration on August 6th from 3-10 p.m. More
details to come as the date approaches!
We are currently taking applications for:
 Job Foreman
 Requirements:
 Must have reliable transportation
 Hold a current Journeyman or Masters License
 Minimum of 2 years of supervisorial or foreman
experience
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Missy Meeley
7/04
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John Steele
7/15
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Edwin Frazier
7/17
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Alyssa Spaw
7/21
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Thomas Noll
7/22
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Michael Riley
7/25
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Sean Cavanaugh
7/25
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Walker Slates
7/25
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Celso Garcia
7/28
 Licensed Journeyman
 Requirements:
 Must have reliable transportation
Happy Birthday from your family here at
 Electrical Helper/ Apprentice
 Requirements:
 Must have reliable transportation
 Minimum one year electrical experience
Masters Electrical Services!